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Proposition 13 Sparks Tax Revolt
- Proposition 13 in 1978 was a pivotal tax revolt that limited property taxes and the ability to create new taxes in California.
- It fundamentally shifted how taxes were viewed, empowering taxpayers and reshaping American politics.
Howard Jarvis: The Tax Revolt Face
- Howard Jarvis was a rough-hewn man with a punchy style who connected deeply with California taxpayers.
- He personified the tax revolt as a fight of the people against government excess and waste.
Grassroots Origin of Tax Revolt
- A living room meeting of mostly homeowners in their 50s and 60s birthed the leadership of the tax revolt.
- Leona Magidsson’s home became the movement’s local headquarters with Jarvis leading their fight against high property taxes.