Opponents say proposition has hidden agenda; supporters say it will help schools SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s one of the hottest issues on the November ballot — but it is often misunderstood. Proposition 15 promises the biggest change in property taxes in 40 years. The measure would raise up to $11.5 billion for schools and local […]
California’s commercial real estate industry is preparing for the home stretch of an election campaign that could have major consequences for the state’s property owners and businesses. Thus far, it is shaping up to be a close call, at least for one of the industry’s two big items. Proposition 15, which would raise taxes on commercial
California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin participated in a virtual assessment of Proposition 15 hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California. The public forum included arguments for and against the initiative, which will appear on the November ballot and, if passed, would change tax assessment of commercial and industrial property, resulting in
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California Retailers Association President and CEO participated in a virtual assessment of Prop. 15, hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California. The following are excerpts from the discussion. “Proposition 15 is a significant tax hike on all Californians, increasing costs for their everyday consumer needs. CA leads the nation in poverty and unemployment rates.
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By Sarah Downey | Sep 8, 2020 The new state guidance for reopening while living amid the COVID-19 pandemic presents a framework for short-term recovery, but it also raises questions about more job losses and business closures. Color coding by county now shows what operations and facilities can be open and at what capacity. Under previous guidance, some businesses were allowed to
Sacramento, CA – September 12, 2020 – The California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin made the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s support of Proposition 15. “I am disappointed that Governor Newsom announced today that he supports an $11.5-billion property tax increase—the largest in state history—while millions of Californians remain unemployed. For retailers, this means either higher property
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Media Contact: Sarah Pollo MooMobile: 916/410-7506 California Retailers Association and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Announce Safe Shopping For ALL InitiativeInitiative Takes the Politics Out of Wearing a Mask Sacramento, CA – September 2, 2020 – The California Retailers Association and Supervisor Kathryn Barger, chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced today the launch of
Interview: Indoor retail shopping resumes at limited capacity “From our perspective, retail is one of the safest industries, it’s one of the safest places to go. Retailers up and down the state have invested millions of dollars in safety precautions. Retailers were on the cutting edge of implementing the mandate on face coverings even before
By Lauren MartinezThursday, July 30, 2020 7:12PM SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Parents and students aren’t sure what to expect as they gear up to return to school. Back-to-school shopping has now changed from traditional supplies to electronics. Rachel Michelin, President California Retailers Association, says parents are investing more because of how abruptly school ended last year.
It’s a very different world for retailers. CRA’s President and CEO Rachel Michelin spoke with the Emmy-Nominated Prime Time Show “Inside the Issues with Alex Cohen” on the Spectrum News 1 network in Los Angeles about how businesses are trying to deal with customers who won’t wear masks. WATCH THE SEGMENT HERE
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