TWICE A YEAR THEY CAN WRITE A LAW TO HELP US
Do it now!
We need as many people to call, email, write comments in their posts. Tell others to do the same.
TARGET DATES
There are certain dates that we want peopleto take action that date or around that date. Yes, you can contact them on other dates but do so before the deadline. When there is high volume Legislature's Offices take note.
6/6 Prop 13. Approved by voter's date. Capped and changed property taxes.
9/17 US Constitution Day. Birth of the Government.
11/4 Prop 58. Approved by voter's date. Children inherited parents' tax base.
DEMAND YOUR LEGISLATORS HELP US
Contact TODAY and EVERY day.
Email, call or message on social media your Legislator who can get us in front of a committee. Be persistent. They can get this done without the need for another petitioning campaign. You will probably not speak with them directly, but the more people their Aides hear from the better. Ask them to draft a Constitutional Amendment to FiXProp19 that would:
Tell them in addition to being deceptive you found out it is in violation of the US Constitution 14th Amendment Due Process:
14th Amendment - "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunity of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
If you want details of Proposition 54 Due Process and House Rules (Asm 92 / Sen 38.5) Germaneness.
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS
Contact TODAY and EVERY day
Find your legislators click here.
Or scroll down to find details on all of Legislators:
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers
https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators
Definitely try to get to Legislators in whatever manner you can. Another method is to correspond with committees - group of people who decide our fate, use the Position Letter Portal here.
We want to focus on those Democrats that abstained from voting on Prop19 or SCA4, those who were supporters at the SCA4 hearing or those who gave us the time to meet specifically:
Call Sacramento Offices (first number) unless you know your Legislature is in your home district office.
Abstained:
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner 916 319-2077 858-481-7704
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris 916 319-2073 949-251-0074
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva 916 319-2067 714-521-6713
Senator Sabrina Cervantes 916 651-4031 951-680-6750
Senator Ben Allen 916 651-4024 310-414-8190
Senator Melissa Hurtado 916-651-4016
Supporter:
Assemblymember Mike Gipson 916 319-2065 562-252-0865
Meetings concluded:
Assemblymember Ahrens 916 319-2026 408-446-2810
Assemblymember Chris Ward 916 319-2078 619-280-7801
Senator Blakespear 916 651-4038
Senator Wahab 916 651-4410 510 794-3900
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner 916 319-2077 858-481-7704 ABSTAINED
These are the newly elected since Prop19 passed:
Christopher Cabaldon 916 651-4003
Jerry McNerney 916-651-4005
Caroline Menjivar 916-651-4020
Steve Padilla 916-651-4018
Sasha Renee Perez 916-651-4025
Eloise Gomez Reyes 916-651-4029
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 916 651-4048
Henry Stern 916-651-4027
Suzette Valladeres 916-651-4023
Akilah Weber Pierson 916-651-4039
Maggie Krell 916 319-2006 (D – Sacramento): Former state deputy attorney general.
John Harabedian 319-2041(D – Sierra Madre): Former mayor and LA County prosecutor.
Nick Schultz 916 319-2044 (D – Burbank): Former mayor and Burbank
City Councilmember.
Heather Hadwick 916-319-2001(R – Siskiyou County): Farmer and former
emergency manager.
Jeff Gonzalez 916-319-2036 (R – Coachella Valley): Marine Corps veteran and
small business owner.
Mark Gonzalez (916) 319-2054 (D – Los Angeles): Longtime party leader, now serving as Majority Whip.
Jessica M. Caloza (916) 319-2052 (D – Los Angeles): Former state attorney general advisor, now Assistant Majority Whip.
Celeste Rodriguez (916) 319-2043 (D – San Fernando): Served as Assistant Speaker
pro Tempore.
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins (916) 319-2079 (D – San Diego): Assistant Majority Leader on Policy and Research
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Alexandra M. Macedo 916-319-2033 (R – Tulare County): Rose rapidly through the ranks to become the Assembly Republican Leader.
Dawn Addis 916-319-2030 (D – Morro Bay): Co-founder of Women’s March San Luis Obispo
Juan Alanis 916-319-2022 (R – Modesto): Former sergeant with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.
Jasmeet Kaur Bains 916-319-2035 (D – Bakersfield): Family physician representing the Central Valley.
Liz Ortega 916-319-2020 (D – San Leandro): Prominent labor leader representing the East Bay.
Josh Hoover 916-319-2007 (R – Folsom): Defeated a long-time Democratic incumbent in a highly competitive district.
Rick Chavez Zbur 916-319-2051 (D – Santa Monica): Former executive director of Equality California, currently serving as Democratic Caucus Chair.
Josh Lowenthal 916-319-2069 (D – Long Beach): Serving as the Speaker pro Tempore.
Greg Wallis (R – Bermuda Dunes): Won one of the closest races in California history in 2022 by just 85 votes.
Kate Sanchez 916-319-2071 (R – Rancho Santa Margarita): Constitutional conservative representing Southern California.
Alex Lee 916-319-2024 (D – San Jose): Made history as the youngest member elected to the State Assembly in modern times and its first openly bisexual member.
Lisa Calderon 916-319-2056 (D – Whittier): Succeeded her stepmother in the legislature, continuing a long family history of public service.
Laurie Davies 916-319-2074 (R – Laguna Niguel): Former mayor of Laguna Niguel who won a highly contested coastal district.
HOW TO FILL OUT HOW TO CHANGE THE LAW FORM
We filled out one for you. These are possible questions and our answers. Please use your own words when you can and personalize your own story for greater impact.
WHAT TO SAY
Can I speak with the Legislative Director
That gets you to a decision maker. Tell them to:
Draft a Constitutional Amendment to Fix Prop 19
Attached is the petition we circulated that had Title and Summary approved by Attorney General and language approved by Legislative Counsel. Dates need to be updated for retroactivity. (SEND OUR PETITION: The language is in the petition)
If they say there is no time
It is possible. When Democrats were late for the ballot they wrote SB300 to make an exception to get on the ballot.
They will ask who you are with
You can say are a constituent/CA resident who is/will be affected. Working with the United Organization of Taxpayers (Us volunteers formed under this title).
They will ask/You offer to send the Language
Get their email. Will end with @sen.ca.gov or @asm.ca.gov. Write the body. Attach petition. Download Language/Petition from our RESOURCE page here.
There is the script if you need to read something
You may want o summarize; here is the script.
How to use the Position Letter Portal
https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/faces/index.xhtml
The submission of position letters to committees as bills move through California’s legislative process. Who should use this site? Anyone wishing to submit a position on a California Legislative bill can use this site. Please note we have three categories of registrants:
- Registered Lobbyists with the Secretary of State
- Organizations – an individual affiliated with an organization
- Individuals
How Do I Get Started? After completing a one-time registration to obtain a username and password, log in to submit your position letter as a registered lobbyist, organization or individual seeking to communicate your views to the bill author’s staff as well as the committee that will be hearing the bill.
I Need More Help
For a list of site FAQs, click here.
To submit a request for assistance or provide site feedback, click here.
We value your input which will help us further improve the position letter process.
Thank you for making the effort! We need to make them aware of our cause so FiXProp19 is NOT out of sight out of mind! Please schedule a meeting if you are willing.
WHAT TO WRITE
Dear Senator/Assemblymember____ (Select and add name.)
I ask that you pass a bill (constitutional amendment) to get Fix Prop 19 on the 2026 ballot like the Legislators did for Propositions 58 and 193. Our specific request:
- 1. Repeal The Unaffordable Property Tax Reassessment
- 2. Keep portability
- 3. Add Retroactivity so Families aren't forced to sell Truly Affordable Multigenerational Homes or close small businesses
Also, copy and paste to cc, with the above email:
assemblymember.ahrens@assembly.ca.gov, assemblymember.stefani@assembly.ca.gov,
senator.blakespear@senate.ca.gov,
Create your message or modify this sample Google Document to send in an email/letter/message. DO NOT EDIT THIS master COPY… COPY and SAVE first, then MODIFY according to method of delivery. Be sure to include your information, change the "Dear" person, verify the first sentence AND SEND!!! Document here.
If you live in their district, have them RECORD your view - you are against 2020's Proposition 19. Give them your contact information: name, phone, zip code.
Please complete the Ought to be a law on as many Legislators sites as possible.
https://boerner.asmdc.org/there-ought-be-law
These are possible questions:
Organization or Government Entity - Put down United Organization of Taxpayers.
Legislative Proposal / Bill Idea
What is the problem or need for the bill?
What is the problem or deficiency in existing law? Why is it a problem? Who is being affected or impacted by this issue?
What is your proposed solution?
How would this solution address the problem? Attach draft language of proposed law or change in existing law, if available. Please be as detailed as possible.
Legislative History?
Has this proposal or similar legislation been introduced before? Any similar legislation in other states or at the federal level? Please include bill number, author, legislative year and outcome of the legislation.
Background Information
Please include any studies, reports, statistics, facts, newspaper articles, personal experience, or anecdotal evidence relating your proposal. Be specific.
Fiscal Impact
Please describe any state costs, savings, or generated revenue by your legislative proposal.
Anticipated support or opposition to this legislative proposal
Please include associations, advocacy groups, interest groups, and state agencies and departments.
District Impact (Positive and negative)
Who in the district will be impacted by your legislative proposal? Have you checked with them?
Additional Background Information
SEND THEM ARTICLES
Make sure the 6 article links work when you send
Sheri lost her home and Jim Brulte said he was misled as part of promotional materials.
They are making Generational Wealth a bad thing calling out inequities and "caste system." Isn't it better we have less people on public assistance and public resources go to the most needy? Most people inherit in their Golden Years and average age of ownership is 49. Should we be forcing people to sell the only home they may ever own? Especially when only 22% of Californians can afford to buy.
Prop19 was nicknamed the "Homelessness Machine" with Seniors the largest demographic moving into homelessness. Many retiring at age 65 are likely to outlive assets. A forced sale of Truly Affordable Multigenerational Homes may generate $1Million... that $1Million may last 16.8 years. We are living longer. Supporting homeless at $160k per person per year is normal. They are building homeless housing for $600k to $1Million. They say it costs 4 x more to house someone in public housing than to allow them to age in place. 66% of households are childless. Why don't we leave them to age in place as it would be cheaper?
Prop19 was sold in the name of Equity and supposed to help minorities. It hurts minorities.
Share our media channels
Who is hurt? Everyone and every entity.
Who is hurt? Everyone and every entity. Here is our Dear Campaign: Here is our Dear Campaign:
1. Dear Employer
a. Corporate
b. Small business - Mom and Pop
2. Dear Employee
3. Dear Customers
4. Dear Landlord
5. Dear Children
6. Dear Tenant was done but is modified...
7. Dear Neighbor
SEND THEM THIS
HOW TO FILL OUT THE LEGISLATOR'S FORM
These are possible questions and our answers. Please personalize your own story for greater impact.
Find your legislators here. Go to Contact. Choose:
1. Comment.
- Provide your name, address, etc.
- NAME OF ORGANIZATION: choose one or something you are comfortable with: For Californians Nonpartisan volunteers to #FixProp19 javelin formed under United Organization of Taxpayers. (You can find the name at the bottom of the website.)
- WHO DO YOU REPRESENT (groups, neighborhood, city, etc). Ex: Artists who will be displaced. Disabled Senior citizen who can’t afford higher property taxes. FixProp19, ForCalifornians.com
- SELECT AN ISSUE: Propose a new law
- IS YOUR SUBJECT/CAUSE TIME SENSITIVE? Yes, Legislatures have a 2/21/25 deadline. we need to get them to see/listen to us before then. Request a meeting accordingly.
- IF THE ASSEMBLY MEMBER OR SENATOR IS NOT AVAILABLE? Respond with “yes” – that you are willing to meet with staff.
- HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED IN YOUR DISTRICT. All.
- After you do this, we want you to also request a meeting.
- COMMENTS: include #FixProp19, ForCalifornians.com. Urge them to sponsor a bill to get this on the 2026 ballot. Example:
WE ARE IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING OUR HOME! Please sponsor a bill to #FixProp19 and help us update Proposition 19 (2020), the death tax that’s bleeding the working and middle class dry. Prop 19 has been devastating to my family and we’re desperately trying to hold on! Reinstate Prop 58 & 193 to roll back the assessment value of inherited property to pre-Prop 19 values. We’d like to keep the portability aspects of Prop 19 but update the massive financial burden this law is causing and roll back the property tax rate to pre-Prop 19 level.
Then we need you to also schedule a meeting. One or more of us can go with you.
2. Scheduling Request. There are 3 options: in person, virtual, and event.
A. Meeting Request We are asking for an “In-Person” meeting to discuss our wants.
- Fill out their form with your personal information.
- MEETING TOPIC/PURPOSE OF MEETING: Put our mission statement here.
- BILL NUMBER: we don't have one at this time.
- ISSUE TO BE DISCUSSED: Fix Prop 19.
- POSITION: Support. You are asking your Rep to support us on Prop 19.
Attendees
- Fill in your personal information.
- ATTENDEES: I will see which volunteers are available that day. It will be from 1-5 people only. If you do not know who is coming, ok to leave blank. Give names of other attendees when requesting a meeting.
- ATTENDEE IS CONSTITUENT: Yes, if you live there and this person is your Representative.
Meeting Date/Time & Location
- FLEXIBLE: Choose this option.
- One that improves the chances of meeting with the Assembly Member or Senator.
- Work on the availability of the legislator.
- Be flexible, offer alternatives.
- Avoid saying “I need to get back to you after I check with my group members.”
Preferred Location of Meeting:
- Capitol Office
PROS may be a better chance to meet with your Rep.
CONS would it be very hard on you if you have driven for hours and still didn't meet with them? May only speak with an Aide.
- District Office
PROS easier for you to stay local.
CONS may only speak with an Aide.
- Virtual Meeting
PROS Could be anytime.
CONS would have to find someone with a video account. - Other
Attach Background Information Info, Agendas, Speaking Points etc.
- Provide documentation.
- There may be complex questions.
- For both, please see Supporting Documentation below.
Additional Comments: Don’t know how many people coming to meeting can update then. Put our link: ForCalifornians.com
B. Virtual Request
- Invite them to be a guest speaker at our weekly 7 PM Zoom meetings.
- EVENT TITLE Weekly 7 PM Zoom meetings for Volunteers.
- DRESS ATTIRE. Casual.
- How long will the Assemblymember be speaking or participating? 1 hour.
- Subject Matter to be Addressed and/or the Assemblymember's role. Give their stance on Prop 19.
- WILL THERE BE OTHER SPEAKERS? No.
- WILL THERE BE A Q&A? Yes.
- HAS THE MEDIA BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND? No.
- APPROXIMATE ATTENDEES 20-100.
- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
C. Event at a physical location.
- We have none at this time. Possible ones are rallies, parades, neighborhood events, etc.
3. Follow up your request.
- There may be a timeline specified.
IF YOU SECURE A MEETING
- Make sure other attendees can make the date/time or be prepared to present on your own.
- Ask how long you will have to speak?
- Reconfirm.
Research Your Representative
- What party does your representative belong to (Republican or Democrat)?
- Newly elected or a veteran? (# of terms and years).
- If a veteran, any leadership positions? Committee Chair?
- Is your representative a member of a key committee?
- Is your representative a Sponsor or Co-Sponsor of key bills?
- Representative Office Location, Phone Number, etc.
Prepare your presentation
- Provide a meeting agenda. (Plan on 30 minutes).
- Introductions (5 minutes)
- I represent a Nonpartisan all Volunteer Group, FixProp19
- Introduce Topic (5 minutes)
- “I/we are here today to discuss amending Proposition 19 of 2020, which enacted ill-fated changes to the California property tax laws, causing dramatic financial hardship on seniors, disabled, renters, and small business owners.”
- We are here because - 1 minute impactful statements, such as, I will lose my home! Let me share a 2 minute story.
- Real life impacts realized by Californians (5 minutes)
- Property tax protections and safeguards stripped away
- Unforeseen escalated property taxes
- Losing homes because of Prop 19
- Potential homelessness
- Misleading Ad-Campaigns (5 minutes)
- $40M funding from CAR
- Funds have not been given to organizations mentioned
- Our Ask (5 minutes)
- Reinstate Props 58, 193, and roll back assessments to pre-Prop 19 levels.
- Provide “Legislative Proposal” documents and other relevant handouts.
- Bring in documents that you feel ok with leaving. Examples, Property taxes before and after.
- Maybe bring in visuals: of the effects of Prop 19, statistic, etc.
- Follow up (5 minutes)
- Action Items if any
- Meeting close
Before the Meeting
- Know the location, parking, building, room number, time.
- California State Capitol 10th and L Streets. Sacramento, CA 95814. Know which of the 4 entrances to use.
- Arrive early, allow time for parking, security screening.
- Consider wearing a name tag. Makeshift: cut up paper and tape to safety pin.
- Take materials with you and a notepad, pen.
- Take a computer and bookmark web pages.
- Provide a copy of key documents for the Representative.
- Make sure everyone in your group has a copy of the key documents and videos.
- Ask your team members to take notes. Designate one team member to observe reactions of the state team and for specific talking points during the meeting.
- For any location, check on Wifi if showing videos or needing internet access. (HINT: do not rely on Internet connectivity. Download any presentation you wish to show and run it from your computer.”
- Practice any videos so you know how to play immediately. And volume.
- Rehearse a 1-2 victim impact statement.
Online Meeting
- If you can practice getting on the Zoom to work out any errors, mic working, etc.
- Have links, pictures, info ready to upload to the chat.
THE MEETING
- Dress appropriately. Do not wear bracelets as they bang on the table. If the Zoom mic is near you, Zoomers will hear it.
- Wear a name badge.
- Silence cell phones.
- Formally address the representative, ie as “Assembly Member ______” or “Senator ______.”
- Introduce yourself and have others who are with you to do the same.
- Be confident and serve as the knowledge resource for your cause.
- Be energetic, positive attitude, show enthusiasm, positive body language.
- Be cordial, state your case, ask questions then listen, take notes.
- Do not record the session unless you ask for permission to do so.
- Speak clearly and provide your “ask.”
- Provide subject of the “ask” in a simple sentence.
- Provide summary in bullet points.
- Make a “case” for your ask.
- Know your cause, demonstrate your expertise, but do not mislead or give false information.
- Make sure you capture the names (with correct spelling) and positions of those who represent the Assembly Member or Senator. Ask for their business cards.
- Distinguish between key items you will hand over during the meeting vs additional docs/notes you may need to answer questions.
- Do not let the paperwork be the focus. Suggest something like, “I brought this for your records and hope you will review it after our meeting.”
- For documents that you will turn over, put them in a manila or folder and put a title on the folder, include the date.
- If in public location, make sure you provide directions to legislator.
- If in public location, make sure room is accommodating and comfortable.
- Allow your representative to ask questions and engage in the conversation.
- Allow for your team to provide very brief statements. You as the presenter should provide the bulk of the ask.
- Ask if the Representative is open to further discussion and/or being a Sponsor or Co-sponsor of your cause.
- If the Representative cannot commit, ask if they need more time or information.
- If the Representative is onboard with being a Sponsor or Co-Sponsor, ask if you can take a photo and post it.
- Ask for “next steps” and “dates for follow up.”
- Thank the Representative and their staff for attending the meeting.
Online Meeting
- Find out how long the meeting is.
- Write in the chat the time it will end. Periodically rewrite the time.
- Have materials ready to put in the chat. IMPORTANT a copy of our petition because it already has "language" written. Drag petition info the chat. Copy and paste also: It is possible to have a Constitution amendment. Our petition we circulated had Title and Summary approved by Attorney General and language approved by Legislative Counsel. Dates need to be updated for retroactivity.
- If you are on Zoom, self monitor. Tell people to mute themselves. Help answer questions. Post your stories. Relative links.
- Have several people be a relay messenger so you know what is happening on the Zoom.
- BE ON TIME. There may be one chance to be let in - don't miss it. Government tries to start ON TIME. There is limited time given. Therefore:
- STATE what the issue is AND how to fix it.
- ONLY PRESENT YOUR STORY IN 1 MINUTE! Do NOT give extraneous information. Say how it affects you and what hardship it will cause.
- When they say they have to end in a few minutes - they mean it. So sum it up in 10 words and end, so that they can say anything that's important.
POST MEETING
- Send “thank you notice” to the Representative.
- If you are conducting follow up action items, state that in your email/letter and give an estimated time for when your tasks will be completed.
- Debrief with your team.
- What went well.
- Where could you have been stronger.
- General sense of meeting.
- Action item assignment amongst you and your team members for follow-up.
- Let us know what happened.
LEARN ABOUT THE CA LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
The California State Legislature, which is the lawmaking body, is made of two houses:
https://www.senate.ca.gov/ Citizens' Guide TAB learn how a Bill becomes a Law.
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On Legislator page fill out the form - tell them to Fix 19
How to change the law ideas. See our Contact your Legislator page for details.
Governor Debate AND any candidate debate. Call and write in and ask will they Fix Prop 19? Look for YouTube videos and other posts, social media, group chats, articles, etc. that mention the debate and ask the questions in the comment section and give a summary of why Prop 19 is bad.