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California State Board of Equalization District 1
California State Board of Equalization District 1
Office role
Nelson Esparza
Democratic
Shannon Grove
Republican
Nelson Esparza
Democratic
Shannon Grove
Republican
Issue stances
Issue getting the most attention
Tax collection enforcement
Ensure tax dollars are collected fairly, require same rules for tax collection, and protect taxpayers’ money in tax administration.
Pledges taxpayer advocacy on the Board of Equalization and seeks to give people a voice when state tax agencies treat them unfairly.
Issue with the biggest divide
Property tax assessments
Ensure fair, impartial property tax assessments.
Protect Proposition 13 on the Board of Equalization and authored SB 566 to increase homeowners’ exemptions for certain senior homeowners.
Tax system transparency
Fight for more transparency in the tax system.
No sourced answer
Who's backing them
Endorsements
Child care workers
2
Education workers
2
LGBTQ+ community
2
Law enforcement
7
Farmers & ranchers
3
Experience
2019 to present
Councilmember - District 7, Fresno City
Trustee, Fresno County Board of Education
Economics Instructor, Fresno City College
2018 to present
State Senator, California State Senate
1993 to present
Founder / CEO, Continental Labor & Staffing Resources
2010 to 2016
Assemblymember, California State Assembly
Veteran, U.S. Army
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