Guide to California’s 2010 Elections

0 Posted by Admin - October 25, 2010 - Features

By the Editors

Don’t know about you, but every November, the same thought crosses our minds: “seriously, how many $%&*% ballot propositions does one state need??”

Most of us at GOTG are involved in politics and campaigns – but even our heads swim trying to keep all the numbers and positions straight. Be that as it may, voting is our civic duty – and it’s an honor.

And with that in mind, we present our easy and quick (nonpartisan) guide to the November 2010 ballot propositions:

19 – Legalization (CA, not federal) of Marijuana
YES: www.taxcannabis.org; NO: www.noonproposition19.com

20 – Redistricting of Congressional Districts
YES: www.yesprop20.org; NO: www.noprop20.com.

21 – $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Partks/Wildlife Programs
YES: www.yesforstateparks.com; NO: www.voteno21.com

22 – Prohibits the State from Borrowing or Taking Funds Used for Transportation, Redevelopment, or Local Government Projects and Services
YES: www.savelocalservices.com; NO: www.votenoprop22.com

23 – Suspends Implementation of Air Pollution Control Law (AB 32)
YES: www.yeson23.com; NO: www.stopdirtyenergyprop.com

24 – Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Lower Their Tax Liability.
YES: www.yesprop24.org; NO: www.stopprop24.com

25 – Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass Budget and Budget-Related Legislation from Two-Thirds to a Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes.
YES: www.yesprop25.org; NO: www.no25yes26.com

26 – Requires That Certain State and Local Fees Be Approved by Two-Thirds Vote. Fees Include Those That Address Adverse Impacts on Society or the Environment Caused by the Fee-Payer’s Business.
YES: www.nomorehiddentaxes.com; NO: www.stoppolluterprotection.com

27 – Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting.
YES: n/a; NO: www.keepvotersfirst.org

Where Does My Political Party Stand on the Propositions?

Find Your Polling Place

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