Proposed Initiatives (Status, California, Schwarzenegger)

LA Daily News ^ | June 11, 2005 | AP

[FairOpinion]

The following initiatives are likely to be on the ballot Nov. 8 if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calls a special election by Monday, as he said he would. Five already have qualified. Others are awaiting verification by the Secretary of State's Office.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing three initiatives(all qualified for ballot):

TEACHER TENURE:
CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
STATE SPENDING CAP:

Other initiatives:

PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR ABORTION: (Q)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES: (Q)
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNTS (by D)(pending)
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNTS: (other) (pending)
ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS: (pending)

[FairOpinion]

This is very encouraging.

More info at the link about each initiative.

[FairOpinion]

Thanks for finding the info about the Voter ID initiative.

I am posting it here too for people.

This is an initiative to require picture ID from everyone at the polling places.


The petition can be downloaded from

http://www.voteridact.com/

We have until August 1 to gather 374,000 valid signatures.

[CounterCounterCulture]

more info...
California Initiative Update as of June 7, 2005

(thread includes potential candidates for statewide office in 2006)

[Alia]

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[La Enchiladita]

These look good and very needed. I don't know what the prescription drugs and electric provider ones are about but, let me tell you: If we could pass any initiative that clamps down on unions, it's a good thing. This one may be about the unions using dues money for political activity. Well! That's the unions whole reason for being, to gain political power. It has nothing to do with fairly representing workers. I'd like to see the public employees unions lose their closed shop status, too.

[La Enchiladita]

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES: A move that would prohibit public employee labor unions from using union dues or fees for political contributions unless their members provide written consent. The measure is supported by anti-tax activists and business interests. It is opposed by Democrats and organized labor, who say the measure is designed to gut their political influence. Schwarzenegger has not taken a position on the initiative but has close ties to its backers.

Status: Qualified for the ballot. Yeah, baby.

[FairOpinion]

I think the three most important ones are:

CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
STATE SPENDING CAP:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES:


The State spending cap one will bust Prop 98 madated spending on schools.

If the Union dues one will pass, the unions will lose their power -- won't that be grand!

[La Enchiladita]

Clamping down on teacher tenure is courageous too! No wonder the teachers union hates Arnold!

[FairOpinion]

Related thread:

Schwarzenegger ready to do battle in special election ["summer from hell" officially begins Monday]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1421098/posts

If the political experts are right, Sacramento's "summer from hell" officially begins Monday.
That's when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, after months of threats and name-calling, has said he will sign a proclamation setting a special election Nov. 8 for his three initiatives that he says will reform state government. He plans to offer a live statement to television stations statewide at 5 p.m.

[La Enchiladita]

What timing! Coincidental with the SMC demo, June 14, Flag Day! How many troops do you have, RonDog? I'll be there about 5:30-6:00.

[RonDog]

It is hard to say...

The GOOD news is, the "opposition" is totally demoralized. :o)

Much more on THAT -- soon.

And, be sure to stick around afterwards for the post-FReep "food and fellowship."

We plan to have pizza -- and (possible) PICTURES with the Governor. :o)

[La Enchiladita]

Okey dokey.

[RonDog]

See also THIS thread:

Schwarzenegger in Santa Monica (6/14) A.N.S.W.E.R./unions self-destructing,
Arnold to visit FReepers
update: TUESDAY (6/14) Defend SANTA MONICA COLLEGE Grads (& Arnold) from DISRUPTION by A.N.S.W.E.R. ^ | June 12, 2005 | RonDog [and FRiends]
Posted on 06/12/2005 10:53:06 AM PDT by RonDog

WONDERFUL NEWS!

The forces of Darkness which had threatened to DISRUPT the graduation ceremonies
and PREVENT Governor Schwarzenegger from delivering the commencement address at
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
next Tuesday (6/14)
and prevent the People of California from voting in a Special Election this November
have FAILED, and their rally plans are now self-destructing. :o)

Meanwhile, the "GOOD Guys" (that would be US!)
are getting STRONGER every day!

Please JOIN US at 4 pm, near at 16th and Pico,
and help promote our POSITIVE message:
"SUPPORT ARNOLD:
LET THE PEOPLE VOTE!"

CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread