Press coverage, statements, and updates on Prop 40.
“The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has cautioned that revenues are difficult to predict and could be affected by taxpayer behavior and market volatility.”
“…[Prop 40] has splintered some of the state’s many labor unions to create a broad coalition of strange bedfellows who rarely join hands but are now collaborating to kill it.”
Among voters already aware of the measure, opposition exceeds support by a 53% to 40% margin.
“…this proposal is fatally flawed.”
Leaders Warn Measure Threatens Investment, Housing Production, and Long-Term Fiscal Stability
“While we believe taxes are good – they’re the price of living in a society, and we generally need more of them – poorly-designed taxes are bad, and can lead to both economic and political harm.”
“[Prop 40] contains multiple constitutional defects built into its design.”
“…this policy will not provide the sustainable and long-lasting funding that our schools and communities deserve.”
‘Common’ Spotlights Growing Wave of Opposition, Devastating Impacts of “Experiment” on Healthcare, Schools, Public Safety and Infrastructure
Wave of Opposition Growing Among Healthcare, Education, Housing, Labor and Public Safety Leaders