Kersten Communications (KC) produces research for public dissemination to the news media, public policy makers, advoacy groups and other stakeholders. Here is a selection of of some recent clips based on KC research or drafted by Kersten Communications.
“Internet Pioneer Pushes Social Change Through Investing, Activism,” Los Angeles Times, Nov. 30, 2011.
“Dan Walters: Data Differ Greatly in California Property Tax Debate,” Sacramento Bee, Nov. 14, 2011.
“Can Billionaire Nicolas Berggruen Fix California?,” San Francisco Chronicle, Sept. 25, 2011.
“Fight Looms Over Prop. 13’s Biggest Scam,” Calbuzz, June 27, 2011.
“The Good News: We Agree. The Bad News: There’s a Catch,” by Joe Mathews, NBC LA, June 8, 2011.
“CA GOP Serves Only to Obstruct Governance, Providing Mandate for Lowering 2/3 Vote Requirement.” David Kersten Op-Ed, California Progress Report, March 11, 2011.
“Prop. 26 a “Trojan Horse” to Prevent Funding of AB 32, Federal Health Care Reform Legislation?” David Kersten Op-Ed, California Progress Report, October 8, 2010.
“California’s Failed Experiment with Minority Rule Thwarts the Will of the Majority, Prevents Effective Operation of Government,” David Kersten Op-Ed, California Progress Report, August 19, 2010.
“Protestors March on Watsonville Bank, Demand Repayment for Indiscretions,” Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 10, 2010.
“Chase is Target of Protest Over Taxes,” San Francisco Chronicle, August 11, 2010.
“Protests Target Wall Street Banks,” Los Angeles Daily News, August 9, 2010.
“Skating Out of Paying Up,” NBC Los Angeles, June 14, 2010.
“Tax Loopholes Let Winery, Ski Resort, Skate,” Orange County Register, June 4, 2010.
“Disneyland, Businesses, Enjoy Prop. 13 Loopholes, Study Says,” Orange County Register, June 3, 2010.
“Mother’s Eyes See Trouble With Tax Rolls,” Daniel Weintraub Column, New York Times, May 30, 2010.
“It’s Time to Revisit the Rules for Commerical Property Sales,” Santa Rosa Press Democrat Editorial, May 14, 2010.
“Looking for a Hole in Tax-Cutting Law’s Armor,” The New York Times, May 11, 2010.
“Longtime Tax Debate Flares Again,” Dan Walters Column, The Sacramento Bee, May 11, 2010.
“Ammiano Carries Bill to Amend Prop. 13 Rules,” San Francisco Chronicle, May 11, 2010.
“Reforming Prop. 13,” East Bay Express, May 10, 2010.
“This Week Ahead in Sacramento,” NBC Los Angeles, May 9, 2010.
“California Bill Seeks to Close Property Tax Loopholes,” Associated Press, May 9, 2010.
“Tax Study Shows Higher Budget on Residential Property,” Capitol Weekly, May 7, 2010.
“Homeowners Paying More Than Their Fair Share of Property Taxes Since Passage of Prop. 13, Finds Report.” San Jose Mercury News, May 7, 2010.
“Budget Deficit Rooted in Commercial Property Assessment, ‘Total System Failure’ Finds Report,” CA Progress Report, May 7, 2010.
“Report: Homeowners Shouldering a Greater Share of the Property Tax Burden.” Oakland Tribune, May 7, 2010.
“Companies ‘Laughing at Us’ Over Property Tax Loopholes, Says Lawmaker,” Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2010.
“David Kersten Interviewed by Central Valley Business Times About Whitman Poizer Tax Cut Plans,” Central Valley Business Times, April 27, 2010.