October 15, 2010
Progressive Democrats Sonoma County takes the following positions on the Ballot Initiatives and Measures:
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Statewide Initiatives:
Prop 19: Legalize and tax marijuana YES
20: Redistricting of Congressional Districts NO
21: $18 license fee to fund California State Parks YES
22: Prohibits State from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation NO
23: Suspends AB32, California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction law NO
24: Repeals law allowing businesses to carry back losses YES
25: Changes legislative vote from 2/3 to simple majority to pass budget YES
26: Changes vote from simple majority to 2/3 for state levies and charges NO
27: Eliminates state commission on redistricting YES
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Sonoma County Ballot Measures:
Measures A through M: School Bonds YES
N: Sonoma County Amend Civil Service Ord. 305A NO
O: City of Santa Rosa Urban Growth Boundary Extension YES
P: City of Santa Rosa One-quarter cent Sales Tax YES
Q: City of Cloverdale Urban Growth Boundary YES
T: City of Petaluma Urban Growth Boundary Extension YES
U: City of Petaluma Reduce Wastewater Service Rates NO
V: Forestville Fire Protection District Special Tax YES
W: Sonoma County Transportation Authority $10 Vehicle Fee YES
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See PDSonoma CANDIDATE Endorsements HERE
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Progressive Democrats Sonoma County is the Sonoma County chapter of Progressive Democrats of America, a grassroots PAC that works both inside the Democratic Party and outside the party, in movements for peace and justice. PDA’s advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist leaders such as Tom Hayden, Norman Solomon, Thom Hartmann, Jim Hightower, and Rep. John Conyers.
More info: www.pdsonoma.org and www.pdamerica.org
