Commentary: California's big tax revolt turns 40
by Conor Friedersdorf, Los Angeles Times
Jun 05, 2018
3 minutes
Forty years ago this week, voters passed Proposition 13, the most consequential act of direct democracy in California history. This taxpayer revolt of June 6, 1978 amended the state Constitution, carrying 65 percent of the vote and all but three counties. Its backers can boast one enduring success: Proposition 13 has, as promised, protected homeowners from sharp increases in their property tax bills.
As for its other goals ... well, turning 40 is a good time to take stock.
Proposition 13 was a multipronged attack designed by businessman-activist Howard Jarvis and his supporters
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