I am pleased to share with you my recommendations for the 2018 November General Election ballot.
As a Democrat, a Black woman and someone who is both politically and socially conscious, I don’t always agree with my political party’s recommendations. I look at what’s best for people of color, poor people and what just makes common sense–not just the middle class.
I don’t accept any money for endorsements for my voter guide. Not one penny. I do this as a service to my community and because I respect the trust that my community has in my opinion.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 6th! Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM.
Your voice and vote matters.
Resources
Register to Vote (California)
Check Your Voter Registration (Los Angeles County)
Sample Ballot (Los Angeles County)
Find Your Polling Place (Los Angeles County)
STATE MEASURES
PROPOSITION 1
AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND SPECIFIED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE
YES
PROPOSITION 2
AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE.
YES
PROPOSITION 3
AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND PROJECTS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND QUALITY, WATERSHED, FISH, WILDLIFE, WATER CONVEYANCE, AND GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AND STORAGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
NO
PROPOSITION 4
AUTHORIZES BONDS FUNDING CONSTRUCTION AT HOSPITALS PROVIDING CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
YES
PROPOSITION 5
CHANGES REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS TO TRANSFER THEIR PROPERTY TAX BASE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.
NO
PROPOSITION 6
ELIMINATES CERTAIN ROAD REPAIR AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. REQUIRES CERTAIN FUEL TAXES AND VEHICLE FEES BE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. THIS IS THE GAS TAX REPEAL.
YES
PROPOSITION 7
CONFORMS CALIFORNIA DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME TO FEDERAL LAW. ALLOWS LEGISLATURE TO CHANGE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERIOD. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE.
NO
PROPOSITION 8
REGULATES AMOUNTS OUTPATIENT KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS CHARGE FOR DIALYSIS TREATMENT. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
YES
PROPOSITION 10
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!
YES
PROPOSITION 11
REQUIRES PRIVATE-SECTOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE 11 EMPLOYEES ELIMINATES TO REMAIN CERTAIN ON-CALL DURING WORK EMPLOYER LIABILITY. BREAKS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
NO
PROPOSITION 12
ESTABLISHES NEW STANDARDS FOR 12 CONFINEMENT OF SPECIFIED NONCOMPLYING PRODUCTS. FARM ANIMALS; BANS INITIATIVE STATUTE.
NEUTRAL
STATEWIDE OFFICES
GOVERNOR
No recommendation
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ELENI KOUNALAKIS
Democrat
Businesswoman/Economic Advisor
SECRETARY OF STATE
ALEX PADILLA
Democrat
Secretary of State
CONTROLLER
BETTY T. YEE
Democrat
California State Controller
TREASURER
FIONA MA
Democrat
CPA/Taxpayer Representative
ATTORNEY GENERAL
No recommendation
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
No recommendation
MEMBER STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
MALIA COHEN
District 2
Democrat
UNITED STATES SENATOR
DIANNE FEINSTEIN
United States Senator
Democrat
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
MAXINE WATERS
Member of Congress
43rd District
Democrat
KAREN BASS
Member of Congress
37th District
Democrat
STATE LEGISLATURE
STATE SENATOR
HOLLY J. MITCHELL
State Senator
30th District
Democrat
MIKE GIPSON
State Assembly
64th District
Democrat
JUDICIAL OFFICES
JUDICIAL – SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
CAROL A. CORRIGAN
YES
LEONDRA R. KRUGER
YES
JUDICIAL – COURT OF APPEAL JUSTICE
VICTORIA G. CHANEY
No
HELEN BENDIX
Yes
ELWOOD LUI
Yes
VICTORIA M. CHAVEZ
No
LUIS A. LAVIN
Yes
HALIM DHANIDINA
Yes
ANNE H. EGERTON
Yes
NORA M. MANELLA
No
THOMAS WILLHITE
No
DOROTHY C. KIM
Yes
CARL H. MOOR
Yes
LAMAR W. BAKER
Yes
ARTHUR GILBERT
Yes
MARTIN J. TANGEMAN
Yes
GAIL R. FEUER
No
JOHN L. SEGAL
Yes
TRICIA A. BIGELOW
No
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
Office No. 4
A. VERÓNICA SAUCEDA
Superior Court Commissioner, County of Los Angeles
Office No. 16
PATRICIA (PATTI) HUNTER
Deputy City Attorney, City of Los Angeles
Office No. 60
HOLLY L. HANCOCK
Attorney at Law
Office No. 113
MICHAEL P. RIBONS
Lawyer
LOCAL OFFICES AND MEASURES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles County Sheriff
Alex Villanueva
Los Angeles County Assessor
Jeffrey Prang (and he barely got this)
Measure W — YES
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Measure B — YES
Measure E — YES
Measure EE — YES
WATER
Water Replenishment District of Southern CA
Candidate for Board of Directors, Division 1
Jabari Jumaane
COMPTON
Compton Community College District
Trustee Area # 1 — Andres Ramos
Trustee Area #4 — Deborah LeBlanc
Trustee Area #5 — Dr. Sharoni Little
LENNOX
Lennox School Board
Shannon Thomas Allen
CARSON
City Council
Elito Santarina
Lula Davis-Holmes
INGLEWOOD
Mayor
James T. Butts
Note: I work for Butts’ campaign, but I was not paid to endorse him. The rents are high in Inglewood and I stand with the renters, but putting a Trump supporting Republican in office who is backed by other Trump supporters isn’t the answer either. Work with your mayor and find a solution.
OAKLAND
Mayor
Cat Brooks
