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Description
Footage from KNTV's in-depth "Live Wire" feature, on California Propositions 8 and 13. Prop 13 limited the tax rate for real estate, and Prop 8 allowed for a reassessment of real property values in a declining market. Part 1 comprises interviews with Santa Clara County Supervisor Rod Diridon, Sr.; County Fire Chief Gordon C. "Bill" Payne; and two members of the "Yes on 13 No on 8" campaign. Parts 2 and 3 are cutaway reels, with footage of neighborhoods, Santa Clara County government buildings, campaign signs, Yes on 13 campaign letter stuffing and staff, office workers, County services, short interview clips with people not in Part 1; and the female KNTV reporter. Notes on original containers: Reel 1 - Live Wire #16 5/20/78, Int w/ RE Prop 8 and 13, Ron Diridon Chief Payne, Yes on 13 Group; Reel 2 - Show Reel, B Reel; Reel 3 - Cutaways.
Local elections--United States Real property tax--California Taxation--California
Time Period
1978-05-20
Place
Santa Clara County (Calif.)
Provenance
History San Jose California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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