Shaping California: Understand the Nine Propositions on the Ballot

October 28, 2010


In partnership with six interfaith organizations, MPAC has been busy spreading the word about the proposition measures on this year’s ballot. Last week, we held a special forum on the CA Propositions where we shone a light on three of the nine propositions.

The propositions discussed were: 

  • Proposition 22 - would reduce state control on how money from transportation and local government can be used
  • Proposition 23 - would repeal climate change law AB 32 until unemployment falls below 5.5 percent
  • Proposition 25 - would allow the legislature to pass the budget with a simple majority vote

Jackie Goldberg (a teacher and a former member of the California State Assembly) and Jeff Kiernan (California League of Cities) presented opposing opinions about Proposition 22. Goldberg, who opposed the proposition, said it would take money away from education which would hamper schools that are already struggling in this bad economy. Kiernan, who supported the proposition, said among many things, it protects money that is intended for emergency first-responders, such as the fire or police departments.

To learn more about all of the propositions, as well as about the candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor, senator and insurance commissioner, please read MPAC's “2010 California Election Voter Guide: A Look at the Candidates & the Propositions.”

Along with MPAC, the proposition forum was co-sponsored by Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice,  the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Iranian-American Association of North America, Progressive Christians Uniting, Progressive Jewish Alliance and Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

-- Saadia Khan (saadia@mpac.org)
Civic Outreach Coordinator

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