The
State-wide General
Election is being held Tuesday, November 7, 2006
This is a 'mid-term' election which means this
is not a presidential election.
CAL-Access--Information
on lobbying, campaign finances, and contributions for
California elections provided by the California
Secretary of State.
California Legislative
Analyst's Office--The Fall 2006 ballot measure analyses.
California Secretary of State: Elections and Voter
Information--General and
specific information on current and previous elections
for officials and propositions.
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Initiatives Qualified for November
7, 2006 General
Election (Proposition 73-80) This provides the
text of the initiative as it will appear on the
ballot, yes/no comments, and background materials.
The top section of this page provides information on
status changes (not textual changes.) At the top of
this page, you will find the
2006 Initiative Update,
a record of initiative changes and includes
those initiatives that did not make it to the
November 2006 ballot.
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Initiative Measures--Active is a list of all
proposed initiatives, including historical. This is
the proposal as made, NOT the final form that makes
it to the ballot.
California State University Office of General Council--Handbook
on Election Issues--A manual on policy and procedure for
the CSU regarding election activities.
FactCheck.org--Analysis
of various politician's claims and refutation of false
or misleading statements. Search their site for mentions
of California for prior election ad analysis.
Registrar of Voters
County of San Diego--Links to current elected
officials and representatives and their districts as
well as information on candidates and voting procedures.
Links provided to Spanish, Filipino and Vietnamese
language versions.
San Diego
City Council District Map
SANDAG--San Diego
Association of Governments does not comment on specific
elections or propositions, but provides background
information on demographics, transportation and other
issues affecting the San Diego region.
California State
Legislature--check various
state representatives'
websites for their take on this issue (see member lists
in the
Assembly and Senate)
California Partnership--describes itself as a
coalition for California families, specifically fighting
against poverty.
California
Policy Inbox--collects policy
documents from a variety of sources on a number of
subject areas that relate to the propositions (e.g.,
look under the Children and Families link for materials
that relate to Propositions 1D and 83)
California Pro-Life Council offers some
information for voters specifically focused on
California issues.
California Voter
Foundation--Describes itself as a non-partisan group
to promote the responsible use of technology in the
democratic process.
California State Association of Counties--Analysis
and positions on the 2006 California Propositions.
Initiative and
Referendum Institute--University
of Southern California hosts this site as an educational
and research resource for users around the world. A good
place to look for other state's ballot initiatives to
compare with California. Some historical background is
also available.
California Ballot Measures Database from Hastings
Law Library at University of California offers historial
records of propositions and initiatives in California
since 1911.
League of California Cities--offers statements and
news releases on a variety of the current propositions
as well as California Legislation.
League of
Women Voters--Both
National
and California groups
advocate an informed public through political awareness
and voter participation. The national LWV organization
sponsors the
Smart Voter website, the California group provides
in-depth studies.
Project Vote-Smart--Delivers
factual information on federal and state-wide candidates' position statements
and voting records.
SignOn San Diego--website of the San Diego Union
Tribune newspaper, the site offers a mix of links to
their news stories and news wires as well as prior
election results and city- and county-level races.
All
Propositions:
Alliance for a Better California--a
blog with opinions on current politics and
elections.
California Budget
Project--non-partisan issues briefs on each
proposition with budget implications.
California Governor's Page--Links
to his press releases and speeches, note that these
are his opinions, so there is bias.
Institute of Intergovernmental Studies Library
at UC Berkely offers a Hot Topics page for the 2006
General Election, providing links to pro and con
arguments. Some sites linked are blogs and you will
need to search the blog for your proposition.
Individual
Propositions:
(note 1A-E are legislative propositions, rather
than constitutional, hence the different numbering.)
Proposition
1A:
Transportation Funding Protection. Legislative
Constitutional Amendment
PRO:
Californians to
Improve Traffic Now.
CON:
Left and Free: Proposition 1A
Proposition
1B:
Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port
Security Bond Act of 2006
PRO:
Californians to
Improve Traffic Now
California
League of Conservation Voters
CON:
Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)
Proposition
1C:
Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act
of 2006
PRO: Housing
California
PICO National Network
Homes 4 California
CON:
Cal-Tax (California Taxpayers Association)
Proposition
1D:
Kindergarten - University Public Education
Facilities Bond Act of 2006
PRO:
California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing
Yes on 1D
CON:
Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)
Proposition
1E:
Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention
Bond Act of 2006
PRO:
Team Arnold Press Release on 1E (yes, Governor
Schwarzenegger's people)
Stormwater Authority
CON:
Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)
Proposition
83:
Sex Offenders. Sexually Violent Predators.
Punishment, Residence Restrictions and
Monitoring. Initiative Statute (also
known as "Jessica's Law")
PRO: Yes on 83 website
CON:
California Attorneys for
Criminal Justice
Ballot Statement Argument (page 6)
Proposition
84:
Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood
Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park
Improvements. Bonds. Initiative Statute
PRO: Yes on Prop 84
website
Yes on 84 (Audubon Society of California)
CON: Ballot
Statement Argument (page 5)
Proposition
85:
Waiting Period and Parental Notification
Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy.
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
PRO: Yes on 85: Protect
Our Daughters
Help Pass Proposition 85
CON: No on 85
CARAL
(NARAL's California chapter for pro-choice) is
against this proposition.)
Proposition
86:
Tax on Cigarettes. Initiative Constitutional
Amendment and Statute
PRO:
Yes on 86
Coalition for a Healthy California
CON: No on 86
California Chamber of Commerce
Proposition
87:
Alternative Energy. Research, Production,
Incentives. Tax on California Oil Producers.
Initiative Constitutional Amendment and
Statute
PRO:
California League of Conservation Voters
Yes on 87 website
CON:
Californians Against Higher Taxes
Propositions 88:
Education Funding. Real Property Parcel Tax.
Initiative Constitutional Amendment and
Statute
PRO:
Yes on 88 website
Classroom
Learning and Accountability Act
CON: No on 88
website
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers
Association
Proposition
89:
Political Campaigns. Public Financing.
Corporate Tax Increase. Campaign
Contribution and Expenditure Limits.
Initiative Statute
PRO:
Consumer Federation of California
Proposition 89 Now!
CON:
Californians to Stop
89
California Chamber of Commerce
Proposition 90:
Government Acquisition, Regulation of
Private Property. Initiative Constitutional
Amendment
PRO: Protect Our Homes:
Yes on 90
Campaign for Children and Families: Yes on 90
CON:
California League of Conservation Voters
No on 90 website
California Progress Report: Prop 90
California State University San Marcos Library