"Families don't always feel democratic, but the United States of America was founded as a democracy - for the people, by the people. The recent gerrymandering in Texas and Missouri, egged on by our current president, is definitely not fair and poses a threat to our democracy. Under normal circumstances, responding with our own redistricting wouldn't feel "fair," but we have to counterbalance the assault on fair representation in government. Proposition 50, California's "Election Rigging Response Act," levels the playing field."
"The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission should continue to pursue zero-emission passenger rail service in Santa Cruz County. The train will provide an easy way to bypass Highway 1 congestion, as well as a reliable transportation option for residents who can't or prefer not to drive. To pay for the project, the RTC can hire staff instead of paying consultants, use local contractors, get grants and pursue cost-saving approaches."
Proposition 50 is presented as a necessary response to recent gerrymandering in Texas and Missouri that threatens fair representation, aiming to level the playing field. A yes vote on Proposition 50 is urged to protect democratic representation. Yan Zhao is endorsed for county assessor based on high-technology experience, decades of community involvement, prior elected offices, and a commitment to treat residents as people rather than numbers. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is urged to pursue zero-emission passenger rail to bypass Highway 1 congestion and provide reliable options for non-drivers, using staffing, local contractors, grants, and cost-saving measures to fund the project.
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