DEMAND HONEST TAXATION for DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS!

Black, brown and socioeconomically disadvantaged families are deceived by their local government. Many black, brown and elderly community members are taxed for non-dwelling space in their homes even though the tax code specifically imposes tax for dwelling space!  The result of this scheme?  Black, brown and elderly families are thousands of dollars poorer today.

Meanwhile, many privileged community members including some Councilmembers and other elected, are not paying for all of their dwelling space.  Beautifully remodeled homes, with City permits, are paying for only half of their dwelling space, like this beautiful home on Piedmont Ave, saving the wealthy thousands $$$ each year.

The Taxing Authorities need to restore equity to harmed community members!  Stand in support of socioeconomically disadvantaged in the City of Berkeley.  Ask black, brown and elderly community members you know if they have checked their property tax bills to see if they are a victim of this taking from their local governments. 

It is a criminal infraction to deviate from appropriate taxation. The City and County have been unwilling to conform and it benefits the wealthy. The cumulative results tallied by our organization so far are $947,000 in lost revenues to the City and School Programs over the last decade, and $570,000 of lost county revenues. 

When the working class backbone of the Berkeley’s community subsidize the wealthy, socioeconomic disparity increases!

What are you willing to give up so a disparately impacted community member can receive equitable treatment?  PLEASE CALL YOUR COUNCILMEMBER and County Tax Collector NOW in protest.