News Release
For Immediate Release
March 25, 2020
Contact: Jean Nakano
916-445-4154

BOE Board Members Hold Monthly Meeting by Teleconference Due to COVID-19 Crisis

Sacramento - State Board of Equalization (BOE) Board Members conducted their statutorily required Board Meeting by teleconference for the first time on March 25, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The meeting was made available to the public in the board room at 450 N Street in Sacramento, and via streaming on the BOE website.

“I commend and support Governor Newsom's courage and effective leadership in addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on Californians. For my part, I am working with the local governments in my district and the Legislature to help push out critical information to homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits in regard to COVID-19 relief efforts,” BOE Chairman Antonio Vazquez stated.

“Taxpayers are encouraged call their respective Board Members offices with any questions or concerns they may have – the BOE Members are at their service,” he added.

The Board Members' contact information is available on their BOE websites.


Elected on November 6, 2018, Board Member Antonio Vazquez is the Third District Member of the California State Board of Equalization, representing more than 9.5 million residents in Los Angeles, a portion of San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. Vazquez previously served on the Santa Monica City Council for over 10 years, including holding the offices of Mayor Pro Tempore in 2015 and Mayor in 2016.

The five-member California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax board that serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes.

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