California Single Tax League

The California Single Tax League was a political movement in the early 20th century advocating for a single, statewide tax on land value, rather than taxing income or property improvements. The idea was to promote economic fairness by capturing the increased value of land caused by community development and public investments, with the revenue used for public services. Supporters believed this system would reduce speculation, discourage land hoarding, and promote equitable land use. The movement was part of broader Progressive Era efforts focused on reforming taxation and reducing economic inequality.