George Runner, former State Senator and the newest elected member of the CA Board of Equalization, published a striking opinion piece in the Fox & Hounds Daily, today. According to Runner, Governor Jerry Brown’s budget is foolish. (more…)
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Mario Conde published a piece in the Tribune Weekly Chronicle today that includes more details about Assemblyman V. Manuel Perez’ views on reforming California’s Enterprise Zone program.
We still don’t have specifics, although Assemblyman Perez made general reference to ideas developed last year by Assembly’s committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy – a committee Perez chairs. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Debra Gruszecki published a lengthy article in The Desert Sun yesterday describing Coachella Valley area responses to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to dismantle California’s Enterprise Zones program. While there is much in her article worth reading, one statement in particular captured my attention. (more…)
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I’ve been seeing many similar articles during the past week. Councilman Larry Hansen says it perfectly. (more…)
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Today, I am varying from my usual approach in order to share an opinion with you. (Of course, we will also keep watching for important developments in state and federal news.)
The California enterprise zone program offers lower state taxes to employers setting up operations inside any of 42 zones located throughout the state. For businesses using the program, it has been a godsend in the current economic crisis. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Mayor Marsha McLean of the City of Santa Clarita joined defenders of California’s Redevelopment Agencies and Enterprise Zones while speaking at a City Council meeting yesterday. Refering to Governor Jerry Brown’s draconian proposals to eliminate both programs as part of his balance-the-budget plan, McLean said
“Our enterprise zones have been a tremendous boon,” said McLean. “[Governor Brown] wants to abolish those as well. We know the budget has to be balanced but this isn’t the way to go.” (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Gavin Newsom was sworn in on Monday as California’s Lieutenant Governor. After his speech on that occasion in Sacramento, Mr. Newsom commented on Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal to eliminate state enterprise zones and redevelopment agencies. (more…)
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Rick Orlov, Staff Writer for the Contra Costa Times reports that local officials from Los Angeles are speaking out against Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to eliminate state enterprise zones and redevelopment areas. This comes as no surprise, of course, and we anticipate many more state and local leaders to join that chorus. (more…)
California Budget, California Enterprise Zone, City Of Los Angeles, Defending Enterprise Zones, Governor Jerry Brown, Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio VillaraigosaRead more: Los Angeles Officials Loud and Clear Against CA Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Enterprise ZonesPUBLISHED IN
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California Enterprise Zones Believe Job Creation is a Key to Bolstering California’s Economy
The California Association of Enterprise Zones (CAEZ) understands California and Governor Brown are looking for ways to close a $28 billion budget deficit. CAEZ believes the ultimate solution will only be achieved through strengthening California’s economy and creating jobs. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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I would be remiss, with all the buzz on this subject, if I didn’t at least mention it.
An unnamed source “familiar with his budget proposal” revealed to the Sacramento Bee on Monday that Governor Jerry Brown’s yet to be revealed proposal includes plans to “wipe out hundreds of local redevelopment agencies” and to eliminate enterprise zones. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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