Ballots & Brews 2020: Housing & Property Taxes

Want to get informed before voting on the issues put to you, the people of California, on the 2020 ballot? Join KQED for a live online series that will educate, entertain, and inspire your civic participation. Hosted every Tuesday in October by our political reporters and special guests, these interactive virtual events break down the ballot, taking a closer look at how the initiatives took shape and what they mean for you.

As we head into the homestretch of this election season, share your questions and make your voting plan with the insight and analysis from KQED!

Housing & Property Taxes: Prop 15, Prop 19, & Prop 21

This week, KQED's Senior Politics and Government Editor Scott Shafer hosts a conversation about the ways that housing and property taxes, once again, find themselves at the center of debates playing out on the California ballot.

This time, voters face propositions about tax rates on large commercial property owners, the transfer of property tax assessments by vulnerable homeowners (older, disabled, or victims of natural disaster), and whether to allow local governments to expand rent control. KQED housing reporters Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari join to explore these initiatives and their implications in depth.

Featuring "NPR-style" commentary by Bay Area comedy troupe Killing My Lobster.

Be sure to follow all of KQED’s Election 2020 coverage and voter resources at KQED.org/Elections!

We're partnering with KALW Local Public Radio to share information and resources with Bay Area communities as Election Day approaches. We'll be cross-promoting each other's coverage and virtual events in the weeks ahead.