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Board of Equalization members press for property-tax relief and informational hearings after Southern California wildfires
Summary
Board members at the Board of Equalization meeting on Jan. 23 focused opening remarks and follow-up proposals on the recent Southern California wildfires, discussing property-tax impacts for displaced residents, possible deferrals, and plans for informational hearings and a February planning item.
At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Board of Equalization opened with multiple members detailing the effects of recent Southern California wildfires and discussing how property-tax policy might help displaced residents and businesses.
Controller Cohen said the BOE had staff on the ground and pledged the board’s support, saying, “this body, the Board of Equalization, as well as other state agencies are here to support and to serve you.” Controller Cohen’s remarks opened a series of comments from board members who described damage to homes, businesses and schools and urged action on tax and administrative relief.
Member Vasquez described the scale of destruction and discussed options for taxpayers whose homes and businesses were destroyed. “They’re still gonna owe these taxes, but whatever we can do, I think, to defer it as long as possible,” he said, and suggested the board consider a special hearing or…
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