Citizen Initiatives

The Mad Rush for Tax Hikes in California by Jon Coupal

Most Californians, especially homeowners, know that Proposition 13 imposes limits on property taxes. But many are unfamiliar with other rights granted by Prop. 13, including the right to approve or reject other types of local taxes. Before 1978, most local taxes and fees were simply imposed by the taxing authority. They decided how much of…