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Opinion for Friday, May 08, 2009
Democrats say ‘yes’ on 1A through 1F
In just a few days, California voters will be asked to return to the polls to make their voices heard on a series of ballot initiatives, the successful passage of which are widely viewed as our only currently available means to avert a catastrophic $23 billion state budget shortfall.
My pharmacy is now also a flavor bar?
I freely admit to getting a shot of caramel in my morning latte, but I apparently can now order up my flavor of choice when filling a prescription too.
The special election on May 19 will have sweeping impacts on state government and how it provides services.
Propositions A,C, D and E: change we don't need
Dear editor, I want to give you my opinions on this upcoming election May 19. It is indeed a very important election that will not have a huge turnout, which is normal for special call elections.
Dear editor, With everyone talking "green," it still amazes me that people think leaf blowers are a necessity of modern life. Wake up, people! It is not about the noise. It is about the pollution.
Dear editor, Our congratulations to Matthew Teague Miller and his students at Justin-Siena High School for their outstanding performance of the musical, "Les Miserables." We were so glad we were part of the audience. The talented students gave a professional quality performance that delighted everyone. We can all be proud of them and their director. We look forward to future performances.
1. Napa County is edging closer and closer to shutting down all major and some not so major development projects and if we become the County of No growth that will hurt us over the long haul.
How do we talk to kids about scary topics?
The abduction and death of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu last month in Tracy brought up a difficult topic for parents everywhere.
Proposition 1A on the May 19 ballot proposes, among other things, extending the state’s sales tax increase for an additional year to help towards solving the state’s massive budget crisis.
Prop 1B, debate the issue here
Proposition 1B, the Education funding payment plan on the May 19 ballot, amends the state Constitution in regards to previously-passed Proposition 98 by requiring $9.3 billion in supplemental payments into the state’s k-12 education system ... among the issues Prop 1B covers.
Prop 1C, weigh in on the topic
Proposition 1C on the May 19 ballot, the Lottery Modernization Act, would allow the state to borrow money from state lottery profits to help with the massive state budget deficit.
Prop 1D's online debate and poll
Proposition 1D, the long-titled Protects Children’s Services Funding. Helps Balance State Budget act, would shift some $1.7 billion in the next five years from the previously-passed Children and Families First Act (a 50-cent tax on a pack of cigarettes with money going to early childhood development programs) to help balance California's general fund.
Yet another massively long title, Proposition 1F is known as the Elected Officials’ Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years Act.
Another long ballot title, Proposition 1E in the May 19 election, is the Mental Health Services Funding. Temporary Reallocation. Helps Balance State Budget Act.
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