Author: Aidan Chao
Aidan Chao is the founder and Chairman of the Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association. He also serves as an advisor or leader on multiple LA-based campaigns and boards.
Hochman’s Victory: The End of Gascón’s Dangerous Gamble on LA’s Safety
Los Angeles County just dropped the gavel: George Gascón is out. After years of skyrocketing crime, disillusionment, and distrust among millions of residents which resulted in two recall attempts, Angelenos have had enough. In his reelection, incumbent District Attorney George...
Newsom’s Poison Pill is an Assault on Critical Public Safety Reform and California Voters’ Voices
Well-known for eleventh-hour maneuvers within the smoke-filled rooms of Sacramento, California’s legislature is attempting a covert kill shot set to undermine a popular reform sought by California voters. In an unprecedented and deeply unethical maneuver, Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has...
The Case Against Re-electing L.A. DA George Gascón: Why Taxpayers Must Demand Accountability
In Los Angeles County, a region celebrated for its diversity and spirit of innovation, a critical examination of District Attorney George Gascón’s tenure reveals a pressing need for a recalibration of priorities. As the county grapples with escalating crime rates...
Rethinking Tax Policies: The Impact on L.A.’s Real Estate and Financial Sectors
In Los Angeles, a city sprawling over 500 square miles and home to 3.85 million people, things are not easy for businesses. Recent events like rising interest rates, growing costs from inflation, and a slowing economy have put the local...