Progressive Christians Uniting

Propositions for California’s Nov. 7 Election

After meeting, reviewing, and duly considering the ballot initiatives set before the voters in the upcoming California election, the Board of Directors of Progressive Christians Uniting recommends the following positions for the November 7th ballot initiatives.

• Proposition 83: Punishment, residence restrictions, and monitoring of sex offenders: No.
• Proposition 85: Waiting period and parental notification before termination of a minor’s pregancy. No.
• Proposition 86: Funding for hospital emergency services, through an increased tax on cigarrettes: Yes.
• Proposition 87: Funding for alternative energy research and incentives, through a severance tax on California oil: Yes.
• Proposition 89: Public financing of political campaigns, through a corporate tax increase: Yes.
• Proposition 90: Restrict government’s ability to acquire, use, and regulate private property: No.

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