Confused about ballot measures? You are not alone!

by Stephanie Campbell, Director, Voter Services

The League of Women Voters' Pros & Cons offers a nonpartisan, well-researched explanation of state propositions, county measures and local measures, with supporting and opposing arguments. The arguments come from many sources and are not limited to those presented in the Official Voter Information Guide. The League does not judge the merits of the arguments or guarantee their validity. 

​The League of Women Voters' Pros & Cons address the following when assessing a ballot proposition or measure: the question before voters, the status quo, the fiscal effect if passed, what a ‘yes’ vote means, what a ‘no’ vote means, what supporters say, what opponents say, who are the formal supporters and opponents, and percentage of ‘yes’ votes required to pass.​

We have created a PDF of Pros and Cons on Proposition 50 and would like to share it widely. Please let friends, family and other interested