Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
More than 30 years ago, California voters approved Proposition 13 in an election known as the Tax Revolt. The measure drastically reduced property taxes on homes, businesses and farms.
For decades, those trying to tinker with it have met with staunch opposition from a group called the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer's Association. But now the group says it won't interfere with a bill to close a loophole in Prop 13.
As one lawmaker put it, "It must be a cold day in hell. The cow jumped over the moon. And pigs are flying somewhere."
For more on this surprising move, we turn now to Dan Walters, political columnist for the Sacramento Bee.