Husband, Father, Pastor, Veteran, Leader: => U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served on the presidential Marine One helicopter squadron under President George W. Bush, with high-level security clearance duties protecting the Commander-in-Chief (recruited post-9/11 from military police training). => Private-sector leadership as District Manager for a major Silicon Valley private security firm (AlliedBarton/Securitas), responsible for an annual budget exceeding $55 million, a supp

Vote NO 1-38, 40 & 44 Vote YES 39, 41,42,43, & 45 Details are located in each proposition's respective post.

Despite the name, this $11.25 Billion “Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond” puts investors first.... and taxpayers on the hook. In fact, it puts veterans last. The propositions commits: • $7 billion - Multifamily affordable RENTAL units • $1.15 billion - Homeless Housing • $1.85 billion - Grants, Housing maintenance, Farmworker and student housing • Only $1.25 billion for veteran home loans (these are self-supporting and repaid by veterans, not taxpayers) Taxpayers will rep

Sacramento is selling the “Save for California’s Future Act” as a responsible rainy-day fund measure. In reality, it’s a way for politicians to keep more of your money and avoid sending tax rebates back to you. This proposition raises the rainy-day fund cap from 10% to 20% (more money in their hands) and removes deposits from the voter-approved Gann Limit imposed by Prop 4 in 1979. That change makes it much harder to trigger the requirement that excess tax revenue be returned

This Proposition Makes The Temporary Tax Hike Permanent This measure would permanently extend the high-earner income tax rates that voters were told were temporary under Prop 30 and Prop 55. Instead of expiring in 2031 as scheduled, these increased tax rates would continue indefinitely - keeping California’s top income tax rates among the highest in the country and contributing to more "wealth flight". Vote NO on making temporary taxes permanent. Secretary of State Link to Of

They call it the “California Fair Elections Act” but it should be called the “Taxpayer-Funded Political Campaigns Act” This proposition allows taxpayer money to fund political campaigns for state and local candidates, with spending limits and eligibility rules. This measure would repeal California’s long-standing ban on using public funds for political campaigns, forcing taxpayers to pay for candidates - even those they strongly oppose. Vote NO on using your tax dollars to fu

They call it the “Eliminate Successor Election in State Officer Recalls” proposition but it really eliminates the voter’s choice during a recall. Removes the current system that allows voters to both recall a state official and choose their replacement on the same ballot. If this measure passes, a successful recall would simply remove the official from office, leaving the position vacant. The replacement would then be chosen later through appointments or special elections con

We want lower mortgages, not more mortgages! Middle-Class Homeownership Loan Program (Second Mortgage Bonds) Despite the name, this measure authorizes up to $25 billion in state bonds for government-backed SECOND mortgages on certain new homes. Californians want Lower Mortgages not More Mortgages. This would: • Drive up home prices by flooding the market with state-backed buying power • Primarily benefit large developers and construction unions (new construction only) • Put f

Immunology and Immunotherapy Research Bonds Authorizes $8.4 billion in state bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research - leaving California taxpayers with roughly $15 billion in long-term debt for decades. While sold as advancing medical research, there is no guarantee the state will receive any financial return nor any guarantee of discoveries. Any potential revenue would be uncertain and would mostly benefit UCLA and private partners rather than taxpayers. The mea

It's Common Sense Election Integrity Election integrity is the foundation of self-government. Requiring basic identification to vote is common sense - it’s the same standard we use to board a plane, buy alcohol, pick up a prescription, or open a bank account. Prop 39 would: • Require government-issued photo ID to vote in person (or the last four digits of an ID for mail ballots) • Provide free voter ID cards to any eligible voter who needs one • Require counties to annually r

Here's Why: - Wealth taxes punish success and drive capital, jobs, and high earners out of California. - They rarely raise as much revenue as promised while expanding government control over private wealth. - Prop 40 is a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' non-real-estate assets, but it still risks capital flight and sets a precedent for broader wealth taxation. - California already has some of the highest taxes in the nation. More taxes on wealth won't fix our problems. Summar

Audits & Spending Limits for New Taxes Requires independent audits of programs funded by new special taxes and prevents those taxes from being excluded from the state’s spending limit. This measure increases transparency and accountability by ensuring that any new taxes passed by voters or the Legislature are subject to regular audits and the state’s normal budget rules. Vote YES on Prop 41 to bring oversight and fiscal discipline to new taxes. Secretary of State Link to Offi

Protect Your Savings, Retirement & Investments. This proposition Prohibits New Personal Property & Asset Taxes + Retroactive Taxes Bans new state taxes on: - Retirement accounts (401(k)s, IRAs, pensions) - Savings accounts & investments - Business interests & personal property Also limits retroactive taxation so politicians can’t change the rules after the fact. Vote YES on Prop 42 to protect Californians from future wealth taxes expanding beyond billionaires. Secretary of St

Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Local Special Taxes (this protects Prop 13) Requires a two-thirds voter approval for local special taxes - including those placed on the ballot by citizen initiative - and strengthens existing limits on local tax increases. Closes the loophole that currently allows some local taxes to pass with only a simple majority. Vote YES to PROTECT PROP 13 and give taxpayers a stronger voice on new local taxes. Secretary of State Link to Official Source D

Puts mandates on Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs) Requires FQHCs to spend at least 90% of their revenue on “program services,” with state enforcement, penalties, and possible criminal liability for false reporting. “Program Services” refers to direct patient care, the bulk of which is doctor and nurse salaries. “Administrative Costs” include executive salaries and overhead. This measure imposes heavy-handed government regulation on private nonprofit health clinics b

Expedited Environmental Review for Essential Projects Sets clear timelines and streamlines the environmental review process (CEQA) for essential projects such as housing, water, and transportation. California’s environmental review law has been repeatedly weaponized to block and delay housing and infrastructure projects, adding years and millions of dollars in costs. Prop 45 is the first time voters have been given the chance to reform this broken process at the ballot box. V

Attention Merced County Voters: Check out these Local Measures that will be on the November ballot. Our recommendation is NO on all Measures. Details and source documents are in each of the individual Measure posts.

If you pay property taxes or rent within the Le Grand Union High School District, this applies to you! Vote NO on Measure A Here’s why: => This New $9,100,000 bond will ultimately cost $21,046,910 to repay. => LGUSD currently has about $10,100,000 in bond debt that is projected to cost $16,143,730 to repay. => Current total property taxes collected for existing (Old) school bonds is ~ $800,000 per year => Annual property taxes potential increase 2-3X DETAILS: => Current bond

Attn: City of Merced Residents and Shoppers – Say NO to a new sales tax Vote NO on Measure B Here’s why: Current taxes should fund basic police, fire, roads, and parks before the city adds another permanent sales tax. => Measure B would add a new 1% city sales tax. => The city sales tax rate would increase from 8.25% to 9.25%. => As written, the tax would stay in place until voters repeal it. => the city estimates this tax would take ~ $18 million a year from residents & loca

If you pay property taxes or rent within the Los Banos Unified School District, this applies to you! Attn: LBUSD Residents - Vote NO on Measure C Here’s why: => This $99M bond will ultimately cost $177M to repay. => LBUSD currently has over $94M in outstanding bond debt that is projected to cost $160M to repay. => LBUSD has had fewer students each year for the last 2 years – there is no overcrowding! => This bond could double the tax rate Details: => LBUSD has $99,792,896 rem