California voters could make it harder to increase taxes with Prop 43

California voters could make it harder to increase taxes with Prop 43 | CA Politics 360

Ashley Zavala

California voters will decide in November whether to approve Proposition 43, a measure that would make it more difficult to pass new special taxes in cities and counties.

Currently, local governments such as city councils or county supervisors can propose special taxes, which require approval by a two-thirds vote from residents. However, special taxes proposed by citizens or special interest groups only need a simple majority to pass.

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