LWV California's position on these 7 ballot measures:
✅YES on Prop 1 - Veterans & Affordable Housing
✅YES on Prop 2 - Homeless Housing Bond
❌NO on Prop 3 - H2O Bond
❌NO on Prop 4 - Children's Hospital Bond
❌NO on Prop 5 - Property Tax
❌NO on Prop 6 - Gas Tax Repeal
✅YES on Prop 10 - Local Option for Rent Control
Read more on the ballot recommendations and why here on LWVC's webpage.
Because League positions do not cover the issues in the following measures, the LWVC is taking no stand on:
Prop 7 (Daylight Savings Time), Prop 8 (Dialysis), Prop 11 (Ambulance Drivers), and Prop 12 (Farm Animals). Prop 9 was removed from the ballot.
✅YES on Prop 1 - Veterans & Affordable Housing
✅YES on Prop 2 - Homeless Housing Bond
❌NO on Prop 3 - H2O Bond
❌NO on Prop 4 - Children's Hospital Bond
❌NO on Prop 5 - Property Tax
❌NO on Prop 6 - Gas Tax Repeal
✅YES on Prop 10 - Local Option for Rent Control
Read more on the ballot recommendations and why here on LWVC's webpage.
Because League positions do not cover the issues in the following measures, the LWVC is taking no stand on:
Prop 7 (Daylight Savings Time), Prop 8 (Dialysis), Prop 11 (Ambulance Drivers), and Prop 12 (Farm Animals). Prop 9 was removed from the ballot.
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The League of Women Voters of California have recommendations about seven of the eleven Propositions on our November 6, 2018 state ballot:
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto have recommendations on local Measure E and Measure Z our November 6, 2018 Palo Alto ballot:
LWV Palo Alto supports these two City of Palo Alto propositions:
✅YES on E Transient Occupancy Tax would increase the hotel tax from 14% to 15.5% to generate money for the city's general fund, without taxing residents, to help complete projects such as the new public safety building and other municipal needs. LWV supports maintenance of city services at the highest level possible. Simple majority needed.
✅YES on Z School Bonds ($460 million), to continue upgrade started in 2008, including multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, auditoriums at Gunn and Paly, and the Paly Tower. LWVC consistently supports funding public education facilities to ensure a quality public education, essential to a democracy. 55% majority vote needed.
LWV Palo Alto supports these two City of Palo Alto propositions:
✅YES on E Transient Occupancy Tax would increase the hotel tax from 14% to 15.5% to generate money for the city's general fund, without taxing residents, to help complete projects such as the new public safety building and other municipal needs. LWV supports maintenance of city services at the highest level possible. Simple majority needed.
✅YES on Z School Bonds ($460 million), to continue upgrade started in 2008, including multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, auditoriums at Gunn and Paly, and the Paly Tower. LWVC consistently supports funding public education facilities to ensure a quality public education, essential to a democracy. 55% majority vote needed.
Once we have studied an issue and taken a position, we take action and advocate for or against particular policies or laws related to that issue. If we do not have a studied position on an issue, we will not make a recommendation.
Yes, the League of Women Voters are nonpartisan regarding political parties and candidates - we do not oppose or support them.
However, we do take positions on issues and support or oppose ballot measures on public policies that align with League positions.
However, we do take positions on issues and support or oppose ballot measures on public policies that align with League positions.
Vote with the League!
The Advocacy arm of the LWV makes the recommendations on state and local ballot measures. After careful study and analysis, the League of Women Voters of California and the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto offer these recommendations.
Election Events: Be an informed voter!
Palo Alto City Council Candidates Forum:
October 9, 2018 (November 2018 Election)
October 9, 2018 (November 2018 Election)
PAUSD School Board Candidates Forum:
September 27, 2018 (November 2018 Election)
September 27, 2018 (November 2018 Election)
Pros & Cons of the November 2018 Ballot
October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018
WATCH: TV Recordings for Candidates Forums courtesy of MidPen Media Center.
For each statewide election, the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund provides nonpartisan
explanations of measures on the ballot, including the provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents.
BALLOT MEASURES & PROPOSITIONS
The Palo Alto League has presented a number of informative sessions
explaining the pros and cons of the eleven California state propositions on the ballot, as well as local Palo Alto and Santa Clara County measures. To view a video presentation of the Pros & Cons, see below ("WATCH TV Recordings...").
explanations of measures on the ballot, including the provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents.
BALLOT MEASURES & PROPOSITIONS
The Palo Alto League has presented a number of informative sessions
explaining the pros and cons of the eleven California state propositions on the ballot, as well as local Palo Alto and Santa Clara County measures. To view a video presentation of the Pros & Cons, see below ("WATCH TV Recordings...").
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CANDIDATE FORUMS
The November ballot includes Federal, State, and local candidates running for office. There are congressional, gubernatorial and state assembly races, as well as local Palo Alto City Council and PAUSD School Board contests.
Videos available! The Palo Alto League has presented nonpartisan Candidate Forums for local candidates, and the Southwest Santa Clara Valley League presented a forum for County Sheriff candidates. To watch the forum(s) of your choice, see just below ("WATCH TV Recordings...").
The November ballot includes Federal, State, and local candidates running for office. There are congressional, gubernatorial and state assembly races, as well as local Palo Alto City Council and PAUSD School Board contests.
Videos available! The Palo Alto League has presented nonpartisan Candidate Forums for local candidates, and the Southwest Santa Clara Valley League presented a forum for County Sheriff candidates. To watch the forum(s) of your choice, see just below ("WATCH TV Recordings...").
