Fiscal Reform and the De-fiscalization of Land Use

A Dialogue with California Regions and State Policymakers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2003, University of Southern California Sacramento Center, Sacramento, CA

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The way state and local governments collect and allocate tax revenue significantly influences infrastructure investment and land use decisions. For example, the current incentive to local governments to encourage retail buildings that generate sales taxes impedes the development of sufficient workforce and affordable housing.

At the Roundtable, a select group of participants from regional and statewide organizations and state policymakers will have an opportunity for in-depth discussion of two key legislative proposals for fundamental fiscal reform. Specific bills to be discussed include AB 1221, the sales/property tax swap bill co-authored by Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg and Assemblyman John Campbell, and measures to address reassessment of commercial property including SB 17 by Senator Martha Escutia.

To receive additional information about this event, please contact Bismarck Obando at (916) 448-1198 ext. 311 or Leticia Miranda at (415) 882-7300 ext. 107.

You can also visit the California Policy Reform Network web site.