Need Some Help Voting on San Diego, California 2024 Ballot Measures?

Voter Guide for Candidates is another post on this site

For the past dozen years, I’ve gone through lists of ballot measures, provided links for users to see associated digital representations, and thrown my two cents into the mix. 

In this guide are links to those articles, plus the internet connections to campaigns. In some instances, I’ll make an endorsement. 

• I don’t ask you to agree with me, but I do ask you to vote. 

Personally, I like diversity, freedom of expression, a social safety net, and the humane use of science to advance the world. Vote like your future depends on it, because it does.

California Ballot Measures Two thru Six

Legislature Approved California Ballot Propositions (Prop 1 passed in the primary election)

Proposition 2  - Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities

• I say yes.

Official Ballot Arguments: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop2.pdf
Website: Yes on Prop 2 Quality Public Schools
Facebook  - X (formerly Twitter)
The sole public opponent to Prop 2 listed at Ballotpedia is State Senator Brian Jones

Proposition 3 - Constitutional Right to Marriage

• Yes, please.

Official Ballot Arguments: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop3.pdf
Website Yes on 3 - Freedom to Marry
Facebook - X (formerly Twitter

(No) California Family Council
Facebook - X (Formerly Twitter)

Proposition 4 - Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks

• Yes, Yes, Yes

Official Ballot page: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop4.pdf

There are no campaigns for or against Prop 4. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has come out against this measure, but they’re not putting their money where their cheap-assed mouths are.

Proposition 5 - Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval - Constitutional Amendment

• Oh, yes

Official Ballot info: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop5.pdf
Website: Yes on Prop 5
Facebook - X (Formerly Twitter)

Carl DeMaio’s No on 5 Grifty Website: No on Prop 5: Save Prop 13 and Block Tax Hikes * Facebook - X (Formerly Twitter)

Proposition 6 - Remove Involuntary Servitude as Punishment for Crime Amendment 

• Yes, please

Official ballot info page: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop6.pdf
Website: Vote Yes on Proposition 6
Facebook

There is no official opposition to Prop 6, except that polling shows voters narrowly rejecting it.

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Propositions Placed on the Ballot by Voter Initiatives

California’s Proposition 32: Something’s Better Than Nothing, I Suppose
(Let’s Consider Trading Minimum Wage for Maximum Wealth Laws)

• Yes, of course. But the twisted way this made it on the ballot is concerning

Official Ballot Arguments: https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop32.pdf

Pro Website: Yes on the CA Living Wage Act
X (formerly Twitter)

There isn’t a No on 32 Group.

It’s being opposed by The California Restaurant Association, National Federation of Independent Business (Koch funded), California Grocers Association, California Chamber of Commerce, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Each entity is spending money independently.

California Proposition 33, the Prohibit State Limitations on Local Rent Control Initiative

My Thoughts: CA Proposition 33: Deja Vu All Over Again on Rent Control

• Yeah, ok, I guess

Official arguments https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop33.pdf
Website: Yes on 33
X (formerly twitter)

Website: No on 33
Facebook ~  X(formerly twitter)

Proposition 34 - Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers

• My Thoughts: Just Say No to CA Propositions 34 & 35

Official Arguments: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/34/
Website: Yes on Prop 34
Facebook  ~ X (formerly Twitter)

Website: No on Prop 34
No social media found.

Proposition 35- Provides permanent funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services

• I realize it might seem voting No on 35 could be compared to trash talking about puppies or kittens, but that’s what I’m going to recommend. Ballot box budgeting is a non-starter for me. Vote No on 35.

Official Arguments: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/35/
Website: VoteYes35.com
Facebook  ~ X (formerly twitter)
League of Women Voters “No” Recommendation Page

Proposition 36 - Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes

• I’m a solid NO on Prop 36. Don’t waste taxpayer dollars on restarting the war on drugs.

My thoughts California Proposition 36: A Feel Good Measure for Fear Mongers

Ballot Arguments Page: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/36/
Website: Yes on 36
Facebook ~ X (formerly Twitter)

Website: No on 36
Vera (Explainer)

2024 Ballot Measures in San Diego

Measure C - Amendments to San Diego Charter Section 66 Regarding Board of Education Elections.

• Vote Yes. End primary elections with one or two candidates who will also be voted on the general election ballot

Impartial analysis posted at the City Clerk’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/measure-c-online_0.pdf
There are arguments for and against: 
Yes - Argument says it makes sense to hold one-on-one elections when most people vote
Let us vote Association: No - Argument says this is undemocratic and will enable corporate influence.

Measure D - Amendments to the San Diego Charter to Strengthen the Independence of the Ethics Commission. 

• Yes. Sounds like it’s a good idea.

Impartial analysis posted at the City Clerk’s website: 
https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/measure-d-online-posting.pdf
There are no arguments against Measure D.
The pro argument is that those who are subject to the Ethics Board’s oversight should not be in the position of controlling it. 

Measure E - City of San Diego Sales Tax.

• Yes. It’s time to properly fund government services.

Impartial analysis posted at the City Clerk’s website:
https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/measure-e-online-posting.pdf

Here are official arguments for and against Measure E.
PennyforProgressSD.com is pro-Measure E website paid for by San Diego City Firefighters Local 145 & the San Diego Police Officers Association
The Anti arguments run the gamut of complaints by citizens unhappy with city government.

Other sales tax measures.

Measure G - San Diego Countywide ½% sales tax increase.

• Yes. The money goes to fund transportation infrastructure 

Jim Miller on Measure G - Let’s Go San Diego
LetsGosd.org is the website for those supporting Measure G
StopTheSANDAGTax is the website for climate change deniers opposing Measure G

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Other local sales taxes…Here are the localities with a cup in their hand. The ones with an asterisk (*) have been blessed by the San Diego Taxpayers Association, which makes periodic attempts to find the good in things. I don’t have an opinion on these, except to note that the shrink government to baby sized so you can drown it in the bathtub crowd has saddled Californian with a tax structure that favors the rich. 

Measure - I- Escondido ½% *
Measure -J- El Cajon ½%*
Measure -K- Encinitas ½%*
Measure -L- La Mesa ½%
Measure -P- Chula Vista ½%
Measure -Q- San Marcos ½% *
Measure -S- Santee ½%
Measure -T- Lemon Grove ½%*
Measure -X- Oceanside ½%*

School District Bond Authorizations, paid via property taxes

Amounts vary. Monies generally are supposed to be used for buildings and repairs.

Measure U: Alpine Union School District*
Measure V: Bonsall Unified School District*
Measure W: Cajon Valley Union School District *
Measure Y: Dehesa School District
Measure Z – Encinitas Union School District*
Measure AA: Chula Vista Elementary School District
Measure BB: Fallbrook Union High School District
Measure CC: Lemon Grove School District
Measure EE: Lemon Grove School District
Measure GG: Ramona Unified School District*
Measure HH: San Diego Community College District

Other Voting Guides/Endorsement Lists

Democratic Party (You don’t gotta love them…)
Republican Party (So you know who not to vote for)
League of Women Voters 
KPBS Voter Hub
YIMBY Democrats of San Diego
Axios San Diego
Alliance San Diego (Ballot Measures)
San Diego Pride Voter Guide
Courage California
Environmental Health Coalition
Equality California