Strong opposition from workers, business, taxpayers and local governments forced Governor Brown to withdraw his original proposal to completely repeal Enterprise Zone tax credits. But his alternative plan is just as bad, maybe even worse. It would continue to impose a billion-dollar retroactive tax increase on California businesses, put current jobs at risk and hurt veterans and disabled people who would no longer be covered by the program. It also illegally breaks promises to businesses that invested in California Enterprise Zones.
What Others Are Saying About the Governor’s Revised Plan:
“The Governor’s new Enterprise Zone proposal is as bad as the original failed proposal. It would impose an unlawful, retroactive tax increase on my business and thousands of others throughout the state.”
Steve Delman, General Manager
ACME Auto Headlining, Long Beach
“The Governor’s new plan would adversely impact startups especially in the high-tech and biotech industries that would be unable to utilize the Enterprise Tax credits.”
Stuart Waldman, President
Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA)
“Thanks to Enterprise Zone tax credits, we were able to retain employees that we otherwise would have been forced to lay-off during the latest recession. This new proposal puts my company and my employees at even greater risk.”
Nicholas Aguilera, President
Diego and Son Printing, San Diego
“Veterans and disabled people will be hurt by the Governor’s new plan because it repeals the Enterprise Zone tax credits companies receive for employing them and other disadvantaged workers.”
Willie Galvan, State Commander
American GI Forum of California
“Small businesses already are burdened by California’s higher taxes and fees. The Governor’s new Enterprise Zone plan would increase these fees even more.”
Bill LaMarr, Executive Director
California Small Business Alliance

