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Message for Your Employees:
Remember to Vote
As you consider your choices on the November ballot, we wanted to share with you the positions of the California Chamber of Commerce on the statewide ballot measures. Please don't interpret this e-mail as a message telling you how to vote. We just thought you might find the information of interest because the CalChamber positions are based on the impact of the ballot measures on California's economy and jobs climate. For more information on the reasons for each position, please see the link at the bottom of the e-mail.
CalChamber Positions
The CalChamber has taken positions on the following propositions:
Proposition 18: Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010 (moved to 2012 ballot)
Position: Support
Proposition 19: Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010
Position: Oppose
Proposition 20: Redistricting of Congressional Districts - Voters FIRST Act for Congress
Position: Support
Proposition 21: $18 Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks/Wildlife Programs
Position: No Position
Proposition 22: Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act
Position: Support
Proposition 23: Suspends Implementation of Air Pollution Control Law (AB 32)
Position: No Position
Proposition 24: Repeal Corporate Tax Loopholes Act
Position: Oppose
Proposition 25: On Time Budget Act of 2010
Position: Oppose
Proposition 26: Stop Hidden Taxes Initiative
Position: Support
Proposition 27: Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting
Position: Oppose
More information is available on CalChamber's website, http://www.calchamber.com/november2010ballot.