Here are Peace & Freedom Party's recommendations for L.A.'s March 8th election.
Measures
Charter Amendment LA-G. Pension Reform -- City of Los Angeles (Charter
Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
This is Pension deform that creates a new lower 2nd tier of pensions for new
hires in the Police & Fire department. Vote NO.
Charter Amendment LA-H. Restriction on Campaign Contributions from City
Contractors -- City of Los Angeles (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval
Required)
Shall the Charter be amend to (1) restrict campaign contributions and
fundraising by bidders on certain City contracts; require increased disclosure
for bidders; and provide for bans on future contracts for violators; Wont end
graft and corruption, but may reduce it- The Clean Money Campaign Folks
support it. VOTE YES
Charter Amendment LA-I. DWP Ratepayer Advocate -- City of Los Angeles (Charter
Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Establishes a Rate Payer Avocate appointed by a citizens committee, and
confirmed by the city council and mayor, More Public
Accountability[particularly if progressives can get people on the committee
that appoints.= VOTE YES
Charter Amendment LA-L. Reassignment of Funds for Library System -- City of Los
Angeles (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required) provides Los Angeles
neighborhood public libraries with additional funding to help restore library
service hours, purchase books and support library programs. VOTE HELL YES !
Proposition LA-M. Tax on Medical Marijuana -- City of Los Angeles (Ordinance -
Majority Approval Required)
The tax will fund general municipal services, including police protection and
crime suppression services, fire prevention and suppression services, park and
recreation facilities, and general improvements. VOTE YES.
Measure LA-N. Public Funding of Campaigns -- City of Los Angeles (Charter
Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Proposition LA-O. Tax on Oil Companies -- City of Los Angeles (Ordinance -
Majority Approval Required)
In order to fund general municipal services. Finally a chance to tax the rich
instead of the workers=VOTE HELL YES!
Charter Amendment LA-P. Emergency Reserve and Budget Stabilization Fund -- City
of Los Angeles (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Charter Amendment LA-Q. Civil Service Hiring Rule Changes -- City of Los
Angeles (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required) Measure Q would
eliminate a charter provision that civil service exams be open to all qualified
applicants. VOTE NO
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