Tag Archives: 2016 Election Guide

2016 Election: Yes on Proposition 64

Countless Americans have languished in the criminal justice system over marijuana possession. The result: overcrowded prisons with nonviolent offenders and a thriving illegal marijuana market that extends beyond the United States borders and into marginalized communities. But Californians finally have a chance to change this status quo. The board endorses Proposition 64, which would make […]

2016 Election: No on Proposition 66

Proposition 66 would limit the appeals process for prisoners on death row to five years, and even though advocates argue the measure would reduce the cost of death penalty cases, the current time frame is necessary to prevent unjust executions. Since 1973, 156 inmates facing the death penalty have been exonerated of their charges. More […]

2016 Election: No on Proposition 65, Yes on Proposition 67

Don’t let these two plastic bag propositions confuse you – even though that’s exactly what they were created to do. Let’s keep it simple: If you want to help the environment with a logical plastic-bag ban, vote “No” on Proposition 65 and “Yes” on Proposition 67. The plastic-bag industry – primarily funded by four large, […]

2016 Election: No on Measure JJJ

The board does not endorse Measure JJJ, which would require developers to make a percentage of projects larger than nine units affordable to low-income and working residents. That’s not to say there isn’t a serious problem with affordability. California – and Los Angeles especially – is notorious for its unaffordable housing. Last year, a Harvard […]

2016 Election: Yes on Measure HHH

Measure HHH is a vital step to jump-start housing projects for homeless individuals in Los Angeles. As it stands, there are too few options to help the estimated 28,000 homeless people counted in the city earlier this year. In fact, there was an 11 percent increase in homelessness from 2015, demonstrating an all-too-apparent need for […]

2016 Election: Yes on Measure M

It’s time for Los Angeles to get out of its gridlock. While Measure M will not be a panacea, it would be an important step toward reducing congestion and Angelenos’ reliance on cars. If approved, Measure M would raise the sales tax in LA County by 0.5 percent, which is estimated to create an annual […]