SD V&V Voting Guide for 2020

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Endorsements For Election 2020

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Those not listed were not endorsed

The following is a partial list of endorsements for the November 3rd Election. These names are only listed as suggestions based on our observations and knowledge of the candidates. You, as the readers, are encouraged to make up your own minds. The important thing is that you vote and that you understand the importance of your vote. You should not vote for people you have no knowledge of. Those who care about our vote should be making efforts to inform you as to why you should vote for them.

President of the United States - Joe Biden

Vice President of the United States - Kamala Harris

U.S. Representative 50th Cong. District - Ammar Campa-Najjar

U.S. Representative 50th Cong. District - Juan Vargas

U.S. Representative 52nd Cong. District - Scott Peters

U.S. Representative 53rd Cong. District - Sara Jacobs

State Offices

State Senate 39th District - Tony Akins

State Assembly 77th District - Brian Maienschein

State Assembly 79th District - Dr. Shirley Weber

State Assembly 80th District - Lorena Gonzales

County Offices

Superior Court Judge Office 30 - Tim Nader

SD County Board of Supervisors District 1 - Nora Vargas

SD County Board of Supervisors District 2 - Steve Vaus

SD County Board of Supervisors District 3 - Terra Lawson-Remer

California Statewide Propositions for November 2020 Ballot

PROPOSITION 14: BONDS

RECOMMENDATION: yes

ISSUES $5.5. BILLION IN BONDS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH INCLUDING $1.5 BILLION FOR ALZHEIMER’S, PARKINSON’S, STROKE, EPILEPSY AND OTHER BRAIN AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES AND CONDITIONS.

PROPOSITION 15: TAXES

RECOMMENDATION: no

PROPOSITION 16: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

RECOMMENDATION: yes

REPEALS PROPOSITION 209 (1996), WHICH PROHIBITS THE STATE FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST, OR GRANTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO, ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION OR PUBLIC CONTRACTING.

PROPOSITION 17: VOTING RIGHTS

RECOMMENDATION: yes

WOULD RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS OF PEOPLE ON PAROLE UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR PRISON TERM.

PROPOSITION 18: VOTING AGE

RECOMMENDATION: yes

PROPOSITION 19: HOME PROTECTION

RECOMMENDATION: yes

ALLOWS PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER, WHO ARE SEVERELY DISABLED OR VICTIMS OF WILDFIRES AND OTHER DISASTERS, TO KEEP LOWER PROPERTY TAX RATES WHEN THEY MOVE TO NEW HOMES.

PROPOSITION 20: CRIME

RECOMMENDATION: no

RESTRICTS PAROLE FOR NON- VIOLENT OFFENDERS AND AUTHORIZES FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY TREATED ONLY AS MISDEMEANORS.

PROPOSITION 21: RENT CONTROL

RECOMMENDATION: yes

WOULD ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH RENT CONTROL ON HOUSING OVER 15 YEARS OLD, WITH AN EXCEPTION FOR LANDLORDS WHO OWN NO MORE THAN TWO HOMES.

PROPOSITION 22: EMPLOYMENT

RECOMMENDATION: yes

THIS PROPOSITION WOULD CONTINUE TO CLASSIFY DRIVERS FOR LYFT, UBER AND DOORDASH AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. ALSO REQUIRES BACKGROUND CHECKS AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO IMPERSONATE APP-BASED DRIVERS.

PROPOSITION 23: HEALTH CARE

RECOMMENDATION: yes

WOULD REQUIRE KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE LICENSED PHYSICIAN ON-SITE WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM THIS REQUIREMENT IF THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF QUALIFIED LICENSED DOCTORS. WOULD ALSO REQUIRE STATE APPROVAL FOR CLINIC CLOSURES OR SERVICE REDUCTIONS; REQUIREMENT THAT DIALYSIS CLINICS BE REQUIRED TO REPORT INFECTION DATA AND PROHIBITS CLINICS FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CLIENTS BASED ON PAYMENT SOURCE.

PROPOSITION 24: CONSUMER PRIVACY LAWS

RECOMMENDATION: yes

ESTABLISHES THE CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY TO ENFORCE CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY LAWS AND IMPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.

PROPOSITION 25: BAIL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDATION: yes

THIS IS A TRICKY ONE PUT FORTH BY THE BAIL BOND INDUSTRY HOPING THAT YOUR FAILURE TO PASS THIS PROPOSITION WOULD NEGATE A COURT DECISION WHICH REPLACED THE OLD MONEY BILL SYSTEM AND THEREBY OVERRIDE THE COURT DECISION THAT THREW OUT THE MONEY-BASED BAIL BOND SYSTEM.