California Insider Video Interview: Local Taxes, Public Unions, And The Story Behind “So, Does It Matter?”
A conversation with Jon Fleischman about California tax hikes, public employee unions, and independent political comment
I recently joined California Insider with Siyamak Khorrami of The Epoch Times for a wide-ranging conversation about California politics.
We discussed local tax increases, the role public employee unions play in driving government spending, the proposed property tax increase in Los Angeles, and the broader pressure on California taxpayers.
We also talked about this Substack — So, Does It Matter? — how it came about, why I launched it, and why I believe independent political commentary is more important than ever.
Watch the full interview below:
Some Other Great Video California Insider Episodes…
I am embedding a couple of other episodes below that I think you will enjoy. Their YouTube channel with TONS of episodes can be found here. You should subscribe!
This is a great interview with Susan Shelley of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association…
California's fuel system is under pressure, not because demand has fallen, but because the path from oil to fuel has narrowed. What happens when pipelines shut down, and oil that once flowed underground now requires nearly 100 trucks a day on Kern County roads? Steve Layton, president of E&B Natural Resources, explains how recent infrastructure changes are affecting the flow of oil through the state, with consequences that often surface quietly before becoming visible to the public.
A big thank you to the California Insider team for having me over and for my cool goodie bag!