During the April 10 general meeting, the Club Endorsement Committee presented their recommendations on the various Statewide Propositions and Regional Measure 3. During the meeting, members were given an opportunity to vote whether or not to affirm the Committee’s recommendations. The following table summarizes the results of the vote and the final decision of the Club regarding the various ballot measures. A vote of 50% + 1 of members present and voting was necessary to achieve the Club’s endorsement.
| Committee Recommendation | Members Affirming | Members Opposing | Final Club Endorsement |
| Proposition 68: Yes |
26 |
0 | Yes |
| Proposition 69: Yes |
24 |
0 |
Yes |
| Proposition 70: No |
25 |
1 |
No |
| Proposition 71: Yes |
24 |
0 |
Yes |
| Proposition 72: Yes |
26 |
0 |
Yes |
| Reg. Measure 3: No | 24 | 2 |
No |
The vote on Propositions 69 and 71 included two abstention votes for each proposition.
The results mean that the Progressive Democrats of Benicia officially endorses a YES vote on Propositions 68, 69, 71, and 72, and endorses a NO vote on Proposition 70 and Regional Measure 3.
2018 Statewide Ballot Measures (CA Secretary of State)
Regional Measure 3 (Metropolitan Transportation Commission)
The April 10th vote was the first of two steps in the Club’s 2018 June Primary endorsement process. For Step 2, the Endorsement Committee is currently researching candidates for local and state offices. Any recommendations for endorsement made by the Endorsement Committee will be presented to members for approval during the May 8th general meeting. Committee recommendations will be sent to members for review prior to the May meeting.
Thanks to all the members who participated in the vote. We look forward to further Club discussions on the endorsement of candidates for the upcoming June Primary.
Club members are encouraged to share their views about endorsements, races, and candidates with the endorsement committee, executive committee members or through the web site Contact Us link.