Sergey Brin gives $100 mn against California billionaire tax but cannot vote on it

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated $100 million to oppose a proposed one-time wealth tax on California billionaires. Brin moved to Nevada, which makes him ineligible to vote on the measure in next month's election. If approved, the tax would apply only to California residents starting in 2026. Other tech billionaires, including Eric Schmidt and Peter Thiel, have also spoken out against the proposal.

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