Californians for a More Transparent and Effective Government campaign website:

“Californians care about their communities. We support programs that help children succeed in school, keep families healthy, pave our roads, and lift up our most vulnerable neighbors. These services matter. But caring isn’t enough. We also need to make sure these programs actually deliver on their promises. Right now, billions of dollars go into programs like homelessness, with too little to show for it. Too often, voters are asked to approve new taxes to fund programs without clear information about what’s working and what isn’t. … We can do better. When we invest in transparency, we create more effective programs that do a better job serving Californians and our communities.”

Robert Gutierrez, president of CalTax:

“The Transparency Act gives voters the chance to have a transparent, unbiased analysis of a proposed tax and the programs it would support, ensuring a clear understanding of how that program will benefit communities before they cast their vote. And the public audits that follow will ensure continued oversight – so that tax dollars will be spent efficiently and as intended on programs that are meant to provide essential support to children, families and vulnerable communities across the state.”