Dear Editor,

November 3 is only days away, and early voting is already open.  The most important thing on the ballot is Proposition 1, which, if passed, will reduce residential property taxes by 50%.  Here are some things you should know before you vote:

1. The idea for Proposition 1 started in 2024 with failed gubernatorial candidate Brent Bien.  He could not get enough signatures to put the measure on the ballot that year, so it had to wait until now.