Google cofounder Sergey Brin is one of the many California-based billionaires pouring millions into donations ahead of the state's proposed wealth tax. Brin, along with other tech executives, venture capitalists, and philanthropists, donated a combined $35 million to ballot measure committees in January, supporting affordable housing ballots in California, per a disclosure seen by Business Insider. The disclosure was filed by the coalition "Building a Better California.
Main Idea: Sergey Brin and other California tech leaders gave millions to Building a Better California as the state prepares to vote on a proposed wealth tax.
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Wealth-tax fights can shape California taxes and housing spending, which may raise costs or shift public money for households and small businesses.
Billionaire donations to Building a Better California could fund housing programs if the money helps avoid a new tax fight.
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