Transparency in the costs of spending measures is critical for voters. Voter ballots should include necessary financial information within a concise format to prevent confusion. Research indicates that immediate availability of price tags can lower support for proposed measures by 5-15%. The recent legislation, AB 699, permits the omission of these costs in ballot language, pushing voters towards lengthy Voter Guides. Concerns also arise regarding Governor Newsom’s gerrymandering efforts, perceived as politically motivated and contrary to democratic integrity.
Voter ballots can provide pertinent information on how hard-earned money is collected and spent, all within a 75-word constraint without sending a voter to a voluminous Voter Guide.
When price tags for spending measures are immediately available, 5-15% fewer voters are likely to vote in favor of the measure.
Democrats' passage of AB 699 allows ballot language to omit costs and refer voters to a hefty, verbose Voter Guide, undermining voter understanding.
Gov. Newsom's gerrymandering plan raises concerns over his political ambitions and controversial tactics undermining democratic principles.
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