The Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association (LATax) has taken the lead in organizing a statewide coalition urging the Senate Education Committee to reject Assembly Bill 681. The bill—scheduled for hearing tomorrow—would dramatically expand graduate-level loan access through the California DREAM Loan Program for individuals residing in the country illegally. At a time when California is… Continue reading LATax Leads Statewide Coalition Opposing AB 681 Ahead of Senate Hearing
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LATax: $30 Minimum Wage Vote Is a Blow to LA’s Economic Future
In response to the Los Angeles City Council approving an increase of the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, bowing again to the pressure from organized labor unions. The Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association, LATax, condemns this council action and calls on Mayor Bass to reverse the decision. LATax released this statement: The Los… Continue reading LATax: $30 Minimum Wage Vote Is a Blow to LA’s Economic Future
LATax: $30 Minimum Wage Vote Is a Blow to LA’sEconomic Future
For immediate releaseMay 16, 2025 For More Information:Aidan [email protected] LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council’s 12–3 vote to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 per hour by 2028 is a reckless move that threatens to destabilize the city’s already fragile economy. The Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association (LATax)… Continue reading LATax: $30 Minimum Wage Vote Is a Blow to LA’sEconomic Future
LACTA: Bond Downgrade Confirms What Taxpayers Have Known for Years — L.A. Is Fiscally Broken
For immediate releaseApril 30, 2025 For More Information:Aidan [email protected] LOS ANGELES — S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the City of Los Angeles’ bond ratings, citing a “weakening financial position” and “emerging structural imbalance” as city leaders attempt to close a nearly $1 billion deficit. The general obligation bonds were lowered from AA to AA-, and… Continue reading LACTA: Bond Downgrade Confirms What Taxpayers Have Known for Years — L.A. Is Fiscally Broken
Los Angeles Daily News: LAHSA is a project of gross incompetence. Taxpayers must fight back.
Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis isn’t just a battle against a humanitarian disaster—it’s a failure of governance. A newly released audit of the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA) confirms what many residents have suspected for years: LA’s homelessness response is a chaotic, unaccountable mess where money is funneled into programs with little oversight, unclear goals,… Continue reading Los Angeles Daily News: LAHSA is a project of gross incompetence. Taxpayers must fight back.
Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association Statement on LAHSA Audit
For immediate releaseMarch 8, 2025 For More Information:Aidan [email protected] Los Angeles, CA – A new audit confirms what taxpayers have long suspected—billions of dollars meant to fight homelessness have been mismanaged. The report found that LAHSA and the City of Los Angeles routinely approved invoices without verifying services were actually provided, leaving taxpayer funds vulnerable… Continue reading Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association Statement on LAHSA Audit
John Cruikshank: A call for stronger leadership in the aftermath of the wildfires
Los Angeles County is facing a pivotal moment. Our county continues to struggle with rising crime, homelessness, and aging infrastructure—challenges that require strong, proactive leadership. Now, the recent Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires have raised two important concerns: our preparedness for natural disasters and the need for better fire prevention strategies. Wildfires are a known… Continue reading John Cruikshank: A call for stronger leadership in the aftermath of the wildfires
Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association Opposes City Council’s Eviction Defense Proposal
The Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association (LATax) strongly opposes the eviction defense proposal currently being considered by the LA City Council. This misguided initiative would place an undue burden on property owners and taxpayers while failing to address the root causes of housing affordability issues in our city. Chairman Aidan Chao expressed his concerns, stating,… Continue reading Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association Opposes City Council’s Eviction Defense Proposal
California Globe: LA Taxpayers’ Open Letter to District Attorney Nathan Hochman
District Attorney Nathan Hochman: Congratulations on your decisive victory and your swearing-in as Los Angeles County’s District Attorney. Today marks a turning point for a county that has long struggled under the weight of crime, mistrust, and an erosion of public safety. Your victory wasn’t just a win at the ballot box; it was a… Continue reading California Globe: LA Taxpayers’ Open Letter to District Attorney Nathan Hochman
Los Angeles Daily News: No on Measure A: Taxpayers must plug the billion-dollar fountain of unchecked spending
Los Angeles County voters have been asked once again to open their wallets for another tax increase, this time in the form of Measure A. On the surface, it promises to fund homelessness prevention and affordable housing projects, but beneath the shiny packaging lies a fiscal nightmare. The county has a well-documented history of mismanaging… Continue reading Los Angeles Daily News: No on Measure A: Taxpayers must plug the billion-dollar fountain of unchecked spending