What does a the Board of Equalization do?
The Board of Equalization was created to standardize property tax assessments across the state. Today, the five-member board advises county assessors, sets the taxable value of property owned by utilities and railroads and hears some taxpayer appeals. Lawmakers stripped the agency of broader authority in 2017.
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The candidates
Courtesy of Martín Arias campaign
| Martín Arias |
Party: Democratic
Professional background: Taxpayer Advocate/Boardmember
Professional background: Taxpayer Advocate/Boardmember
Courtesy of Denis Bilodeau campaign
| Denis Bilodeau |
Party: Republican
Professional background: Taxpayer Association President
Professional background: Taxpayer Association President
- California Republican Party
- Reform California
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Courtesy of Gardner C. Osborne campaign
| Gardner C. Osborne |
Party: Libertarian
Professional background: Enrolled Agent
Professional background: Enrolled Agent
Courtesy of Cody Petterson
| Cody Petterson |
Party: Democratic
Professional background: Equalization Boardmember Deputy
Professional background: Equalization Boardmember Deputy
Courtesy of Tom Umberg Campaign
| Tom Umberg |
Party: Democratic
Professional Background: Small Businessman/Senator
Professional Background: Small Businessman/Senator
- SEIU California
- California Teachers Association
- Equality California
