CalTax 99th Annual Meeting of the Members

Join the California Taxpayers Association for its 99th Annual Meeting, March 5-6 in Sacramento, just steps from the State Capitol. This gathering offers unparalleled discussions on the latest tax policy developments and exclusive opportunities to connect with the leading voices shaping California’s tax landscape. Be part of the conversation that drives policy and builds connections at the heart of the state's decision-making. 

AGENDA: 

Wednesday, March 5: Welcome Reception 

CalTax - 1201 K Street, Suite 1600, Sacramento, CA 95814 
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Thursday, March 6: CalTax’s 99th Annual Meeting 

Kimpton The Sawyer Hotel – 500 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 
Registration opens at 7 a.m. with breakfast; program begins at 8 a.m. 

OPENING REMARKS: HELPING TAXPAYERS NAVIGATE THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM 

• Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor and President of the California Assessors’ Association 

 BREAKFAST WITH THE ASSESSORS 

• Jordan Marks, San Diego County Assessor (Invited) 

• Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor 

• Lawrence E. Stone, Santa Clara County Assessor 

• Keith Taylor, Ventura County Assessor (Invited) 

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MEMBERS  

 TRUMP'S IMPACT ON CALIFORNIA: POLICY REACTIONS AND THE ELECTORAL LANDSCAPE 

• Marva Diaz, Publisher – California Target Book  

• Chris Micheli, Founding Partner, Snodgrass & Micheli 

• Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects – Tax Foundation 

BALANCING THE BOOKS: CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMIC REALITIES AND POLICY PRIORITIES IN 2025 

• Gabriel Petek, Legislative Analyst – Legislative Analyst’s Office 

LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE SPEECH: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ELENI KOUNALAKIS 

CALIFORNIA TAX TRENDS 

• Marcy Jo Mandel, Counsel – McDermott Will & Emery 

• Jeffrey Vesely, Partner – Pillsbury Law 

• Jenica Wilkins, State & Local Tax – Ernst & Young LLP 

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA'S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE 

• Dustin Gardiner, Capitol Playbook Co-Author – Politico 

• Alexei Koseff, Capitol Reporter – CalMatters 

AN UPDATE ON TAX ADMINISTRATION & APPEALS 

• Myriam Bouaziz, Director – Office of Tax Appeals 

• Nicolas Maduros, Director – California Department of Tax and Fee Administration 

• Selvi Stanislaus, Executive Officer – Franchise Tax Board 

• Yvette Stowers, Executive Director – State Board of Equalization 

CLOSING & NETWORKING RECEPTION 

 
 Lodging: Guests staying with CalTax will receive a discounted room rate of $279 (before tax and fees). To receive the discounted rate, please make your reservations by Tuesday, February 4, here.  

 Refund Policy: You may request a cancellation of your registration for a full refund up to February 4. Cancellation requests made after February 4 until February 19 will receive a credit for future meetings. Cancellation requests made after this date will not receive a refund. Registration may be transferred to a colleague at any time. Please contact Krissy@CalTax.org with any questions or refund requests. 

Thank you to our sponsors! 

If you would like to sponsor CalTax’s 99th Annual Meeting, please contact Krissy@caltax.org for more information.