Elections
General Election, November 7, 2006
The Green Party of Butte County endorses:
The Green Party of Butte County recommends:
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Yes
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1A: Transportation Funding Protection
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No
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1B: Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, Port Security Bond Act of 2006
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Yes
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1C: Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006
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Yes
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1D: Education facilities: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006.
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Yes
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1E: Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006.
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No
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83: Sex Offenders. Sexually Violent Predators. Punishment, Residence Restrictions and Monitoring.
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Yes
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84: Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements. Bonds.
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No
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85: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy.
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No
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86: Tax on Cigarettes.
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Yes
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87: Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on Calif Oil Producers.
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No
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88: Education Funding. Real Property Parcel Tax.
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Yes
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89: Political Campaigns. Public Financing. Corporate Tax Increase.Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Limits.
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No
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90: Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property
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The Green Party of Butte County recommends:
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Maureen Kirk for Butte County Supervisor
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Scott Gruendl for Chico City Council
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Mary Flynn for Chico City Council
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Kathleen Kaiser for School Board
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For more information on Green Party positions on propositions, refer to Alameda Greens Voter Guide.
For other information:
GPBC officially supports the supports the overall anti-Wal-Mart campaign endorses and works with C.A.R.E, a local citizen group working to stop further expansion of Wal-Mart in Chico.
GPBC endorses the OneCareNow.org's 365-City Campaign to demand passage of SB840, the Universal Health Care Insurance bill recently vetoed by the governor. The Butte Greens will help gather signatures on their petitions as well.
Special Election, Tues. November 8, 2005
The Green Party of Butte County recommends:
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NO
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Prop 73 (abortion reporting)
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NO
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Prop 74 (teacher's tenure)
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NO
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Prop 75 (union dues)
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NO
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Prop 76 (school funding)
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NO
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Prop 77 (redistricting)
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NO
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Prop 78 (drug discount - business version)
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YES
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Prop 79 (drug discount - consumer version)
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NO
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Prop 80 (regulation of electric service providers)
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For more information see in-depth discussion on the Propositions at http://www.cagreens.org/ccwg/05props.htm
On NO on Prop 77: See Alameda Greens’ analysis.
For other information: Elections Hotline 800-894-7761
Voter Registration 538-7761
GPBC Endorsements - November 2004 Election
Ralph Nader for President Peter Camejo for Vice-President
Nader/Camejo are official write-in candidates in California, which means your vote for them WILL be counted.
How to Write in Nader in Butte County
On the Butte County ballot, write the word NADER in the blank box provided at the bottom of the President-Vice President section of your ballot. Then shade in the rectanglar box to the right. By writing in NADER, you are also voting for Camejo as his VP running mate.
PROPOSITIONS
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Prop 59 - Access to Government Information |
| YES |
Prop 60 - Primary Elections |
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Prop 60A - Surplus Property |
| NO |
Prop 61 - Children's Hospital Projects Bond |
| NO |
Prop 62 - Limited Choice Primary. Read about it |
| YES |
Prop 63 - Mental Health Services, tax on millionaires |
| NO |
Prop 64 - Limit Unfair Business Competition Laws |
| YES |
Prop 65 - Local Government Funding |
| YES |
Prop 1A - Local Government Funding |
| YES |
Prop 66 - Amend "Three Strikes" Law. Read about it |
| NO |
Prop 67 - Emergency Medical Services, telephone surcharge |
| NO |
Prop 68 - Tribal Gaming Compacts |
| NO |
Prop 69 - DNA Database, those charged with certain crimes |
| YES |
Prop 70 - Tribal Gaming Compacts |
| NO |
Prop 71 - Stem Cell Research Bonds |
| YES |
Prop 72 - Referendum, Keep health care coverage requirements |
Note 1: No position.
The Green Party of Alameda County prepared a Green Voter Guide.
LOCAL MEASURES
LOCAL CANDIDATES
Chico City Council:
Barbi Boeger
Andy Holcombe
John Merz (Green Candidate)
Ann Schwab
CUSD School Board:
Nesto De La Torre
Steve O'Bryan
GPBC Endorsements - March 2004 Primary
- Peter Camejo for U.S. President
- PROP 55 - Yes, with reservations
- PROP 56 - Yes
- PROP 57 - No
- PROP 58 - No
For polling location information call (800) 894-7761
GPBC Recommendations - Nov. 2002 Elections
Chico Council candidates:
- Barbi Boeger
- Scott Gruendl
- Maureen Kirk
Paradise Irrigation District:
Countywide Endorsement:
2002 Ballot Recommendations:
- Prop. 46 - YES
- Prop. 47 - YES
- Prop. 51 - NO
- Prop. 52 - YES
For more info about each proposition, read http//www.cagreens.org/propositions/ . You can also sign up to get on the Green Party of Calif. Ballot Recommendations Discussion List at the above address.
GPBC Endorsements
Avocado Declaration by Peter Camejo
SB 921 Health Care for All Californians Act
AB 205 Domestic partners
Ancient Tree Initiative
Amend Three Stikes Initative
Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Butte Co. Health Care Coalition
Calif. Wild Heritage Campaign
Center for Voting and Democracy
CherokeePreservation Society
Friends of the River
NEFR
Open Debates
ROAR - Residents Outraged About Roads
Tree Action (Dedicated to the Preservation of Chico's Urban Forest)
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