Member, State Board of Equalization, District 1
Unofficial result: Won — Nelson Esparza (Democratic)
Source: electionresults.sos.ca.gov
What does this office do?
- Hearing appeals on property tax assessments and some state taxes
- Overseeing county assessors so property taxes are applied evenly
- Setting values for railroads and utilities that span counties
Affects: Government Efficiency, Cost of Living Reduction, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Nelson Esparza has served on the Fresno City Council since 2018, chairs its Finance and Audit Committee, and describes himself as an educator and economist. He says he will close tax loopholes, crack down on tax evaders, and oppose new taxes on working families and small businesses.
Shannon Grove
LostRepublican
Shannon Grove is a California state senator who represented the 34th Assembly District from 2010 to 2016; she is an Army veteran and CEO of a staffing company she co-founded. She says she will act as a tax fighter, protect taxpayers and Proposition 13, and support economic growth.
Sources: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov · sos.ca.gov