CO$T Forum on Taxes The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers’ (CO$T) Public Event Guest Speaker: California’s Preeminent Taxpayer Rights Advocate Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association President, Jon Coupal New and increased taxes – and recent events eroding taxpayers’ right to vote on them — are undermining proposition 13’s promises of fair, affordable taxes. Learn about recent and […]
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https://marinpost.org/blog/2017/9/3/recent-court-decision-likely-unleashes-additional-spate-of-local-taxes-in-ca California’s “Citizens United” A game-changing decision issued by the California Supreme Court appears to eviscerate taxpayer protections provided under Proposition 13 and Proposition 218 (the Right to Vote on Taxes Act) that require a 2/3rds majority vote to pass tax measures. The result could be a tax tsunami funded by special interests masquerading as
Recent Court Decision Likely Unleashes Additional Spate of Local Taxes in CA Read Post »
Brewing tax hikes may test Marin voters’ generous spirit A new article by Marin IJ columnist, Dick Spotswood examines the array of substantial tax hikes challenging Marin voters in the upcoming election cycle. “Tamalpais Union High School District is pushing a blockbuster $450 million facilities improvement bond for the 2018 ballot. Its effort will cost
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http://www.marinij.com/opinion/20170724/marin-voice-assemblyman-levine-stood-up-for-local-control From the article: “In 2014, Levine corrected a mistake that wrongfully categorized Marin as “urban,” reflecting small communities built along winding roads at the base of Mount Tamalpais. The new bill extends suburban density until 2028. Elected officials in other jurisdictions prioritize “urban” zoning to match their urban lifestyle. They make choices to attract
Susan Kirsch on Assemblyman Marc Levine on Density Read Post »
Hiring Consultant Would Further Advance TUHSD’s Plan for $450 Million Bond Measure and Parcel Tax. The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) will be deciding Tuesday July 18 whether to hire a “campaign strategist” for (1) a proposed $450 million bond measure in 2018 and (2) a possible parcel tax — of size not yet
Giant Parcel Tax and Bond for The Tamalpais Union High School District Read Post »
July 5, 2017 Dear Elected Official: The 2017 Civil Grand Jury has issued three reports about unfunded retirement costs, which, of itself, indicates the urgency of the problem. 1. Marin’s Retirement Health Care Benefits 2. The Budget Squeeze: How Will Marin Fund Its Public Employee Pensions 3. The Big Picture: Funding Marin’s Public Employee Pensions
COST CSPP Calling for Reforms Read Post »
If SB-231 Passes, You are Powerless to Prevent New Property Taxes for Stormwater. Contact Assembly Member Marc Levine and Senator Mike McGuire ASAP. An Assembly vote just scheduled for Monday 6/26 threatens to remove your right to vote on new taxes — in this case, the imposition of new local storm water taxes that would
Tell McGuire and Levine Defend OUR Right to Vote on New Taxes. Nix SB231 Read Post »
Tell McGuire & Levine To Protect OUR Right to Vote on New Taxes. If SB-231 Passes, You are Powerless to Prevent New Property Taxes for Stormwater. Contact Assembly Member Marc Levine and Senator Mike McGuire ASAP. An Assembly vote just scheduled for Monday 6/26 threatens to remove your right to vote on new taxes —
A Recent (push) poll by the Transportation of Marin found that only 2% of respondents wanted more money spent on bike paths. That brings up the question of what exactly do the other 98% of RATE PAYERS want THEIR money spent on? TAM would like to increase our taxes but they are not telling us
Bike Coalition But No Driver Coalition Read Post »
The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) will be deciding soon whether to accept a $300 million Facilities Master Plan (FMP) for major capital projects — mainly at Tam, Redwood and Drake High Schools. If the FMP is approved, the board will then consider pursuing a $300 million bond offering (estimated to cost each property
Another $300 Million Bond for Schools in the Pipeline Read Post »
