Seven Things You Can Do to Restore Tax Rebates for Low Income SeniorsDean Preston of Tenants Togetherbyline‚ Oct. 27‚ 2008Governor Schwarzenegger has used his line-item veto power to eliminate $150 million in tax rebates for low-income elderly and disabled renters. This was the governor's single biggest line-item veto in the budget, eliminating all funding for the Senior Citizens Renters Tax Assistance program. The program, in effect for decades, provides up to $347.50 to senior and disabled renters who earn less than $44,096. Last year, 467,000 renter households received payments. This year, none will … unless we take action. We will not stand for the elimination of funds from those who need them the most. Tenants in Los Angeles and San Francisco have already held rallies condemning the governor's veto and vowing to fight to make sure these funds are restored. On November 19, there will be a statewide day of rallies demanding restoration of these funds. In the meantime, there's lots you can do. |