Board of Equalization Candidate Statements

Serves on the Board of Equalization, the state's elected tax commission, which:

  • Assesses the property of regulated railroads and specific public utilities, and assesses and collects the private railroad car tax.
  • Oversees the assessment practices of the state’s 58 county assessors.
  • Assesses and collects the alcoholic beverage tax, and jointly administers the tax on insurers.

California Board of Equalization Districts

DISTRICT 1

David Evans

Nader Shahatit | DEMOCRATIC

Taxes are complicated. We need a board of tax professionals, not career politicians. We are weaponizing taxes to penalize innovation; rather than incentivizing businesses to grow. Count on me to uphold proposition 13. As a Tax Consultant with over three decades of experience, I respectfully welcome the opportunity to earn your vote, regardless of your political preference

28793 Beattie St.
Highland, CA 92346
Tel: (909) 936-0515 | E-mail: shahatitnader@yahoo.com
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Ted Gaines

Jose S. Altamirano | DEMOCRATIC

I humbly ask for your vote to represent you on the Board of Equalization. For almost 32 years, I have worked at the California State Compensation Insurance Fund, assisting policyholders with their workers' compensation insurance needs, first as an Underwriting Manager, then as Assistant Program Manager, Interim VP of the Customer Service Center and most recently as the Business Services Operations Manager. Each of those roles has taught me the special nature of public service and public trust when your taxpayer dollars are involved. I have been involved in my community as a Commissioner with the City of West Sacramento, as the Chair of UC Davis Health Community Advisory Board and as a Board Member, Sacramento Cottage Housing Inc., a non-profit helping individuals and families transition from homelessness to self-sustainability. My education has been an amazing journey. I am the proud product of the L.A. Unified School District. In 1994, I relocated to Northern California where I earned my AA/AS from Sierra College, my B.S. in Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco, and my MBA in Finance from Drexel University. My family and my life have instilled in me a personal code of ethics built on the qualities of being fair, equitable, and inclusive. As the first Hispanic to serve in the 1st District, I am ready to bring this same commitment and dedication to serving all taxpayers. I again ask for your support and your vote for Jose Altamirano, Board of Equalization, 1st District.

P.O. Box 981266
West Sacramento, CA 95798-1266
Tel: (916) 295-4810 | Twitter: @altamiranoJSA | Instagram: altamirano4BOE

Connie Conway

Braden Murphy | DEMOCRATIC

I'm a proud middle-class husband and father of four. While property taxes provide vital government funding, the property tax system hits the middle-class hard and prevents people from being homeowners. I believe it's time to make giant corporations pay their fair share and return fairness to California's property tax system. Please vote for me so I can fight for you.

E-mail: info@Bradenforboe.com
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DISTRICT 2

Sally J. Lieber

Sally J. Lieber | DEMOCRATIC

My name is Sally Lieber. I am a corporate-free candidate running to represent you on the Board of Equalization. The Board oversees property taxes and other revenues for our State. Too often it's a place where big money interests drown out the voices of average Californians. It shouldn't be that way. I will fight to ensure that everyday people are heard; that our tax system is fair and equitable for homeowners, renters, people living with disabilities, small businesses, and communities of color; that utilities and other big money interests pay their fair share; and that every state agency works to combat climate change. My accomplishments in public office show that I care about people. In the California State Assembly, I authored legislation that raised the minimum wage, created new environmental protections, and made more CalGrant scholarships available to deserving college students. As Councilwoman and Mayor of the City of Mountain View, I helped build affordable housing for teachers; blocked Big Tobacco from advertising near schools; opened new childcare and senior services for working families; and worked to ensure the rights of youth in foster care. I am the only candidate in this race that has balanced budgets and cut unnecessary spending at both the state and local level. I am proud that my work in the State Legislature has earned a 100% lifetime rating from the Sierra Club, the California League of Conservation Voters, the Congress of California Seniors, the Consumer Federation of California, Equality California, and Planned Parenthood. But I know that the most important stamp of approval comes from you. I respectfully ask for your vote.

P.O. Box 9980
San Jose, CA 95157
Tel: (408) 591-5340 | E-mail: 2022@sallylieber.org
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Peter Coe Verbica

Peter Coe Verbica | REPUBLICAN

Peter Coe Verbica is a fifth-generation Californian, who learned the importance of a strong work ethic growing up on a cattle ranch. Trained in business, real estate, law, and as a Certified Financial Planner®, he brings extensive professional experience to the Board of Equalization, which oversees 58 county assessors who value and tax property throughout California. He currently serves as a Managing Director at Silicon Private Wealth and Viant Capital. Peter understands that Californians want good-paying jobs, safe neighborhoods, housing for teachers and first-responders, and high-quality schools. As a volunteer, Peter has actively supported schools, military service men and women, youth ballet, the symphony, Asian-American culture, and California State Parks, including Henry Coe State Park, named after his great grandfather. A father of four daughters, the oldest of whom served in the US Navy, Peter believes in service to one's community and Country. He is the former Chair of the Military Care Committee, which provided hundreds of care packages to US sailors and Marines. He is a graduate of Bellarmine, Santa Clara University, and MIT. He is a published author whose works appear in over 40 anthologies. Former President of the California Congress of Republicans, Peter Coe Verbica is part of the new, inclusive CAGOP—led by the accomplished Latina, Jessica Patterson. He is a member of Saint Francis Episcopal Church. Peter believes in a clear-eyed, efficient, and fair approach to governance and will bring a fresh perspective to this 143 year-old office. For more information go to www.peterverbica.com.

160 Lakeview Dr.
Felton, CA 95018
Tel: (408) 832-3030 | E-mail: peter.verbica@gmail.com
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Michela Alioto-Pier

Michela Alioto-Pier | DEMOCRATIC

I am Michela Alioto-Pier and I respectfully ask to represent you on the Board of Equalization. I'm a small business owner, disability rights advocate and mother of three. I want to help Californians recover from COVID-19 and ensure a sound financial foundation for our future. I come from a family of immigrants who worked along the San Francisco waterfront and up the coast of Northern California. Now, as a Napa Valley grape grower, I've seen firsthand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global-warming induced fires. I will work to combat these and other challenges to California's environment, economy and families. As a two-term member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors I emphasized job growth and economic development. I established San Francisco's Office of Economic Impact, created the City's first Economic Stimulus Plan and launched a Biotech Payroll Tax Exemption and Film Rebate Program, all of which created thousands of new jobs. As a White House Deputy Domestic Policy Advisor for Vice President Al Gore, I advised on important federal initiatives on technology, job growth, education, the environment and disability rights. As your voice on the Board of Equalization, I will ensure that our property tax programs are fair and equitable. I will ensure that the State of California receives the revenues needed to address the many challenges we face in the future, without further burden to individuals, small businesses and families. California leaders like U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and State Treasurer Fiona Ma support my candidacy. Please join us!

150 Post Street, #405
San Francisco, CA 94108
E-mail: aliotopierBOE@gmail.com
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DISTRICT 3

NO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DISTRICT 3 WERE SUBMITTED

DISTRICT 4

Randell R. Economyn

Randell R. Economy | REPUBLICAN

I have been fighting to make California better my entire life. As an investigative journalist I helped expose the biggest corruption scandal in Los Angeles County history, that lead to the criminal indictments of four members of the Assessor office that resulted in saving taxpayers millions of dollars. I stood up to California Governor Gavin Newsom when I served as the Senior Advisor and Official Spokesman for the recent recall campaign. I conducted more than 2,500 media interviews exposing his draconian policies while he dined maskless at one of the most expensive restaurants on the planet. I care deeply about our state and as your representative on the Board of Equalization I will work to put the California taxpayers first. Family budgets are being wiped out by hyperinflation. Radical politicians have destroyed the California Dream. It stops now. I Support local businesses. l support Pandemic Relief for those businesses who have been destroyed by Political Lockdowns. I was born in Hawthorne, California in 1960 at a community hospital called Holly Park. I am also the grandson of an amazing proud Greek immigrant who came to America around 1900 to "Live the American Dream." My life has been a great training ground up to this point, and now I am ready to make California government more accountable to all the people. Join me, and yes, this campaign really is about the economy! Randy Economy www.Economy4BOE.com

69766 Via Del Norte
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Tel: (562) 743-0882 | E-mail: Randy@hotwaterstudio.com
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Twitter: @EconomyRadio

Mike Schaefer

Mike Schaefer | DEMOCRATIC

I'm Mike Schaefer, "The Equalizer." I'm proud to serve as your Elected Taxpayer Advocate and as the Vice Chair of the California State Board of Equalization. 10 million of you, my constituents, in the counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Imperial, and San Bernardino, rely upon me to serve as your state fiscal watchdog using my oversight responsibilities for our $77 billion property tax system, which funds schools and local government services you count on. When you elected me in 2019, I became the oldest freshman constitutional officer in state history. When the pandemic struck, I worked with Governor Newsom to initiate an Executive Order which aided small businesses by postponing penalty deadlines for property tax statements helping to keep businesses afloat during challenging times. I co-led a 50-person statewide COVID-19 Task Force that created innovative tax solutions to protect Prop 13, veterans, individuals, families and seniors. Experience and Education: Business degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree from Georgetown University. Investigator and Financial Analyst for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. My legal career began in the San Diego City Attorney's office, before going into private practice and becoming a champion for fair and equitable election law. State Controller Betty Yee, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and the California Democratic Party, have all endorsed my re-election. I am honored to earn your vote and will continue to fight for tax justice and equity protecting your hard-earned tax dollars. Visit www.MikeFightsForUs.com

Tel: (858) 264-6711 | E-mail: mikeschaefer2022@gmail.com
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Matthew Harper

Matthew Harper | REPUBLICAN

My name is Matthew Harper, and I am running for California Board of Equalization. I signed the Pledge to Protect Proposition 13. I signed the Pledge to Oppose Tax Increases. Not only have I pledged to defend Proposition 13 and oppose tax increases, but I have a consistent record of upholding these promises as an elected official. I was elected to serve three full terms on the Huntington Beach Union High School District. I was then elected to serve a full term on the Huntington Beach City Council, chosen as Mayor my final year. Subsequently, I was elected to serve two full terms representing coastal Orange County to the California State Assembly. I consistently earned an "A" rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. I grew up in Huntington Beach and attended public schools. My wife Elizabeth and I are homeowners in Huntington Beach, and we graduated from Huntington Beach High School. I later attended the University of Southern California, earning my degree in Public Policy and Management from the School of Public Administration. I am running because I have the education, experience and qualifications to represent you well. I believe it is important to be ethical, honorable and forthright. Like you, I continue to be frustrated with our state government. The California Board of Equalization needs to do better for you, and I am committed to doing better. I will never forget that the People are in charge. Vote for the candidate that you can count on who; signed the Pledge to Protect Proposition 13, signed the Pledge to Oppose Tax Increases, and consistently earned an "A" rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Please mark your ballot today and vote, "Matthew Harper for California Board of Equalization."

P.O. Box 4472
Huntington Beach, CA 92605
E-mail: contactme@votematthewharper.com
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David Dodson

David B. Dodson | DEMOCRATIC

With thirty years experience in Property Tax Assessment at the BOE & manager of the Southern California regional office, I am the most qualified candidate. The Board oversees California's Property Tax system. I'm committed to using my knowledge in this specialized field to protect your rights, fight against loopholes & solve challenges. I'll deliver the necessary expertise to navigate tax law changes. The home is one of the few avenues for families to build wealth. I'll make positive changes to help Californians. #USCG

P.O. Box 3804
Dana Point, CA 92629
Tel: (949) 484-6435 | E-mail: DavidDodson4BOE@gmail.com
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Instagram: dodson4boe/ | Other: LinkedIn: in/dodson4boe/

John F. Kelly

John F. Kelly | REPUBLICAN

Dear Voter, my commitment to you as a disciple of the famous tax-fighter, Howard Jarvis, of Proposition 13 fame, is to continue in his footsteps to fairly and equitably execute the original charter of the BOE. The BOE has become a tool of the left in our state and tarnished its purpose. Winners never quit, and quitters never win and on that sentiment that this is my third run for the BOE. I am a life-long conservative who is persistent. You must be concerned by Milquetoast characters cavorting around claiming to be tax fighters. I promise to be an advocate for you and to use this office to be a bully pulpit seeking improvements in the way taxpayers are served. As a former councilman, I understand the importance of fair treatment for persons and business interests before the BOE. Howard Jarvis won his crusade to protect us all from omnivorous taxation and the passage of Proposition 13. I am the only candidate who for nearly four decades has been in the trenches as a brick and mortar merchant subject to the various tax obligations imposed by the state legislature. I grew up pulling my own bootstraps, which is a testimony of my upbringing. Proposition 13 will become extinct if California retailers are not protected. My solemn promise to you is to be honest, hardworking, and a loyal servant. I am not a career politician. This is not a stop to another office. Thank you, John F. Kelly

325 South "C" Street
Tustin, CA, 92780
Tel: (714) 510-6993 | E-mail: JohnnyKellytux@gmail.com

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The statements and opinions expressed by the candidates are their own. Statements have not been checked for accuracy and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Secretary of State's office. The order of the statements was determined by randomized drawing. Each statement was submitted and paid for by the candidate. A candidate who did not submit a statement may be otherwise qualified to appear on the ballot.