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GIANNO CALDWELL: I fled California. Steve Hilton gives voters golden opportunity to stay
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Gianno Caldwell says he left Los Angeles in 2020 because he felt the city had become less safe and its problems were worsening during the pandemic. He argues that Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton offers Californians a chance to address these concerns and remain in the state.
Caldwell backs Hilton’s proposals to exempt the first $150,000 of earnings from state income tax, lower petrol prices to $3 a gallon and make housing construction easier. He also supports Hilton’s calls for tougher law enforcement and action on street encampments alongside expanded mental health and addiction treatment. Caldwell contrasts Hilton’s campaigning and policy plans with Democrat Xavier Becerra’s lower profile; the article presents Caldwell’s opinion and endorsement.
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In short
- Gianno Caldwell says he left Los Angeles in 2020.
- He endorses Steve Hilton for California governor.
- Hilton proposes tax, fuel, housing and public safety changes.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Gianno Caldwell says he left Los Angeles in 2020 because he felt the city had become less safe and its problems were worsening during the pandemic.
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The case for
Supporters of Hilton’s approach could argue that high taxes, housing costs, petrol prices, crime and visible street disorder are pushing residents and businesses away, so a change in policy is needed to make California more affordable and safe. They may see tax relief and easier homebuilding as practical ways to retain residents, while stronger enforcement alongside mental health and addiction services addresses both public order and underlying needs.
The case against
Critics could argue that large income-tax cuts and a fixed petrol-price target risk reducing public revenue or proving difficult to deliver, potentially limiting funds for services that also support affordability and safety. They may favour housing and treatment investment over tougher enforcement or clearing encampments, warning that these measures can displace vulnerable people without resolving homelessness; they could also question whether Caldwell’s account and campaign comparisons establish how well either candidate’s proposals would work.
Explained simply
California is a US state where residents pay state income tax as well as federal tax. Its governor leads the state government and can propose budgets and laws, though major changes may need approval from the state legislature.
Steve Hilton is a Republican candidate for governor, while Xavier Becerra is a Democrat running for the same office. Gianno Caldwell is a political commentator who says he left Los Angeles in 2020; his views on the candidates and their policies are his own.
The issues raised include the cost of housing and petrol, public safety, homelessness and access to mental health and addiction treatment. They matter to Californians because state policies and spending can affect household costs, housing supply and how local problems are addressed.
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