PROPOSITION 13: When it was passed, Proposition 13 cut property taxes in half. And since 1978, the legitimate “above the line” property tax on your home has never increased by more than 2% a year, the maximum allowed by Prop. 13
Proposition 13 limits property taxes to 1% of your home’s purchase price and prohibits tax increases of more than 2% per year unless the property is sold.
Proposition 13 requires a two-thirds vote to impose new taxes, including parcel taxes and bond debt.
Constitutional Amendments are advancing in Sacramento that would create exceptions to Proposition 13’s two-thirds rule. If even one is passed, it will lead to new tax hikes that could cost each individual homeowner thousands of dollars each year.
We need Proposition 13. Everyone votes on these taxes, but only homeowners pay them - the very reason for the two-thirds rule.
Defeat the Democrat’s two Prop 13 repeal bills (ACA 1 and ACA 13) while passing the California Taxpayer Protection Initiative to permanently strengthen and protect Prop 13.
For more information, please check out Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association at www.hjta.org
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OUR FAMILY has been here nearly 75 years, having come to Sierra County in 1949. That makes us newcomers compared to the Sierra County Historical Society Board of Directors.
Suzi Schoensee comes from a pioneer family who homesteaded at Charcoal flat, Sattley and Beckwourth in the 1850s, ‘60s and ‘70s. She worked 32 years as the first Speech and Language Therapist, creating the program for Sierra County Office of Education. Her Sattley home sits across Highway 49 from where her great-great grandfather had a hotel in the 1800s.
Jan Hamilton comes from an Italian pioneer family who settled near Downieville in 1859. During her 35-year career in the Sierra County Superior Court, she worked with records from 1852 forward which ignited her drive to preserve local history. Jan is a lifetime member of the Sierra County Historical Society and served as board president the past 3-1/2 years.
Mary Nourse is a retired Downieville School teacher who has lived in Sierra City 50 years. She trained students in oral history interviewing and research and supervised creation of murals, drama productions and museum exhibits.
Scott Mathieson is a geologist who visited Sierra County 48 years until he and his wife made the good decision of buying a home in Sierra City five years ago. They love the rich history and geology and particularly appreciate the contrasts between the two sides of the county. Scott joined the board 4 years ago.
James Connolly’s dedication to Sierra County began as a boy when he stayed at a U.S. Forest Service cabin with his family and is now an owner of historical properties. He has an extensive knowledge of local history and a passion to preserve it. He currently serves on the board.
ONE MORE Sierra County Historical Society member is Tom Butt who recently acquired the 1883 Sierra City School.
He is a historic architect and former mayor of Richmond, CA., recognized by California Preservation Foundation as “Legislator of the Year,” and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for work in historic preservation, He was a founder and serves on the nonprofit boards of East Brother Light Station, Inc. and Rosie the Riveter Trust, the nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter WWII Homefront National Historical Park. He is owner of multiple historic properties.
Proposition 13 limits property taxes to 1% of your home’s purchase price and prohibits tax increases of more than 2% per year unless the property is sold.
Proposition 13 requires a two-thirds vote to impose new taxes, including parcel taxes and bond debt.
Constitutional Amendments are advancing in Sacramento that would create exceptions to Proposition 13’s two-thirds rule. If even one is passed, it will lead to new tax hikes that could cost each individual homeowner thousands of dollars each year.
We need Proposition 13. Everyone votes on these taxes, but only homeowners pay them - the very reason for the two-thirds rule.
Defeat the Democrat’s two Prop 13 repeal bills (ACA 1 and ACA 13) while passing the California Taxpayer Protection Initiative to permanently strengthen and protect Prop 13.
For more information, please check out Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association at www.hjta.org
* * * * *
OUR FAMILY has been here nearly 75 years, having come to Sierra County in 1949. That makes us newcomers compared to the Sierra County Historical Society Board of Directors.
Suzi Schoensee comes from a pioneer family who homesteaded at Charcoal flat, Sattley and Beckwourth in the 1850s, ‘60s and ‘70s. She worked 32 years as the first Speech and Language Therapist, creating the program for Sierra County Office of Education. Her Sattley home sits across Highway 49 from where her great-great grandfather had a hotel in the 1800s.
Jan Hamilton comes from an Italian pioneer family who settled near Downieville in 1859. During her 35-year career in the Sierra County Superior Court, she worked with records from 1852 forward which ignited her drive to preserve local history. Jan is a lifetime member of the Sierra County Historical Society and served as board president the past 3-1/2 years.
Mary Nourse is a retired Downieville School teacher who has lived in Sierra City 50 years. She trained students in oral history interviewing and research and supervised creation of murals, drama productions and museum exhibits.
Scott Mathieson is a geologist who visited Sierra County 48 years until he and his wife made the good decision of buying a home in Sierra City five years ago. They love the rich history and geology and particularly appreciate the contrasts between the two sides of the county. Scott joined the board 4 years ago.
James Connolly’s dedication to Sierra County began as a boy when he stayed at a U.S. Forest Service cabin with his family and is now an owner of historical properties. He has an extensive knowledge of local history and a passion to preserve it. He currently serves on the board.
ONE MORE Sierra County Historical Society member is Tom Butt who recently acquired the 1883 Sierra City School.
He is a historic architect and former mayor of Richmond, CA., recognized by California Preservation Foundation as “Legislator of the Year,” and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for work in historic preservation, He was a founder and serves on the nonprofit boards of East Brother Light Station, Inc. and Rosie the Riveter Trust, the nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter WWII Homefront National Historical Park. He is owner of multiple historic properties.
