California Voters to Weigh Lower Threshold for Local Tax Measures in 2026
The proposition would reshape how easily cities and counties can raise taxes through ballot initiatives, shifting the balance of fiscal authority between local voters and existing supermajority requirements that currently protect taxpayers from majority tyranny.
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