Prop 40: A Test if Position on the Ballot Matters
Much has been made about the governor’s effort to manipulate the ballot to get his tax increase initiative ahead of other measures on the ballot. The theory political experts gave for the move is that measures at the end of the ballot tend to draw more NO votes. There will be a great test for […]
The View From the Top of the Ballot
In war, it’s good to have the high ground. And with his perch on top of the ballot, Jerry Brown has that it. But is the high ground such a blessing in ballot initiative politics? The answer, as Brown is already discovering, is no. When you have the high ground, everyone can see you. You […]
The Asian American Vote is Growing in California
At California Forward, we read this article about the growing influence of the Asian American vote in California in the San Jose Mercury News this week and it made us curious. Since we are a non-partisan organization that promotes an informed electorate, we thought this was worth digging into. So we asked around who we […]
Prop 13 Tax Revenues STILL Pouring in, Even During This Deep CA Recession
When it comes to gathering sufficient property taxes, Prop 13 is no problem at all –except for profligate spenders. Look at the history of my San Diego County – a history which pretty much reflects the history of property taxes in the urban/suburban counties that hold over 85% of California’s population. According to the SD […]
Studies Predict AB 32 will Crash Calif. Economy
Crossposted on CalWatchDog Two new studies are predicting economic devastation in California as the myriad regulations and costs resulting from AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, take effect in the next eight years. The hit to state residents will total $35 billion in 2020 — exceeding California’s combined revenue from sales taxes, corporation […]