San Bernardino County Cancels the Citizens Votes, for a 3rd Time!
In June 2022, San Bernardino County voters approved Measure Z. Despite the win, the county has found ways to thwart the victory at the polls.
Fire Tax Repeal Remains Viable
Voters have enthusiastically opted to repeal the Fire Protection Service Zone Five (FP-5) special tax. An appeal to Superior Court Judge David Cohn PRIOR to the election makes the final passage of Measure Z an entirely viable scenario.
Thank You Citizens of San Bernardino County!
A big “Thank You” to San Bernardino County citizens! With your support and cooperation we were able to collect over 14,000 signatures to place a “Repeal FP-5” initiative on the ballot for June 7, 2022.
The Political Reason To Repeal The FP-5 Fire Service Tax
Supporting FP5 repeal will allow a San Bernardino politician to position themselves as both a small government advocate and a champion of the working class.
The Legal Reason To Repeal The FP-5 Fire Service Tax
A property tax increase was imposed on San Bernardino County residents in 2018. It was never voted on. Here are the legal reasons to repeal.
Why Repeal the FP-5 Fire Tax?
Over one million San Bernardino County residents are subject to a special tax that violates this clause in the state Constitution. There are a variety of reasons county voters should repeal the special tax associated with the Fire Protection Service Zone Five (FP-5).
Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley's Battle with County Fire and FP-5
The Stark Similarities of Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley: Their Battle with County Fire and FP-5. Shortly after Wonder Valley residents voted to become part of County Fire, property owners were encumbered with an additional fire fee. Through a bureaucratic loophole, County Fire’s raising of property taxes did not require a public vote.
Fire Services that Stay Within Budget
How do you provide much needed service that involves the health and public safety with little budget dollars? You get creative in how you provide these services.
The Red Brennan Group Gets a Second Opinion
The Red Brennan Group asked an honest question and received a misleading reply.
LAFCO is No Laughing Matter
LAFCO and The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meet some resistance when the Red Brennan Group steps on the scene.
San Antonio Heights : A Lesson in Civic Duty
San Antonio Heights was an unincorporated township that found themselves bundled together in the FP-5 Expansion.
FP-5 Tax: Same Service, Higher Prices
You may not have heard of the FP-5 Tax, but if you're a resident of San Bernardino County, it may impact you in a big way.