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Regular-General Government # 40.
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| Board of Supervisors |
County Administrator |
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| Consider positions on Propositions 15, 16, 20, 21, and 25 appearing on the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. (No general fund impact) (Blacklock/Tengolics) |
| Recommended Action |
| Consider positions on Propositions 15, 16, 20, 21, and 25 appearing on the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. |
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In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only) |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
Previously the Board had requested staff analyze Propositions 15, 16, 20, 21, and 25 appearing on the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. A chart of the initiatives with a description, comments from the Legislative Analyst's Office and Department of Finance, positions from RCRC and CSAC, and staff notes is attached for the Board's reference (Att. A). From this analysis, staff has concluded that Propositions 15 (split tax roll for commercial properties), 16 (repeals restrictions on government decision-making policies considering race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin), 20 (increased penalties and redefinition of crime categories), and 25 (zero cash bail) will likely have direct impacts on County operations and services. Staff has also attached the voter guide from the Secretary of State which includes summaries and pro/con arguments for all ballot measures (Att B.).
As set forth above, this item is structured for Board consideration and action in a manner that complies with state law. The Board of Supervisors is allowed to take a position regarding ballot measures and to provide accurate, factual, and impartial information regarding the potential effects of ballot measures on the County and its constituents. However, as the Board is aware, provisions of state law preclude Board members from expressly advocating that individual voters should vote in favor of (or against) particular measures.
Neither the District Attorney, nor the Sheriff have positions on Proposition 20 and 25. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| Sheriff, District Attorney, Probation |
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