[I am Richard Brandon]

"I could not afford to spend most of my Social Security on property taxes."

Prop 13 took care of that if you were there for 20 years. By leaving the State, you surrendered that protection.

[ridesthemiles]

Gov Jerry Brown is trying to eradicate Prop 13.

[originalbuckeye]

yes, but nearly every year, the Dems try to rescind Prop 13. I figure it will eventually happen. And, when we sold, our house had increased in value by 33%. Now the property taxes are much higher.