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Minority rule in California? How Proposition 43 would tie the hands of local governments
Proposition 43 would raise the threshold for local tax measures from a simple majority to two-thirds, enabling minority rule by potentially complicating how local governments fund services. Opponents argue this change could significantly hinder the ability of local governments to fund vital functions like public safety and emergency services in areas such as Sonoma County.
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