Laurie, like so many Californians, wasn’t born here. She visited California multiple times as a child, and it was during those trips she knew she wanted to live here as soon as she could. Laurie was born in Wisconsin, where she and her three brothers and one sister were raised by her parents Richard and Lois Davies. Her parents instilled in her the value of hard work and the importance of family. After graduating high school, she worked for a year, and in 1981 after saving enough money to buy a Cutlass Supreme, she moved west to attend Cal State Long Beach.
Since its enactment, Proposition 13 has consistently saved Californian’s money and Laurie would work to protect such a significant measure from tax-hungry liberals in California.
As California considers a dangerous edit to Prop 13 by adding taxes to commercial properties, we need sound economic policy now more than ever. Laurie opposes any measure that would disrupt the good that Prop 13 has brought California, especially one that so obviously raises taxes.
Laurie has consistently opposed changes and updates to Pro 13, a measure that is overwhelmingly supported by Californians. As president of the Association of California cities, Laurie is currently working with local chambers, realtors, and Orange County Tax to educate our small businesses and residents. Laurie will work hard as your Assemblywoman to defeat this proposition, knowing that this is just the start of Sacramento trying to get more of our pocketbooks.