Costly split roll initiative won’t deliver promised revenues

When it comes to assessing homes or businesses, there is not a Democratic or Republican way. County assessors fairly and equitably administer California’s complex property tax laws and regulations. We try to ignore the political consequences of our actions. Sometimes our assessments result in property tax increases. Other times, we lower property taxes to reflect declining real estate values.
As residents and taxpayers, we care about adequate funding for schools and local governments, as w