I ctrl+f search for "gentrification" and nothing pops up. I close the Substack blog and proceed with my day.

I think the point of the article is correct; the issue with CA is everyone wants to live there, including rich people. If we try and tax them then they'll leave just long enough to not pay state income tax, if we tax property values then the state actually gets the tax and doesn't miss out on job creation or future revenue.

Red states have implemented low income tax with heavy property taxes (think Texas) with great results. and although I'm sure California would just manage to mess it up it's a great idea.

>. The land value tax can’t be dodged by leaving nor can it be passed on to renters

ROFL what? I'd bet the author a lot of money that costs WILL roll downhill, the source matters not.