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Consultant who once fought 'billionaire boys' club' now leads opposition to California wealth tax

A political consultant, Ned Wigglesworth, who previously criticized the influence of wealthy individuals in politics, is now leading the opposition to California's Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax. This measure aims to impose a 5% tax on individuals worth over $1 billion. Prominent Silicon Valley figures like Sergey Brin, John Doerr, and Chris Larsen have contributed significantly to the campaign against the tax, highlighting a complex dynamic in California politics where wealth generation and taxation often intersect. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax

    Ned Wigglesworth once blasted big donors for buying influence. Today, he’s helping lead a nine-figure campaign against Prop. 40