In support of the Schools and Communities First campaign to reform commercial property tax in California, we developed a set of infographics to showcase how restoring county resources can advance health equity. We are also mobilizing public health to join the campaign to pass Prop 15, the statewide initiative which will be on the California ballot in November 2020.
Overview
We are working with the Schools and Communities First campaign to strategically bring a public health perspective into the Yes on 15 campaign which is on the California November 2020 ballot.
We know that improvements in health require a significant investment in the social, economic, and environmental conditions that keep us healthy. Many of us in the public health field have seen firsthand the impact of decades of underfunding education, local governments, and community services on our communities. We are joining with a broad coalition of California communities to reform California’s commercial property tax laws through the Yes on 15 campaign, to invest critical resources in our communities, and support the health and wellbeing of millions of Californians.
Our work consists of two parts: 1) mobilizing health professionals as a powerful constituency advocating for Prop 15, the Schools and Communities First initiative, and 2) conducting research to understand how additional tax revenue can address key social determinants of health across California.
About Proposition 15
The Schools and Communities First initiative is on the California November 2020 ballot as Prop 15. Prop 15 would raise $12 billion per year to invest in our under-resourced schools, fill critical gaps in county budgets, and expand critical programs that support community health by closing property tax loopholes that have allowed wealthy corporations to avoid paying their fair share for over 40 years.
If passed, Prop 15 would invest in things we all value: healthy families, strong communities, and quality education.
Get Involved
If you are a California voter, vote yes on Prop 15 in the November 2020 election! And contact Sari Bilick, sari@humanimpact.org, for more ways to get involved.
