If you are not registered to vote, please do so now so you can vote in the upcoming election.
Did you know:
California is highest in state income tax - over 13%. (some states have no state income tax)
California is highest in sales tax - 7.25%, plus local city taxes on top of that.
California property tax - 19th out of all states.
Propositions affecting our property, aren't we paying enough taxes already?:
Proposition 5 - allows local government to request bonds for affordable housing and public structure with only a 55% approval, down from 66.66% current requirement. Will raise our property taxes - vote NO.
Proposition 33 - expands local government authority to enact rent control on residential property. It will revoke the Costa-Hawkins Act which exempts single family homes, townhomes, condos, the rent can be raised to market level. If Prop. 33 passes, these properties will come under rent control. Vacancy decontrol will not be allowed if law passed by municipality, city can tell landlord what to charge for a vacant unit. Vote NO.
Proposition 34 - Health care providers who get federal money are spending it on tenant initiatives, not on their health care programs. Vote YES.
You should have received the booklet explaining all ballot propositions, please read it!
Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996
