Stanley, Judith

Judith Stanley was a social sciences bibliographer for the University of California, Irvine Libraries in the 1970s.

From the description of Judith Stanley collection on the women's movement, 1968 - 1978. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 644790727

Judith Stanley was a social sciences bibliographer for the University of California, Irvine libraries in the 1970s.

Commonly called the "Taxpayers' Revolt of 1978," Proposition 13 was a landmark citizen's initiative written and introduced in 1977 by politicians Howard Jarvis (1903-1986) and Paul Gann (1912-1989). This proposition fixed California property taxes at 1 percent of the full cash value of the property and set the maximum inflationary rate for property value at 2 percent per year. Property value is reassessed when property is purchased, newly constructed, or undergoing change in ownership. The proposition passed with 65 percent of the vote. Proponents of Proposition 13 cited the $6 billion state surplus as evidence of overtaxation and claimed that without the bill, property owners would eventually be unable to afford their property taxes. Opponents of the tax argued that the bill was unfair to renters because it only offered tax relief to owners, that it would take funds away from publicly funded government services, and that it would cause hundreds of thousands of job losses statewide. Proposition 13 continues to be a source of debate because new owners typically pay higher taxes than previous owners.

From the description of Judith Stanley Subject Files on Proposition 13, 1973-1980 bulk 1978. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 133153001

Historical Background

Judith Stanley was a social sciences bibliographer for the University of California, Irvine Libraries in the 1970s.

From the guide to the Judith Stanley collection on the women's movement, 1968-1978, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)

Historical Background

Judith Stanley was a social sciences bibliographer for the University of California, Irvine libraries in the 1970s.

Commonly called the "Taxpayers' Revolt of 1978," Proposition 13 was a landmark citizen's initiative written and introduced in 1977 by politicians Howard Jarvis (1903-1986) and Paul Gann (1912-1989). This proposition fixed California property taxes at 1 percent of the full cash value of the property and set the maximum inflationary rate for property value at 2 percent per year. Property value is reassessed when property is purchased, newly constructed, or undergoing change in ownership. The proposition passed with 65 percent of the vote. Proponents of Proposition 13 cited the $6 billion state surplus as evidence of overtaxation and claimed that without the bill, property owners would eventually be unable to afford their property taxes. Opponents of the tax argued that the bill was unfair to renters because it only offered tax relief to owners, that it would take funds away from publicly funded government services, and that it would cause hundreds of thousands of job losses statewide. Proposition 13 continues to be a source of debate because new owners typically pay higher taxes than previous owners.

• 1965: The San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner publish series of stories about the inconsistent assessment of property taxes due to assessors accepting bribes.
• 1967: Assembly Bill 80, the Petris-Knox Bill, passes requiring county assessors to reassess property at 25 percent of market value during the following three years and to do frequent reassessments to maintain the 25 percent ratio.
• 1973: Ronald Reagan's Proposition 1 to limit state spending fails to pass in California.
• 1973 - 1977 : California enters a period of rapid housing inflation, resulting in ever increasing property taxes.
• 1978: California's estimated budget surplus is $6 billion.
• 1978: Voters approve Proposition 13 on June 6th and it becomes a California constitutional amendment.

From the guide to the Judith Stanley subject files on Proposition 13, 1973-1980, bulk 1978, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)