California Groundbreakers

Election 2018 is in full swing -- and now is the time to start figuring out how you're going to vote! Our Fall 2018 "Policy and a Pints" will focus on California's General Election ballot. We're holding discussions with panelists who, whether they are "for, " against" or "neutral," will give us the straight talk on local/statewide propositions and races, and what it means if you vote yay or nay on each. * * * * * Of the 11 propositions on the ballot this year, four of them are focused on housing. In this podcast, we're taking a look at Proposition 5, about preserving lower property taxes for Californians age 55 and older who sell their home. It's the first proposition to propose changes to Proposition 13, "the third rail of politics," which California voters passed 40 years ago. PANELISTS * Debra Carlton, senior vice-president of public affairs for the California Apartment Association * Christina Livingston, executive director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action PODCAST PLAY