Aref Aziz

Aref Aziz wrote this commentary for CalMatters. He is a marketer, campaign consultant and policy expert who has helped California local governments raise revenue to fund transportation and school infrastructure projects.

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Opinion 6 hours ago

Having the World’s Fourth-largest Economy Doesn’t Matter if Californians Can’t Afford Essentials

By Aref Aziz

The honor of surpassing Japan in gross domestic product is tarnished by a jaded reception from the average Californian facing rising housing, health care and food costs.