Until 2011, Hawkins built his practice on representing California's redevelopment agencies. That all changed when Gov. Jerry Brown succeeded in dissolving the agencies and redirecting the taxes they collected to the state's schools and general fund.
This prompted a shift in Hawkins' practice. Now, he is helping city councils other local government agencies fight the state in the reform's aftermath. Most frequently, he helps these government bodies...
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