MONTHLY MEETINGS:  

We meet at NOON,  the 2nd Friday of each month

at Benicia Grill II, 2390 Texas Street, Fairfield.

Our Facebook Page: Taxwatchers

Our email: csctgpres@gmail.com

Daily Republic Coverage of CSCTG

Old words of wisdom still smart–Colleen Britton

Prop 13 Will Raise Rents–John Takeuchi

New Proposition 13 will create more property tax increases–Cathy Ritch

This Prop 13 Is Not What You Think It Is–John Takeuchi

More pay equals more taxes–Wendy Breckon

Is Vacaville headed for financial cliff?–Wendy Breckon

Integrity or pleasurable experience?— Colleen Britton

How do we get out of pension hole?–John Takeuchi

Is lease leaseback construction method good for taxpayers?–Barbara Pisching

Foreign interference . . . Really!–Colleen Britton

Blurry line between citizenship, voting rights–Colleen Britton

The Daily Republic: Ryan McCarthy article – Tax watcher (John Takeuchi) tells seniors “Day of reckoning is coming!

Proposition 13

All Tax Watchers need to be vigilant for the near constant attacks on this legislation since it was passed June 6th, 1978. A good place to check it the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association.  – Major Threats to Prop 13

Citizen Bond Oversight Committees (CBOC)

Government at all levels are find it easier to fund projects with 30 to 40 year bonds for major expenses. This effectively doubles the cost of any project. In order to get these bonds passed citizens must pass these Bond Measures by a 2/3 majority. The requirement drops to 51% if the measure includes having a Citizen Bond Oversight Committee to oversee that the funds are being spent as stated in the measure was voted on. This sounds good but sometimes turns out to be little more than “window dressing” used to get the money.

Operational Guidelines for Bond Oversight Committees – CaLBOC Guidelines