October Program-The Right to be Informed Voters

Sacramento and Citrus Heights/American Branches of AAUW Present

“The Rights Stuff”

Lights, Camera, Action!

The right to be informed voters

Saturday, October 19, 9:30 AM to 12 noon

Carmichael Presbyterian Church

5645 Marconi Ave.,  Carmichael CAHas everyone noticed this is an election year? Well – we have heard of  “Political Junkies” – we would like to make you aware of a subspecies – and we call them the “Proposition Junkies.”

Is your proposition knowledge and history up to date? Here is a quick quiz to get you engaged:

  1. How are propositions placed on the California Ballot?
  2. How often are propositions renumbered?
  3. Proposition 4 passed in 1911 did what? (AAUW would have supported it!!)
  4. What was the target of Proposition 65, passed in 1965?
  5. Proposition 73 in 2005 and Proposition 85 the next year failed. What was the issue?
  6. Proposition 8 in 2008 passed and then was declared unconstitutional. What was the issue?

Join us for a panel discussion about the 10 propositions on our November ballots. Helping us to become educated voters will be Professor Mary-Beth Moylan and students from the McGeorge School of Law.

Here are three propositions we think will be interesting:

  1. Proposition 36: Increase drug crime and theft penalties; allow drug and mental health treatment.
  2. Proposition 5: Lower the vote threshold from 2/3 to 55% for local bond issues.
  3. Proposition 6: Remove involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime from the constitution.

The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10. Light refreshments will be offered. Seating is limited to 80 guests so reserve a spot through Eventbrite (click here) or call Lee Battershell, (916) 230-1110 to leave a clear message; spell your name slowly.

Lights? Check! Camera? Check! And now we look for Action!!

  • Register for the event: (click here) or call Lee at the number above.
  • Invite a friend to come with you and be sure to let us know.
  • Look at the 10 Propositions and come to the meeting with questions.
  • Remember to wear a name tag but know that if you forget or don’t have one, a name tag will be provided. We want to get to know you!!
  • Educate yourself by checking out Ballotpedia and other online sources.
  • VOTE!!