Issues
Statewide Propositions
- NO on 2
- NO on 4
- NO on 5
- YES on 36
Why we're against it
Proposition 2 is $10 billion of bonds, new state debt, to pay for school facilities. It is almost certain to result in higher property tax bills, because school districts must provide a “local match” of funds in order to receive money from the Prop. 2 state bonds. That will lead to districts issuing new local school bonds, which are paid for by adding new charges to property tax bills. Enrollment is declining in both K-12 district schools and community colleges and the declines are projected to continue. But Proposition 2 commits California to pay an estimated $18 billion, including interest, for school buildings that may not even be necessary. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 2.
Why we're against it
This is the $10 billion “climate bond” that state politicians have long planned. California already has too much bond debt, over $78 billion outstanding as of January 1. Then $6.38 billion was added with Proposition 1 in March. Proposition 4 would add another $10 billion in bond debt to pay for climate “programs.” It’s reckless to use borrowed money, an estimated $18 billion with interest, to pay for “programs,” including salaries for all the groups that receive the money. Bond financing only makes sense for necessary projects that will last more than the 30 years it takes to repay the debt. The governor has already declared a budget emergency because the state spends more than it takes in. Spending even more “on the credit card” is a bad idea. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 4.
Why we're against it
Proposition 5 is ACA 1, a direct attack on Proposition 13. It makes it easier to raise taxes by eliminating the longstanding two-thirds vote of the electorate required to pass local bonds (borrowed money that must be repaid with interest). All new bond measures for “infrastructure” (nearly everything is “infrastructure”) and for public housing projects would pass with just 55% approval instead of the current 66.7%. Local bonds are paid for with extra charges on property tax bills, adding to the tax burden on homeowners and businesses, leading to higher rents for tenants and higher consumer prices for everyone. If Proposition 5 is not stopped, property tax bills are likely to go up after every election, forever. Proposition 5 will raise the cost of living in California, which already has the highest poverty rate in the country when the cost of living is taken into account. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 5.
Why we're for it
California is suffering from a continued explosion in crime and trafficking of deadly hard drugs like fentanyl because the people committing these crimes do not face serious consequences. Passed in 2014, Proposition 47 reduced theft and hard drug possession penalties. While it made some progress in our justice system, it led to unintended consequences like increased repeat and often organized retail theft, store closings, locked-up items, and difficulty convincing people to seek drug and mental health treatment. Prop 36 will create real accountability for those habitually breaking these laws and making our communities less safe.
Local Measures in Los Angeles
- No on Measure A
- No on Measure E
- No on Measure US
Doubles the temporary sales tax for homelessness programs and makes the tax increase permanent.
Raises property taxes by $60 per 1,000 square feet of your home for the County Fire Department.
A property tax increase to pay for $9 billion in borrowing for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Ethical Political Leadership
We support ethical political leadership who will focus on pocketbook issues, good government, and the creation of opportunity. LA County draws people from around the nation and around the world to achieve their dreams.
We need political leaders who make it easy for working families to climb the economic ladder instead of creating obstacles.
Government Accountability
Los Angeles and nearby cities have had numerous corruption scandals. The LA County Taxpayers Association supports transparency, responsible spending, and holding bad actors accountable.
- City Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas was suspended after being indicted for bribery. In spite of his indictment, the City Council voted to continue to pay him. He will receive $364,500 in taxpayer funded pay despite the scandal.
- Former LA City Councilmember Mitchell Englander was sentenced to 14 months in prison for receiving $15,000 and travel to Las Vegas provided by a skyscraper developer seeking to win approval for a project.
- Former LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar pleaded guilty to receiving $1.5 million in bribes from real estate developers in exchange for help getting their projects approved.
Statewide Ballot Measures
In California, important policy issues are often decided at the ballot, and as California’s most populous county, LA County serves as a bellwether. LA County Taxpayers support this direct democracy process. We believe when the people are consulted on taxation, they can act as a check on politicians’ constant appetite for more of our money.
- We SUPPORT the California Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. This important measure would protect Proposition 13 and strengthen the people’s right to vote on proposed taxes.
- We SUPPORT the referendum to repeal Senate Bill 1137. The referendum would help keep good jobs in California, protect our energy security, and protect consumers from unnecessary increases to the price of fuel.
- We OPPOSE proposed minimum wage increases that would shut down small immigrant owned businesses and eliminate access to entry level positions for less skilled workers. If approved, these proposals will increase unemployment and lead to more workers losing their jobs to be replaced by machines.
Support Proposition 13
On June 6th, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California’s voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property taxes by about 57%.
Prior to Proposition 13, property taxes were out of control. People were losing their homes because they could not pay their property taxes, yet government did nothing to help them.
In the finest tradition of the Boston Tea Party, California taxpayers stood up and said “No more!” to excessive taxes.
The Proposition 13 Revolution swept the country and made headlines around the world. It began a change in thinking about the tax burden property owners had to bear. Proposition 13 also started a revolution in the people turning to the initiative process to gain greater control over their lives.
We OPPOSE any effort at undermining or weakening Prop 13, including legislation that lowers the voter threshold needed for tax increases.
#LA Taxpayers Assoc. Chairman Aidan Chao speaks at a meeting of mayors, school board members, business alliance members, and commissioners from the cities of #Glendora, #Azusa, #Covina, and #WestCovina to pass a resolution supporting the Taxpayers Protection Act. pic.twitter.com/pc5JZEHbKF
— LA County Taxpayers Association (@LATaxpayers) March 12, 2023
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Statewide Propositions
- NO on 2
- NO on 4
- NO on 5
- YES on 36
Why we're against it
Proposition 2 is $10 billion of bonds, new state debt, to pay for school facilities. It is almost certain to result in higher property tax bills, because school districts must provide a “local match” of funds in order to receive money from the Prop. 2 state bonds. That will lead to districts issuing new local school bonds, which are paid for by adding new charges to property tax bills. Enrollment is declining in both K-12 district schools and community colleges and the declines are projected to continue. But Proposition 2 commits California to pay an estimated $18 billion, including interest, for school buildings that may not even be necessary. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 2.
Why we're against it
This is the $10 billion “climate bond” that state politicians have long planned. California already has too much bond debt, over $78 billion outstanding as of January 1. Then $6.38 billion was added with Proposition 1 in March. Proposition 4 would add another $10 billion in bond debt to pay for climate “programs.” It’s reckless to use borrowed money, an estimated $18 billion with interest, to pay for “programs,” including salaries for all the groups that receive the money. Bond financing only makes sense for necessary projects that will last more than the 30 years it takes to repay the debt. The governor has already declared a budget emergency because the state spends more than it takes in. Spending even more “on the credit card” is a bad idea. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 4.
Why we're against it
Proposition 5 is ACA 1, a direct attack on Proposition 13. It makes it easier to raise taxes by eliminating the longstanding two-thirds vote of the electorate required to pass local bonds (borrowed money that must be repaid with interest). All new bond measures for “infrastructure” (nearly everything is “infrastructure”) and for public housing projects would pass with just 55% approval instead of the current 66.7%. Local bonds are paid for with extra charges on property tax bills, adding to the tax burden on homeowners and businesses, leading to higher rents for tenants and higher consumer prices for everyone. If Proposition 5 is not stopped, property tax bills are likely to go up after every election, forever. Proposition 5 will raise the cost of living in California, which already has the highest poverty rate in the country when the cost of living is taken into account. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 5.
Why we're for it
California is suffering from a continued explosion in crime and trafficking of deadly hard drugs like fentanyl because the people committing these crimes do not face serious consequences. Passed in 2014, Proposition 47 reduced theft and hard drug possession penalties. While it made some progress in our justice system, it led to unintended consequences like increased repeat and often organized retail theft, store closings, locked-up items, and difficulty convincing people to seek drug and mental health treatment. Prop 36 will create real accountability for those habitually breaking these laws and making our communities less safe.
Local Measures in Los Angeles
- No on Measure A
- No on Measure E
- No on Measure US
Doubles the temporary sales tax for homelessness programs and makes the tax increase permanent.
Raises property taxes by $60 per 1,000 square feet of your home for the County Fire Department.
A property tax increase to pay for $9 billion in borrowing for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Ethical Political Leadership
We support ethical political leadership who will focus on pocketbook issues, good government, and the creation of opportunity. LA County draws people from around the nation and around the world to achieve their dreams.
We need political leaders who make it easy for working families to climb the economic ladder instead of creating obstacles.
Government Accountability
Los Angeles and nearby cities have had numerous corruption scandals. The LA County Taxpayers Association supports transparency, responsible spending, and holding bad actors accountable.
- City Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas was suspended after being indicted for bribery. In spite of his indictment, the City Council voted to continue to pay him. He will receive $364,500 in taxpayer funded pay despite the scandal.
- Former LA City Councilmember Mitchell Englander was sentenced to 14 months in prison for receiving $15,000 and travel to Las Vegas provided by a skyscraper developer seeking to win approval for a project.
- Former LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar pleaded guilty to receiving $1.5 million in bribes from real estate developers in exchange for help getting their projects approved.
Statewide Ballot Measures
In California, important policy issues are often decided at the ballot, and as California’s most populous county, LA County serves as a bellwether. LA County Taxpayers support this direct democracy process. We believe when the people are consulted on taxation, they can act as a check on politicians’ constant appetite for more of our money.
- We SUPPORT the California Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. This important measure would protect Proposition 13 and strengthen the people’s right to vote on proposed taxes.
- We SUPPORT the referendum to repeal Senate Bill 1137. The referendum would help keep good jobs in California, protect our energy security, and protect consumers from unnecessary increases to the price of fuel.
- We OPPOSE proposed minimum wage increases that would shut down small immigrant owned businesses and eliminate access to entry level positions for less skilled workers. If approved, these proposals will increase unemployment and lead to more workers losing their jobs to be replaced by machines.
Support Proposition 13
On June 6th, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California’s voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property taxes by about 57%.
Prior to Proposition 13, property taxes were out of control. People were losing their homes because they could not pay their property taxes, yet government did nothing to help them.
In the finest tradition of the Boston Tea Party, California taxpayers stood up and said “No more!” to excessive taxes.
The Proposition 13 Revolution swept the country and made headlines around the world. It began a change in thinking about the tax burden property owners had to bear. Proposition 13 also started a revolution in the people turning to the initiative process to gain greater control over their lives.
We OPPOSE any effort at undermining or weakening Prop 13, including legislation that lowers the voter threshold needed for tax increases.
Being against the police doesn’t make you some kind of civil rights martyr. #DefundThePolice means no officers available to help the woman who didn’t ask to be abused or the kid who didn’t ask to be bullied by gangs. You’re not a hero. You’re a coward. #RefundThePolice 🚔💙🚨
— LA County Taxpayers (@LATaxpayers) November 4, 2021
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Statewide Propositions
- NO on 2
Why we're against it
Proposition 2 is $10 billion of bonds, new state debt, to pay for school facilities. It is almost certain to result in higher property tax bills, because school districts must provide a “local match” of funds in order to receive money from the Prop. 2 state bonds. That will lead to districts issuing new local school bonds, which are paid for by adding new charges to property tax bills. Enrollment is declining in both K-12 district schools and community colleges and the declines are projected to continue. But Proposition 2 commits California to pay an estimated $18 billion, including interest, for school buildings that may not even be necessary. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 2.
- NO on 4
Why we're against it
This is the $10 billion “climate bond” that state politicians have long planned. California already has too much bond debt, over $78 billion outstanding as of January 1. Then $6.38 billion was added with Proposition 1 in March. Proposition 4 would add another $10 billion in bond debt to pay for climate “programs.” It’s reckless to use borrowed money, an estimated $18 billion with interest, to pay for “programs,” including salaries for all the groups that receive the money. Bond financing only makes sense for necessary projects that will last more than the 30 years it takes to repay the debt. The governor has already declared a budget emergency because the state spends more than it takes in. Spending even more “on the credit card” is a bad idea. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 4.
- NO on 5
Why we're against it Proposition 5 is ACA 1, a direct attack on Proposition 13. It makes it easier to raise taxes by eliminating the longstanding two-thirds vote of the electorate required to pass local bonds (borrowed money that must be repaid with interest). All new bond measures for “infrastructure” (nearly everything is “infrastructure”) and for public housing projects would pass with just 55% approval instead of the current 66.7%. Local bonds are paid for with extra charges on property tax bills, adding to the tax burden on homeowners and businesses, leading to higher rents for tenants and higher consumer prices for everyone. If Proposition 5 is not stopped, property tax bills are likely to go up after every election, forever. Proposition 5 will raise the cost of living in California, which already has the highest poverty rate in the country when the cost of living is taken into account. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 5.
- YES on 36
Why we're for it
California is suffering from a continued explosion in crime and trafficking of deadly hard drugs like fentanyl because the people committing these crimes do not face serious consequences. Passed in 2014, Proposition 47 reduced theft and hard drug possession penalties. While it made some progress in our justice system, it led to unintended consequences like increased repeat and often organized retail theft, store closings, locked-up items, and difficulty convincing people to seek drug and mental health treatment. Prop 36 will create real accountability for those habitually breaking these laws and making our communities less safe.Local Measures in Los Angeles
- No on Measure A
Doubles the temporary sales tax for homelessness programs and makes the tax increase permanent.
- No on Measure E
Raises property taxes by $60 per 1,000 square feet of your home for the County Fire Department.
- No on Measure US
A property tax increase to pay for $9 billion in borrowing for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Ethical Political Leadership
We support ethical political leadership who will focus on pocketbook issues, good government, and the creation of opportunity. LA County draws people from around the nation and around the world to achieve their dreams.
We need political leaders who make it easy for working families to climb the economic ladder instead of creating obstacles.
Government Accountability
Los Angeles and nearby cities have had numerous corruption scandals. The LA County Taxpayers Association supports transparency, responsible spending, and holding bad actors accountable.
- City Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas was suspended after being indicted for bribery. In spite of his indictment, the City Council voted to continue to pay him. He will receive $364,500 in taxpayer funded pay despite the scandal.
- Former LA City Councilmember Mitchell Englander was sentenced to 14 months in prison for receiving $15,000 and travel to Las Vegas provided by a skyscraper developer seeking to win approval for a project.
- Former LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar pleaded guilty to receiving $1.5 million in bribes from real estate developers in exchange for help getting their projects approved.
Statewide Ballot Measures
In California, important policy issues are often decided at the ballot, and as California’s most populous county, LA County serves as a bellwether. LA County Taxpayers support this direct democracy process. We believe when the people are consulted on taxation, they can act as a check on politicians’ constant appetite for more of our money.
- We SUPPORT the California Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. This important measure would protect Proposition 13 and strengthen the people’s right to vote on proposed taxes.
- We SUPPORT the referendum to repeal Senate Bill 1137. The referendum would help keep good jobs in California, protect our energy security, and protect consumers from unnecessary increases to the price of fuel.
- We OPPOSE proposed minimum wage increases that would shut down small immigrant owned businesses and eliminate access to entry level positions for less skilled workers. If approved, these proposals will increase unemployment and lead to more workers losing their jobs to be replaced by machines.
Support Proposition 13
On June 6th, 1978, nearly two-thirds of California’s voters passed Proposition 13, reducing property taxes by about 57%.
Prior to Proposition 13, property taxes were out of control. People were losing their homes because they could not pay their property taxes, yet government did nothing to help them.
In the finest tradition of the Boston Tea Party, California taxpayers stood up and said “No more!” to excessive taxes.
The Proposition 13 Revolution swept the country and made headlines around the world. It began a change in thinking about the tax burden property owners had to bear. Proposition 13 also started a revolution in the people turning to the initiative process to gain greater control over their lives.
We OPPOSE any effort at undermining or weakening Prop 13, including legislation that lowers the voter threshold needed for tax increases.
#LA Taxpayers Assoc. Chairman Aidan Chao speaks at a meeting of mayors, school board members, business alliance members, and commissioners from the cities of #Glendora, #Azusa, #Covina, and #WestCovina to pass a resolution supporting the Taxpayers Protection Act. pic.twitter.com/pc5JZEHbKF
— LA County Taxpayers Association (@LATaxpayers) March 12, 2023