{"id":16424,"date":"2022-10-10T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T23:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16424"},"modified":"2022-10-10T16:05:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T23:05:41","slug":"%f0%9f%97%b3%ef%b8%8f-nov-2022-general-election-ballot-analysis-v-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16424","title":{"rendered":"&#x1f5f3;&#xfe0f; Nov 2022 General Election Ballot Analysis (V): Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5054\" style=\"float: right; margin: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/userpicvote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"93\" height=\"98\" \/>Here in California (and in Los Angeles in particular), we have an election coming up. You know what that means: Every election, I do a detailed ballot analysis of my sample ballot. This is where I examine each candidate and share my conclusions, and invite you to convince me to vote for the other jerk.\u00a0 Because this is a long ballot, I&#8217;m splitting this analysis into a few chunks (note: links may not be available until all segments are posted):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16420\">State and National Offices<sup>\u00a0<\/sup><\/a>(excluding judges)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16421\">County and City (Los Angeles) Local Offices<\/a><sup>\u00a0<\/sup>(excluding judges)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16422\">Local and State Measures (nee Propositions)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16423\">Judicial Offices <\/a>(County and State)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16424\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This part provides a summary of my ballot analysis results. Please read the full explanation of why I chose who I chose in the links above. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: This summary is presented in the order of the Sample Ballot.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For your reference and mine, here&#8217;s the summary from my primary analysis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16282\">&#x1f5f3;&#xfe0f; June 2022 Primary Election Ballot Analysis (V): Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#x1f5f3;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>(I) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16420\">National Election<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">US Senator<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; Full Term (Jan 2023 through Jan 2029)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alex-padilla.com\/\"><strong>Alex Padilla<\/strong><\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Inc<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">US Senator<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Short Term (ending Jan 2023)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alex-padilla.com\/\"><strong>Alex Padilla<\/strong><\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Inc<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(II) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16421\">City\/Local Offices<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16420\">Congress<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16420\">Assembly<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">City of Los Angeles<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mayor<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/karenbass.com\/\">Karen Ruth Bass<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">City Attorney<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gillforla.com\/\">Faisal M. Gill<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Controller<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/mejiaforcontroller.com\/\">Kenneth Mejia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Los Angeles Community College District<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Board of Trustees, Seat 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#x26ab;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laccd.edu\/Board\/Pages\/Steve-Veres.aspx\">Steven Veris<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Board of Trustees, Seat 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahernandez.com\/\">Sara Hernandez<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Board of Trustees, Seat 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/buelnaforcollegeboard.nationbuilder.com\/\">Gabriel Buelna<\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Board of Trustees, Seat 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelseyiino.com\/\">Kelsey Iino<\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Appointed Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>US House of Representatives<\/strong><\/span>, 32nd District<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/bradsherman.com\/\">Brad Sherman<\/a><\/strong> (D)<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong> Inc<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>California State Assembly<\/strong><\/span><strong>:<\/strong> 40th District<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/pilar4ca.com\/\">Pilar Schiavo<\/a><\/strong> (D)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(III) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16422\">City Measures<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>City Measure LH<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/election\/Proposition_LH.pdf\">AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL LOW-INCOME HOUSING<\/a> (Low Income Housing)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>City Measure SP<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/election\/2022_Nov_General_Ballot_Measures_Eng.pdf\">PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PARCEL TAX<\/a><br \/>\n(Park Tax)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x274c; <a href=\"https:\/\/votenoulaandsp.org\/\">No<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>City Measure ULA<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/election\/Initiative_Ordinance_ULA.pdf\">FUNDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TENANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THROUGH A PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX<\/a><br \/>\n(Affordable Housing)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unitedtohousela.com\/\">Yes<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>LACCD Measure LA<\/strong>: SAFETY, REPAIR, JOB TRAINING BOND MEASURE<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x274c; No<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(III) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16280\">County Offices<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Supervisor 3rd District<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindseyhorvath.com\/\">Lindsey Horvath<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sheriff<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunaforsheriff.com\/\">Robert Luna<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(IV) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16423\">Judges of the Superior Court<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 60<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/baronforjudge.com\/\">Abby Baron<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 67<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fernandabarreto4judge.com\/\">Fernanda Maria Barreto<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 70<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/hancock4judge.com\/\">Holly L. Hancock<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 90\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metnews.com\/articles\/2022\/Editorial_050422.htm\">&#x26ab; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/melissalyons4judge.com\/\">Melissa Lyons<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 118\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melissahammondforjudge.com\/\">Melissa Hammond<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Office \u2116 151<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrickhareforjudge.com\/\">Patrick Hare<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(III) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16422\">County Measures<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure A<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/file.lacounty.gov\/SDSInter\/bos\/supdocs\/171180.pdf\">Providing Authority to Remove an Elected Sheriff for Cause<\/a> (Remove the Sheriff)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure C<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dcba.lacounty.gov\/cannabis-business-tax\/#:~:text=In%20November%2C%20voters%20will%20be,unincorporated%20areas%20of%20LA%20County.\">Los Angeles County Cannabis Business Tax Measure<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(I) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16420\">California Statewide Offices<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 288px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Governor<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/gavinnewsom.com\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lieutenant Governor<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eleniforca.com\/\">Eleni Kounalakis<\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Secretary of State<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/drshirleyweber.com\/\">Shirley N. Weber<\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Appointed Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Controller<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/chenforcalifornia.com\/\">Lanhee Chen<\/a><\/strong> (R)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treasurer<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fionama.com\/\">Fiona Ma<\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attorney General<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/robbonta.com\/\">Rob Bonta<\/a> (D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Appointed Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Insurance Commissioner<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/ricardolara.com\/\">Ricardo Lara <\/a><\/strong>(D)<strong> Inc<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">State Board of Equalization, 3rd District<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonyvazquez.org\/\">Tony Vazquez <\/a>(D) <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 38.3249%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Superintendent of Public Instruction<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61.6751%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> &#x26ab; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonythurmond.com\/\">Tony K. Thurmond<\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Inc<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(III) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16422\">State Measures<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/1\/index.htm\">CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM<\/a><br \/>\n(Abortion)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab;\u00a0&#x2714;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yeson1ca.com\/\">Yes<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 26:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/26\/\">ALLOWS IN-PERSON ROULETTE, DICE GAMES, SPORTS WAGERING ON TRIBAL LANDS<\/a><br \/>\n(In-Person Sports Betting)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x274c; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.votenoonprop26.org\/\">No<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/27\/\">ALLOWS ONLINE AND MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING OUTSIDE TRIBAL LANDS<\/a><br \/>\n(Online Sports Betting)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x274c; <a href=\"https:\/\/noon27.com\/\">No<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/28\/\">PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS<\/a><br \/>\n(Art and Music)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/voteyeson28.org\/\">Yes<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/29\/\">REQUIRES ON-SITE LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AT KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS AND ESTABLISHES OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS<\/a><br \/>\n(Kidney Dialysis)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x274c; <a href=\"https:\/\/noprop29.com\/\">No<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/30\/\">PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION AND PREVENT WILDFIRES BY INCREASING TAX ON PERSONAL INCOME OVER $2 MILLION<\/a>.<br \/>\n(Electric Vehicle Subsidy)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab;\u00a0&#x274c; <a href=\"https:\/\/votenoprop30.com\/\">No<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 48.7672%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Measure 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/propositions\/31\/\">REFERENDUM ON 2020 LAW THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE RETAIL SALE OF CERTAIN FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS<\/a><br \/>\n(Flavored Tobacco)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.2328%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.voteyeson31.com\/\">Yes<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>(IV) <a href=\"https:\/\/cahighways.org\/wordpress\/?p=16423\">State Judicial<\/a><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 382px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.4126%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chief Justice, Calif. Supreme Court: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/38044.htm\">Patricia Guerrero<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5874%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.4126%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Assoc. Justice, Calif. Supreme Court: <a href=\"https:\/\/supreme.courts.ca.gov\/about-court\/justices-court\/associate-justice-goodwin-h-liu\"><strong>Goodwin Liu<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5874%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.4126%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Assoc. Justice, Calif. 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Stratton<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5874%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.4126%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Assoc. Justice, Appeals, 2nd Dist. Div 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/2380.htm\"><strong>Judith M. Ashmann-Gerst<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5874%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>&#x26ab; &#x2714; Yes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.4126%; padding-left: 40px; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Assoc. Justice, Appeals, 2nd Dist. Div 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/32987.htm\"><strong>Luis A. 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