San Francisco Chronicle
✔ Yes
" It provides a needed tax exemption for seismic retrofit work to California's buildings."
Proposition 13: Seismic Retrofitting in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:05PM.
✔ Yes
"Vote Yes on Proposition 14 to open the primary system to all candidates regardless of party allegiance. "
Proposition 14: "Open"/ "Top Two" Primaries in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:05PM.
✘ No
"At best this auto insurance initiative offers a marginal benefit to Californians while adding costs for others"
Proposition 17: Auto Insurance in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:08PM.
✔ Steve Poizner
"He has the seasoning, the energy and the appetite for hard work and accountability that are requirements of this office. "
Governor (R) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:09PM.
✔ Tom Campbell
"He stands out as the candidate with the smarts, the will and the experience to make a positive impact in Washington"
US Senator (R) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:18PM.
✔ Kamala D. Harris
"She stands out for her grasp of the issues and the clarity of her priorities. "
Attorney General (D) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:18PM.
✔ Steve Cooley
"He is a seasoned, savvy prosecutor with a solid record of accomplishment who would be formidable against any Democrat in November. "
Attorney General (R) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:19PM.
✔ Gavin Newsom
"He can identify and articulate gaps in Sacramento thinking. "
Lieutenant Governor (D) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:19PM.
✔ Abel Maldonado
"He clearly would be a strong salesman for the state and advocate for businesses. "
Lieutenant Governor (R) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:20PM.
✔ Dave Jones
"He is energetic, well-informed and undaunted by the challenges of regulating a powerful industry. "
Insurance Commissoner (D) in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:21PM.
✔ Gloria Romero
"She stands out in a well qualified field for her determination to push the education establishment outside of its comfort zone. "
Superintendent of Public Instruction in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:21PM.
✘ No
"Vote No on Proposition 16. This PG&E funded initiative wants to deprive voters of the mere ability to choose whether they want to pursue a local utility. Voters at least deserve that choice."
Proposition 16: Public Electricity in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:07PM.
✔ Yes
"Vote Yes on Proposition 15 to test whether public funding for political races will clean up the system. Other views"
Proposition 15: CALIFORNIA FAIR ELECTIONS ACT in California Primary on May 23, 2010 at 4:09PM.
" This measure would extend a small school tax for another 20 years. The levy brings in $7 million per year for seismic and maintenance work, badly needed in a city with more than 100 school buildings. The extension, which needs a two-thirds majority to win, amounts to $32.20 for an average home or $16.10 for a dwelling on a multi-unit parcel. With the city schools considering up to 350 layoffs and a reduced school year, it's no time to cut support, even for renovation and safety work. This reality explains why there is little opposition and widespread support. If the $7 million sum sounds small, consider that school supporters are weighing a bigger parcel tax for the November ballot. There's clearly a need for broad financing to support smaller class sizes, larger teacher salaries and a range of programs. In the meantime, voters have a chance to endorse extra money for brick-and-mortar projects, typically the first to suffer in tough times Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/15/EDDH1DD0RA.DTL#ixzz0pZ6Y55Ja "
Proposition A: School Facilities Special Tax in California Primary on Jun 01, 2010 at 2:36AM.
