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New CA poll shows that voters favor measures regarding marijuana, cigarette taxes, and high earnings

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Ballot Measures, California, Marijuana, Taxes Leave a comment

Clinton Has Big Lead Amid Strong Interest in Debates

Harris Ahead in Senate Race—Majorities Favor Marijuana Measure, Taxes on Cigarettes and High Earnings

SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2016—California’s likely voters favor Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by a wide margin, and most say they are very interested in the upcoming presidential debates. When likely voters are asked what they would like to hear the candidates talk about, they are more likely to name jobs and the economy than any other issue.

These are among the top findings of a statewide survey released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. Continue reading→

The Democrats want to hike Californians’ taxes by $6 billion to pay for transportation

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Taxes, Transportation, Young Kim Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26th, 2016

CONTACT: Bryan Shroyer, (916) 319-2065

Kim Issues Statement on Democrats’ Transportation Plan

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) today issued the following statement regarding the Democrats’ transportation plan that increases taxes on Californians by $6 billion:

“Californians pay some of the highest gas taxes in the nation, but some in Sacramento want you to pay almost 25 cents more per gallon. Raising gas taxes will hurt working Californians who cannot afford to pay more in taxes. This is a terrible idea that will hurt middle class families across the state, and I am strongly opposed. Continue reading→

Chang’s bill to end the CA Tampon Tax sent to Governor Brown’s desk

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Editor Posted in California, Jerry Brown, Republican Party, Taxes, Women Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2016

Contact: Chris Wangsaporn: (626) 840-5403

Bill to End Tampon Tax Sent to Governor’s Desk

California May Now Join other States and Scrap the Unjust Tax on Women

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) announced today that her legislation jointly sponsored with Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) to end the sales tax on tampons was approved by both houses of the Legislature and sent to the governor for approval. While the state exempts the sales tax on various health products, tampons and sanitary napkins are the only health necessities exclusive to women that are still taxed. AB 1561 would end this tax on women. Continue reading→

OC Supervisors honor 30-year promise to dissolve taxing districts

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Editor Posted in OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County, Property Taxes, Taxes 1 Comment

Supervisors Honor 30-Year Promise to Dissolve Taxing Districts

Orange County supervisors formally dissolved eight special taxing districts in South Orange County on Tuesday and ordered $4.3 million in property owner tax credits, ranging from $49.84 to $3,664.01 per parcel.

“The County made a promise 30 years ago to collect what was needed to finance public improvements and to end the payments when they were no longer necessary,” said Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District, who represents South Orange County. “We’ve honored our promise and a significant number of residents will no longer be assessed this tax.” Continue reading→

The OC Assessor has delivered the 2016-17 local assessment roll of values

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Editor Posted in Claude Parrish, OC Assessor, Orange County, Taxes Leave a comment

FROM THE OFFICE OF CLAUDE PARRISH, ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2016

Contact: CLAUDE PARRISH (714) 834-2734

Orange County Assessor Claude Parrish has delivered the 2016-17 Local Assessment Roll of Values yesterday, June 28, 2016, ahead of schedule in accordance with the Revenue and Taxation Code that requires delivery on July 1 st , and includes all locally assessable property in Orange County.

The total net taxable value on the Roll is over $526.1 billion. The Roll of Values is up 5.44% or $27.1 billion more than last year (2015-16). Each of Orange County’s 34 cities and the unincorporated areas had a year- to-year increase in net taxable value. Value changes are reflecting the Orange County real estate markets that show continued appreciation in property values this year and the restoration of values previously reduced under Proposition (Prop.) 8 decline in market value provisions. Continue reading→

Asm. Allen’s response to the CA Assembly Democrats’ blank check budget

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Taxes, Travis Allen Leave a comment

California Legislature

TRAVIS ALLEN, ASSEMBLYMAN, 72nd DISTRICT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2016

Assemblyman Travis Allen’s Response to Assembly Democrats’ Blank Check Budget

Assemblyman Allen (R-Huntington Beach) voted “NAY” on the Assembly 2016-2017 budget proposal

“Today, Sacramento Democrats all voted in support of a budget that has an unknown cost, but is estimated to easily exceed the Governor’s record-level Budget spending that he proposed two weeks ago. The Assembly’s current budget proposal is a blank check committed to using record levels of taxes collected for a laundry list of bloated bureaucracies and wasteful projects.

“Today’s budget proposal hides unilateral government plans to increase fees on every car owner and taxes on every cell phone user. Wasteful projects like the high speed rail are rewarded with $145 million of additional largesse. And mismanaged bureaucracies such as CalTrans receive additional funding with zero oversight while California drivers experience worst in the nation traffic conditions. Continue reading→