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Get Out the BC Vote Guide: Ballot Measures

Ballot Measures

There are 10 state ballot measures (You do not have to vote on everything). The measures are split up into two groups:

  • Propositions 2-6 and 32-36 are proposed laws that are presented to the public to vote on:
    • A YES vote means that you support the way the proposition would change things.
    • A NO vote means that you want to leave things the way they are now.

(Information borrowed from the LWV's Easy Voter Guide)

Here are a list of the measures:

Proposition 2: Bonds for public school & community college facilities 

Proposition 3: Guarantees Marriage Equality 

Proposition 4: Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Climate Programs

Proposition 5: Decreases Vote Requirement for Local Housing  & Infrastructure Bonds

Proposition 6: Ends Forced Labor of People in Jails & Prisons

Proposition 32: Increase minimum wage to $18 an hour

Proposition 33: Local Governments and Rent Control  

Proposition 34: Restricts Spending of Profits from Selling Prescription Drug

Proposition 35: Permanent Tax to Support Medi-Cal 

Proposition 36: Increase Penalties for Theft and Drug Crime

 

Ballot Measure Resources

In the state of California, there are several propositions for the November Election. Check out the links below to learn more about the general overview and pros & cons of all the measures. 

What are Endorsements?

An endorsement is a form of public support or approval. Many organizations, companies, celebrities and entrepreneurs will endorse a yes or no position on a ballot measure, or a particular candidate. For example, newspapers will often put out endorsements for local races, presidential candidates and ballot measures. These endorsements can be very helpful and can help make up people's minds. However, it is very important to remember that endorsements should only be used, once you have done your own research using neutral information. It's always a good idea to get information from BOTH SIDES. You will see many social media posts and advertisements about endorsements and they will always only give you ONE perspective.

 

Helpful Videos on Ballot Measures