Measure A1 (Oakland)

NO

Measure A1 would create a $12 parcel tax to fund the Oakland Zoo. In these difficult financial times, we prioritize funding critical programs and services for our communities, such as schools and transportation.

Measure B1 (Alameda County)

YES

Measure B1 increases the transportation sales tax by ½ cent. The planned uses of this increase in local funding for transportation will restore cuts to bus service, start a new youth bus pass program and improve transit infrastructure, which may include projects such as the redevelopment of the Oakland Army Base and truck routes serving the Port of Oakland.

Measure J

(Oakland)

YES

Measure J authorizes the Oakland Unified School District to issue $475 million in bonds to improve school facilities and to better prepare students for college and jobs.

Prop 30

YES!

Prop 30 would temporarily generate $6-9 billion annually to fund our schools and restore cuts to vital programs and services by taxing the wealthiest Californians and by increasing the sales tax by ¼ cent. By asking wealthy Californians to pay their fair share, this measure is a step forward in bringing equity to our tax system.

Prop 31

NO

Prop 31 would change our budgeting process by giving unbalanced power to the Governor and implementing a spending cap that could make it difficult to fund essential programs. This is not a solution to our budget problems.

Prop 32

NO!

Prop 32 is a deceptive attack on workers and unions. It would severely limit the voice of working families in politics, but do nothing to curb the influence of corporations and Super PACs.

Prop 33

NO

Prop 33, backed by a billionaire insurance industry executive, would allow car insurance companies to set rates in ways that disadvantage those who’ve had a gap in insurance coverage. This measure punishes drivers who have not been able to afford consistent coverage.

Prop 34

YES

Prop 34 repeals the death penalty and replaces it with a maximum punishment of life in prison without parole. It would apply retroactively to those currently sentenced to death and put an end to this inhumane practice.

Prop 35

NO

Prop 35 would increase penalties on human trafficking, but could push this inhumane practice further underground. We need collaborative, victim-centered solutions that protect the rights and safety of trafficked victims. This measure is not a comprehensive solution to the problems of sex and labor trafficking.

Prop 36

YES

Prop 36 revises the state’s Three Strikes Law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony is serious or violent. It would make positive reforms to our justice system, and reduce prison overcrowding, thereby saving the state up to $100 million annually.

Prop 37

YES

Prop 37 requires genetically modified foods to have clear labeling for consumers. We have a right to know what’s in the food we eat.

Prop 38

NO

Prop 38 would increase taxes on Californians who make over $7,000 a year. Our schools need more funding, but not by taxing low-income Californians. Prop 30 is a better choice for education because it taxes higher-income earners. Whichever proposition has the most votes will become law.

Prop 39

YES

Prop 39 closes a corporate tax loophole for multi-state businesses and dedicates $550 million of the expected increase in revenue to improve energy efficiency and create clean energy jobs.

Prop 40

YES

Prop 40 upholds the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s plan to revise the boundaries of the 40 State Senate districts. Let’s affirm this fair, voter-approved process.