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Steve Hilton proposes eliminating state income tax for Californians earning under…
Brief
Steve Hilton, a Republican Brit running for California governor, tells Chamath and Jason he would eliminate income tax for those under $100K and enact a 7.5% flat rate; he blames unions, CEQA, and 'climate dogma' for tripling home construction costs, says California spends most on schools yet gets the worst outcomes, and links crime, homelessness, and corruption to enforcement failures while arguing a Republican can win.
Why it matters
Steve Hilton proposes eliminating state income tax for Californians earning under $100,000 and replacing it with a 7.5% flat tax.
Key details
- He claims California homes cost roughly 3× more to build because of unions, CEQA (environmental review), and what he calls 'climate dogma.'
- Hilton asserts California spends the most on K–12 schools but gets the worst results, blames failures to enforce laws for rising crime, homelessness, and corruption, and argues a Republican can still win the governor’s race.