Prop 19

BOE Member Malia Cohen Raises Red Flag on Bank-Breaking Prop 19 Tax Costs

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaFebruary 4, 2021

Malia M. Cohen, the only African American member of the California Board of Equalization (BOE), has some critical concerns about the cost homeowners will have to bear because of Proposition 19, a constitutional amendment that took effect on Dec. 16, 2020.

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Election 2020: Results Show California May Not Be That Liberal After All

Quinci LeGardye California Black MediaNovember 12, 2020

California’s unofficial 2020 proposition results have shown an electorate that is fairly moderate, supportive of business interests and concerned about issues affecting older citizens.
It also showed that there is limited support for progressive policies. Initiatives a majority of African Americans and young Californians supported such as affirmative action and rent control also fell short.