George Runner George Runner is an elected member of the California State Board of Equalization, representing the Santa Clarita Valley along with one-fifth of the state.   California Would Create More Jobs Without Prop 30 In his recent piece for The Sacramento Bee, “State’s job growth defies...

In two short years, California voters will almost certainly vote again on whether to make recreational marijuana use legal under state law. It won’t be the first time. In 2010, California voters rejected Proposition 19, a deeply flawed legalization proposal, by a vote of 53.5 percent to 46.5 percent. Since...

George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner will host a telephone townhall for California’s new car dealers on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. The free event, co-hosted by the California New Car Dealers Association, will provide information on tax issues specific to the new car dealers industry,...

BOE Member George Runner [George Runner] – California taxpayers who disagree with local assessors’ valuation of their property can contact the local assessor’s office to discuss the assessment or appeal their property tax bills. “Thanks to Proposition 13, property taxes remain predictable...

George Runner announced a new Board of Equalization heat map Thursday, showing varying sales tax rates across California. “California has more than two hundred sales tax rate jurisdictions, which can be confusing for taxpayers,” said Runner. “Our new map provides a picture of these rates and should...

BOE Member George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner announced a new law will take effect July 1, allowing manufacturers to receive a partial exemption of sales and use tax on certain purchases. To provide information on the new tax exemption, Runner will host a telephone townhall for...

George Runner More than two centuries ago, our Founding Fathers charted a revolutionary course, which created a nation where we have the freedom to worship, assemble, and freely speak our minds. As we prepare to enjoy our nation’s birth with friends and family next week, may we remember and celebrate...

BOE Member George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner will host a telephone townhall for California’s manufacturers on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. The free event, co-hosted by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, will provide information on tax issues specific to the...

Tony Strickland Voters in California’s 25th Congressional District made history Tuesday when they gave the go-ahead to Republicans Tony Strickland and Steve Knight. It’s the first time two members of the same party are lined up to fight each other for the seat in the general election. It’s a quirk...

George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner is sponsoring a free tax seminar Tuesday for small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. Runner will attend and provide opening remarks welcoming taxpayers. The event will address topics such as sales and use tax problems, loan programs and services,...