Nader Shahatit

Nader Shahatit was born in Amman, Jordan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Jordan University in 1981 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 1991. Shahatit's career experience includes working as a tax consultant and as a real estate agent.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Nader Shahatit holds a Master Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, USC . Shahatit’s professional experience includes 4 years of tax consultancy and 16 years with the Board of Equalization BOE . Shahatit also worked as an assessor with the Jordanian Income Tax Department for 13 Years and as a part time accounting instructor at San Bernardino Valley College for 5 years. Nader is married to Esther and together, they’ve raised four children: Rami, Amir, Kristina and Jacob. I have a deep understanding of our tax system and all of the ways it's flaws are hurting taxpayers like you. Between unchecked inflation, rampant racism, and a stunned political elite, it's getting harder and harder to stay hopeful. If you're sick and tired of a system designed to slow you down, elect me to catalyze economic growth. I'll push for a simpler tax code, squash loopholes only the .01% can find, and create a fair system that lets us protect our most vulnerable.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Protect Proposition 13 and suspend the gas taxSupport Affordable HousingCurb Inflation and enact sensible Gun Control

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxation, Public Policy

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Currently the tax programs administered by the BOE are concentrated in three general areas:

Property Tax

Alcoholic Beverage Tax

Tax on Insurers

Source: Board of Equalization web site.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Tax experience.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Helping People.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Santa Clause

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Property Tax

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Property Tax Appeal

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes. He needs to have experience in Taxes .

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Dealing with property tax Appeals.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Lower Sales and use Tax and increase Tax incentives to bring business back to CA Uphold Proposition 13 Using new and innovation technology to provide cost effective services.[3][4]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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