A Conservative Board Member’s Vision for California’s Tax Future
By J Brett Marymee
If you ask most voters what the California State Board of Equalization does, you get a blank stare. And that’s a problem—because while the Board may operate quietly, its impact on taxpayers, homeowners, and small businesses, is anything but small.
In 2026, the Board of Equalization (BOE) serves as California’s only elected tax board. Its core mission is …
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