Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2
Unofficial result: Won — Sally J. Lieber (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:
John Pimentel
LostDemocratic
John Pimentel, a San Mateo County Community College District trustee and former state deputy secretary for transportation, built clean energy companies. He says he would end the sales tax on food, close corporate tax loopholes, and reform or abolish the Board of Equalization.
Democratic · Incumbent
Sally Lieber, elected to the Board of Equalization in 2022, chairs the board in 2026 and earlier served in the Assembly and as Mountain View mayor. She lists fairness and quick answers for taxpayers, and tax credits for affordable housing, veterans, and disaster relief.
Sources: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov · sos.ca.gov