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California Proposition 19, which appeared on the November 3, 2020, ballot, appears likely to pass. The measure currently has a 51.1% “Yes” vote, although all votes have not been counted and the results of the election have...more
On November 3, 2020, voters across the State of California were asked to consider various state and local ballot measures. The hardest fought campaign, Proposition 15, asked voters whether to rescind property-tax rules...more
In late October, we reported on a number of California, San Francisco, and regional propositions, including measures impacting real estate and other taxes, rent control, affordable housing, permits, and governance. At the...more
On November 3, 2020, California voters will decide on Proposition 15, the citizen-initiated proposition that seeks to create a split-roll tax system in California. Also known as “The California Schools and Local Communities...more
California real estate investors and other stakeholders need to pay close attention to Proposition 15, The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2020 (a.k.a. the “split-roll” initiative). If passed in the...more
Of the twelve statewide ballot propositions certified to appear on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3, 2020, two seek to amend the taxation of real property in California. Before diving into the proposed...more
Swift Decision Rejects Ballot Language Opposition - A trial court recently rejected a challenge to the California Attorney General’s ballot label, title and summary of a proposed initiative amendment to Proposition 13. In...more
Proposition 13, California's long-standing property tax law, is at risk of being partially unraveled, and along with it, property owners would incur a substantial increase in property taxes. On May 29, 2020, the initiative,...more
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced on Friday, May 29, 2020, that the revised initiative entitled "The California Schools and Local Communities Act of 2020" officially qualified for the November ballot. If...more
California Ballot Initiative 19-0008, The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2020, (also known as the “Schools & Communities First” measure) has received over 1 million signatures in support of inclusion...more
In 2020, California voters will likely have the opportunity to change a provision of Proposition 13 that will substantially impact California businesses. Originally posted in The Press-Enterprise and other Southern...more
Proponents of The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2018 have received clearance from the California Attorney General to gather signatures in support of a ballot initiative to revoke Proposition 13...more
This is the fourth and final blog in our 2016 California Election Guide Series – the first three providing brief synopses of the 17 state-wide ballot initiatives residents will see in November. In this final segment, we will...more