LA Taxpayers Association Coalition Announces Launch of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act

The Los Angeles Taxpayers Association works on state and local levels in California to promote sound tax and regulatory policy.

President Aidan Chao recently put together an extensive coalition in support of the Taxpayer Protection Act initiative. According to Chao, the association was created to “hold government accountable.”

Their current and biggest battle is fighting Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13, which makes it easier to raise taxes and erode the safeguards of Proposition 13, and support of the California Taxpayer Protection Act”

This is the Los Angeles Taxpayers Association coalition letter and embedded below:

We, the undersigned coalition of organizations and leaders, are writing to express our enthusiastic endorsement and unwavering support for the launch of the California Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act on August 14, 2023. This initiative, coming up on the ballot on November 5, 2024,  represents a crucial step towards ensuring the protection of responsible fiscal policies that will benefit not only California’s economy but also its residents, businesses, and future generations.

The Taxpayer Protection Act comes at a time when the defense of Proposition 13 and 218 is of utmost importance. As the state navigates through complex economic challenges, a cost-of-living crisis, and an exodus of businesses and taxpayers, it is imperative to defend and establish safeguards that promote fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. This Act is a testament to the commitment of a broad coalition of Californians to fostering an environment where taxpayers’ hard-earned money is managed judiciously and utilized effectively, as well as a strong rebuke to the state’s tax and spend lobby. 

Collectively, the signatories of this letter represent a diverse array of industries, community organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders with a deep-rooted interest in California’s prosperity. We firmly believe that the Taxpayer Protection Act is the front line of defense for the taxpayers’ right to have a say in California’s tax policy, as well as a forward-looking step in attracting businesses back to the state, fostering job growth, and improving the quality of life for all Californians.

In closing, we extend our gratitude to the California Business Roundtable, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Business Properties Association, and all of our coalition partners, for spearheading this initiative. We pledge our steadfast support as this coalition works tirelessly to promote fiscal responsibility and secure a brighter future for our great state.

Sincerely, 

Aidan Chao

Chairman

Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association

Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform

Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union

Sara Catalan, President and CEO, Orange County Taxpayers Association

Tom Hudson, President, California Taxpayer Protection Committee

Placer County Taxpayers Association

Solano County Taxpayers Association

Assemblyman Joe Patterson, California 5th Assembly District

Tracy Hernandez, President, Los Angeles County Business Federation, BizFed

John Harrington, Mayor, City of San Gabriel

Lindsay Killen, Vice President, National Strategies

The James Madison Institute

Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles

Assemblyman James Gallagher, Assembly Republican Leader, California 3rd Assembly District

Gary Boyer, Mayor, City of Glendora

John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Rancho Palos Verdes