In the 1970s, the state of California was greatly affected by the decline in property taxes and could not afford to pay for public schools, road maintenance, or effective fire and police departments.

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The decline in property taxes in California during the 1970s, particularly after the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, did indeed limit the funds available for public services. However, the statement that California "could not afford to pay for public schools, road maintenance, or effective fire and police departments" is an overstatement. While the state and local governments faced significant budgetary constraints and had to make difficult funding decisions, they continued to provide these essential services, albeit with challenges and adjustments in funding mechanisms.

In the 1970s, the State of California Was Greatly Affected