On Point | Podcast
How the anti-tax movement went from fringe to mainstream
Mar 6, 2024
Exploring the origins of the anti-tax movement, impact of Proposition 13 on California, evolution of the movement in America, role of evangelical movement, and economic policies surrounding the anti-tax sentiment.
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- Proposition 13 marked a pivotal shift in American government perspectives by limiting property taxes and fueling anti-tax sentiments.
- The anti-tax movement linked racial issues, embraced tax cuts for economic growth, and allied with evangelical Christians, reshaping American politics.
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Howard Jarvis and the Proposition 13 Movement
In 1978, California businessman Howard Jarvis spearheaded a revolutionary taxpayer revolt with Proposition 13, which limited property taxes to 1% of the initial purchase price and capped annual increases. Jarvis's push was fueled by discontent over rising housing prices, distrust of government, and a belief in limiting taxation. California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 13, marking a fundamental shift in American government perspectives.
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