Can California taxpayers restore the two-thirds vote requirement for local special taxes? In Episode 4 of California Screamin, Carol Pefley sits down with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, for a timely discussion about Proposition 43, the Local Taxpayer Protection Act—an initiative focused on restoring an important voter safeguard associated with Proposition 13. They break down what Prop 43 would do, why the “Upland loophole” matters, how local special taxes can reach the ballot with only a simple majority under current rules, and why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association believes Californians should restore the two-thirds approval threshold for these taxes. Carol and Jon also discuss: Why Proposition 43 is different from the original Protect Prop 13 signature initiative The local special-tax loophole and its impact on taxpayers How special-interest-backed citizen initiatives can be used to impose taxes The financial pressure facing California homeowners, families, and small businesses The impact of Proposition 19 on intergenerational property transfers Why many Californians could face reassessment challenges when transferring property to their children The Los Angeles ULA “mansion tax” and broader concerns about real estate transfer taxes Major bond measures, government debt, and the connection between debt and future taxes The importance of voter education, early ballot research, and strong turnout in November Local concerns over costly transit taxes, sales-tax increases, and government spending Proposition 13 has helped millions of California homeowners remain in their homes by limiting property-tax increases. But taxpayer protections only work when voters understand what is on the ballot and make their voices heard. Carol Pefley is a small-business owner, real-estate broker, mother, and candidate for California State Assembly District 28. She is running to fight for lower costs, taxpayer accountability, local control, safer communities, and real checks and balances in Sacramento.