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Proposition 13 - America's Second Great Tax Revolt 

 

In 1978, the citizens of California took the historic step of voting for Proposition 13, thus reducing property taxes by 57%. Already known as a trend-setting state, California's tax revolt was no different, as similar tax revisions quickly spread across the United States of America. In California, state and local governments struggled to find a way to manage the loss in revenue. On many occasions, budget cuts were the solution. Library budgets were frequently the target of those cuts.

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About Charles I. Guarria

As a freelance writer and former show host, I've covered human-interest stories, interviewed business owners, folk in art & entertainment, politicians and attended store openings.

I will go anywhere for the story.

I'm rewriting my second book, a novel about a musician.

 I wrote Proposition 13: America’s Second Great Tax Revolt, a book that details library economics.

I've published in scholarly journals, am a 3-time winner of Emerald Group Publishing’s Highly Commended Award.

I have applied to be an Awin affiliate and am available to write, research, or beta-read.

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