Real Talk: Prop 13-Time for Change? now on SBTV21

Across our country, people have often looked to California for innovation. To many the impetus for a nationwide tax revolt got its start in 1978 when California voters passed Proposition 13 which resulted in not only a cap on property taxes but which also included language establishing a two-thirds majority in both houses of the state legislature for any state tax increase. To some Prop 13 is the “third rail” (untouchable topic) but to others it is now seen as the root cause of California’s current budget crisis.

Prop 13 was the topic for a new episode of Real Talk, A Santa Barbara Forum, a public affairs program produced by The Santa Barbara Channels, and the fifth in the Real Talk series. Host/moderator Jerry Roberts welcomed Joe Armendariz, a member of the Carpinteria City Council, and Susan Rose, former Santa Barbara County Supervisor, to argue the pros and cons of Prop 13 and whether it’s time to challenge it.

Real Talk: Proposition 13 – Time for a Change? was recorded in front of a live studio audience who also had the opportunity to participate. The program explores how Prop 13 shapes the relationship between state and local government, whether it is still needed, whether there should be a different standard applied to business property than to residences, and delves into many other related issues.

“It’s a lively, informative, and balanced discussion of an important topic to all of us,” commented Hap Freund, Executive Director of The Santa Barbara Channels. “We’re appreciative that Jerry, Joe and Susan offered viewers their time and insights.”

Real Talk- Proposition 13- Time for a Change? will repeat for several weeks on the following dates and times:
Sundays at 7 PM.
Mondays at Noon and 8:30 PM
Wednesdays at Midnight and 5 PM
Fridays at Noon and 8:30 PM
Saturdays at 7 PM