SacTown Talks by The Nooner W/ Scott Lay

In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Matthew Hargrove from the California Business Properties Association (C.B.P.A). Matthew shares insights into his career path from UC Davis and his extensive experience in Sacramento politics. They discuss a wide array of topics impacting the commercial real estate sector in California, including property taxes, Prop 13, Prop 218, minimum wage, energy issues, building code, retail theft, insurance, and legislative efforts. Matthew provides a detailed overview of key legislative propositions and the challenges and opportunities within the commercial real estate market. The conversation highlights the need for ongoing advocacy and adaptation in response to economic and regulatory changes. This Episode was record on 7/23/24 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:37 Matthew Hargrove's Early Career01:57 Working with Brooks Firestone06:04 Transition to UC Davis08:09 Joining the California Business Properties Association11:46 Challenges in Commercial Real Esta