According to a McCain campaign aide, who
requested anonymity when discussing a private matter, an elderly aunt of
Mrs. McCain's lives in the condo, and the bank that manages the trust
has not been receiving tax bills on the property. Shortly after NEWSWEEK
inquired about the matter, the McCain aide e-mailed a receipt dated
Friday, June 27, confirming payment by the trust to San Diego County in
the amount of $6,744.42. County officials say the trust still owes an
additional $1,742 for this year, an amount that is overdue and will go
into default July 1. Told of the outstanding $1,742, the aide said: "The
trust has paid all bills shown owing as of today and will pay all other
bills due."


Four years overdue on an ocean front condo, and the bill is only $8,000?
I guess Proposition 13 more than did it's job. No wonder the state is
cash strapped.

I thought the same thing. I would be looking at $40K depending on how
they assess the late fees and the ocean is 10 miles from my front door.

Maybe California has an exemption for the elderly like other states that
cap, or eliminate, tax increases and have a lump sum deduction from the
assessed value.