Title
Approve a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to adopt support positions on three (3) measures which will appear on the November 3, 2020 ballot: Propositions 16, 17 and 18. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to adopt support positions on three (3) measures which will appear on the November 3, 2020 ballot: Propositions 16, 17 and 18.
SUMMARY
The Board's Legislative Committee met on August 10, 2020 and reviewed and recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt support positions on three (3) statewide ballot measures appearing on the November 3, 2020 ballot: Propositions 16, 17 and 18.
DISCUSSION
The official Voter Information Guide for the California General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, includes a Quick Reference Guide (EXHIBIT A).
PROPOSITION 16: ALLOWS DIVERSITY AS A FACTOR IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND CONTRACTING DECISIONS. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. - RECOMMENDATION: SUPPORT
Per the official voter guide (EXHIBIT B) Proposition 16 would:
o Permits government decision-making policies to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin to address diversity by repealing article I, section 31, of the California Constitution, which was added by Proposition 209 in 1996.
o Proposition 209 generally prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, individuals or groups on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, education or contracting.
o Does not alter other state and federal laws guaranteeing equal protection and prohibiting unlawful discrimination.
PROPOSITION 17: RESTORES RIGHT TO VOTE AFTER COMPLETION OF PRISON TERM. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. - RECOMMENDATION: SUPPORT
Per the official voter guide (EXHIBIT C) Proposition 17 would:
o Amend the state constitution to...
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