California Votes: 2016 Ballot Measure Forum, Sept. 8, 2016
Capitol Weekly and Capital Public Radio present CALIFORNIA VOTES: A 2016 Ballot Measure Forum, which will examine six of the most important measures on the November ballot. The event will be held Thursday, September 8 in Sacramento. Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
With nearly 20 proposals on the ballot this year, voters must make important choices on a wide variety of proposals that will impact Californians for decades to come. Facing a deluge of advertising on some measures and a dearth of information on others, how can voters prepare themselves to make informed choices?
At CALIFORNIA VOTES, both sides of six controversial California state ballot measures will be presented by the measure’s proponents and the opposition.
We’ll examine Proposition 53: Public Works Projects; Proposition 55: Tax Extension; Proposition 61: Prescription Drug Costs; Propositions 62 & 66; The Death Penalty; Proposition 64; Marijuana Legalization
Through spirited discussion and reasoned debate, each hour-long panel will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the proposition. We’ll set aside time for audience questions.
Attend the full day, or choose individual panels. Click here to register. Admission is free, but registration is required.
SCHEDULE
9:00 – 9:30AM: Introductions and Welcome
9:30 – 10:30AM: Proposition 53; Public Works Projects
Moderated by Chris Nichols of Politifact California
Panelists in favor: Steven Greenhut, R Street Institute; Tom Ross, Meridian Partners
Panelists in opposition: Brandon Castillo, Bicker Castillo Fairbanks Public Affairs; David Guy, Northern California Water Association
10:45 – 11:45AM: Proposition 55; Tax Extension
Moderated by Marisa Lagos of KQED
Panelists in favor: Dave Low, California School Employees Association; Ana Matosantos, former state Finance Director
Panelists in opposition: David Kersten, the Kersten Institute; David Wolfe, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Break for Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 PM: Proposition 61; Prescription Drug Costs
Moderated by Daniel Weintraub of The California Health Report
Panelists in favor: Rand Martin, MVM Strategy Group; Garry South, Garry South Group
Panelists in opposition: Kathy Fairbanks, Bicker Castillo Fairbanks Public Affairs; Fred Romero, American GI Forum
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Propositions 62 & 66; The Death Penalty
Moderated by John Myers of the Los Angeles Times
Panelists Opposed to Death Penalty: Ron Briggs, former El Dorado County supervisor; Nancy Haydt, attorney with experience on death penalty issues
Panelists in favor of the Death Penalty: Michele Hanisee, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys Association; Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento District Attorney
3:15 – 4:15 PM: Proposition 64; Marijuana Legalization
Moderated by Carla Marinucci of Politico
Panelists in favor: Jason Kinney, California Strategies; Richard Miadich, Olson Hagel and Fishburn
Panelists in opposition: Andrew Acosta, Acosta Associates; Lauren Michaels, California Police Chiefs Association
The event will be held at the Auditorium at the Office of the California Secretary of State, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814.
CALIFORNIA VOTES: A 2016 Ballot Measure Forum will be filmed for later broadcast by the California Channel.
CALIFORNIA VOTES IS SPONSORED BY: THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, THE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN INDIAN NATIONS, PANDORA, CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA, KP PUBLIC AFFAIRS, CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION and THE CALIFORNIA CHANNEL.
