Ballot: Overview —Tuesday November 3, 2020 —California General Election
President, United States of America
- 111,109,764 votes (63.5%)
6,005,961 votes (34.3%)
187,885 votes (1.1%)
81,025 votes (0.5%)
60,155 votes (0.3%)
51,036 votes (0.3%)
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Board Member, Point Arena Joint Union High School District
- 3Board Member, Calistoga Joint Unified School District
- 1
Board Member, Sonoma County Junior College District - Santa Rosa Area
- 2
Board Member, Cloverdale Unified School District
- 3
Board Member, Petaluma Joint Union High School District
- 2
Board Member, West Sonoma County Union High School District
- 2
Board Member, Oak Grove Union School District - 4 Year Full Term
- 2
Mayor, Town of Windsor
- 1
Council Member, Council District 1, City of Rohnert Park
- 11,140 votes (38.2%)
City Council, City of Petaluma
- 310,942 votes (12.5%)
10,628 votes (12.14%)
8,619 votes (9.85%)
5,401 votes (6.17%)
5,173 votes (5.91%)
City Council, City of Sebastopol
- 2
City Council, City of Cloverdale
- 2
City Council, City of Healdsburg
- 3
Council Member, Council District 1, City of Santa Rosa
- 1
Council Member, Council District 7, City of Santa Rosa
- 1
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Proposition 14 — Stem Cell Research
Passing8,588,156 votes yes (51.1%)8,221,692 votes no (48.9%)
AUTHORIZES BONDS CONTINUING STEM CELL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Authorizes $5.5 billion state bonds for: stem cell and other medical research, including training; research facility construction; administrative costs. Dedicates $1.5 billion to brain-related diseases. Appropriates General Fund moneys...
Learn MoreProposition 15 — Taxes on Commercial Property
Failing8,212,641 votes yes (48%)8,885,052 votes no (52%)
INCREASES FUNDING SOURCES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES BY CHANGING TAX ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Taxes such properties based on current market value, instead of purchase price.
Fiscal impact: Increased...
Learn MoreProposition 16 — Allow Public Agencies to Consider Diversity
Failing7,216,721 votes yes (42.8%)9,655,024 votes no (57.2%)
ALLOWS DIVERSITY AS A FACTOR IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND CONTRACTING DECISIONS
Permits government decision-making policies to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in order to address diversity by repealing constitutional provision prohibiting such policies.
Fiscal impact:...
Learn MoreProposition 17 — Voting Rights for People on Parole
Passing9,985,065 votes yes (58.6%)7,068,706 votes no (41.4%)
RESTORES RIGHT TO VOTE AFTER COMPLETION OF PRISON TERM. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Restores voting rights upon completion of prison term to persons who have been disqualifed from voting while serving a prison term.
Fiscal Impact: Annual county costs, likely in the hundreds of thousands of...
Learn MoreProposition 18 — Voting Rights for 17-Year-Olds
Failing7,513,957 votes yes (44%)9,577,238 votes no (56%)
AMENDS CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION TO PERMIT 17-YEAR-OLDS TO VOTE IN PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS IF THEY WILL TURN 18 BY THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION AND BE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Fiscal Impact: Increased statewide county costs likely between several hundreds of...
Learn MoreProposition 19 — Changes in Property Tax Rules
Passing8,545,393 votes yes (51.1%)8,175,618 votes no (48.9%)
CHANGES CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX RULES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Allows homeowners who are over 55, disabled, or wildfire/disaster victims to transfer primary residence's tax base to replacement residence. Changes of taxation of family-property transfers. Establishes fire protection services...
Learn MoreProposition 20 — Changes to Criminal Penalties and Parole
Failing6,385,421 votes yes (38.3%)10,293,563 votes no (61.7%)
RESTRICTS PAROLE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY CONSIDERED TO BE NON-VIOLENT. AUTHORIZES FELONY SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES CURRENTLY TREATED ONLY AS MISDEMEANORS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Limits access to parole program established for non-violent offenders who have completed the full term of their primary...
Learn MoreProposition 21 — Rent Control
Failing6,770,958 votes yes (40.1%)10,094,634 votes no (59.9%)
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Allows local governments to establish rent control on residential properties over 15 years old. Local limits on rate increases may differ from statewide limit.
Fiscal impact: Overall, a potential...
Learn MoreProposition 22 — Rideshare and Delivery Drivers
Passing9,957,858 votes yes (58.6%)7,027,467 votes no (41.4%)
EXEMPTS APP-BASED TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY COMPANIES FROM PROVIDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO CERTAIN DRIVERS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Classifies app-based drivers as "independent contractors," instead of "employees," and provides independent-contractor drivers other compensation, unless certain criteria are...
Learn MoreProposition 23 — Kidney Dialysis
Failing6,161,109 votes yes (36.6%)10,683,606 votes no (63.4%)
AUTHORIZES STATE REGULATION OF KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS. ESTABLISHES MINIMUM STAFFING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Requires physician or other specified medical professional on site during dialysis treatment. Prohibits clinics from reducing services without state approval. Prohibits clinics...
Learn MoreProposition 24 — Consumer Privacy
Passing9,384,125 votes yes (56.2%)7,305,026 votes no (43.8%)
AMENDS CONSUMER PRIVACY LAWS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Permits consumers to: prevent businesses from sharing personal information, correct inaccurate personal information, and limit businesses' use of "sensitive personal information," including precise geolocation, race, ethnicity, and health information....
Learn MoreProposition 25 — Yes or No on Getting Rid of Bail
Failing7,231,044 votes yes (43.6%)9,356,096 votes no (56.4%)
REFERENDUM ON LAW THAT REPLACED MONEY BAIL SYSTEM WITH A SYSTEM BASED ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND FLIGHT RISK.
A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, law replacing money bail with system based on public safety and flight risk.
Fiscal impact: Increased costs possibly in mid hundreds of millions of...
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Measure O — 1/4% Sales Tax to Fund Behavioral Health Services
Passing178,309 votes yes (68.07%)83,659 votes no (31.93%)
To provide local mental health and addiction services and facilities for children, adults, veterans, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness including: permanent supportive housing; crisis assessment; emergency psychiatric care; early detection and intervention; suicide prevention; and opioid and...
Learn MoreMeasure P — Expanding the oversight authority of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach
Passing166,483 votes yes (64.74%)90,689 votes no (35.26%)
In order to increase law enforcement transparency and accountability and to build the public trust in County government and the Sheriff's Office, shall Article XXVII of Title 2 of the Sonoma County Code be repealed and replaced by this measure to expand the oversight authority and independence of the...
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Measure Q — Consolidating 2 Existing 1/4% Sales Taxes into a Single 1/2% Sales Tax, & Extending It to March 2031
Passing61,163 votes yes (71.84%)23,970 votes no (28.16%)
The City of Santa Rosa Vital City Services Measure. To continue locally controlled funding, that the state cannot take, and protect city services, including 911 emergency, paramedic and fire response; keep city parks clean and safe; street/pothole repair; senior/youth programs; and other city services,...
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Measure R — Extension of Current Utility Users Tax
Passing2,420 votes yes (53.43%)2,109 votes no (46.57%)
To maintain important City services, including: repairing potholes/streets; installing City power backup systems for PG&E power shutdowns; preparing/responding to natural disasters/health emergencies; maintaining rapid 911 response; supporting youth/ teen programs; and other City services; shall...
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Measure S — Extension of the Current 1% Sales Tax (Due to Expire in 2023) to "Until Ended by Voters"
Passing3,118 votes yes (74.49%)1,068 votes no (25.51%)
Cotati Fiscal Stability and Essential Services Extension Measure. To continue funding that cannot be taken by the State, to maintain/prevent cuts to 911 emergency dispatch/local public safety; domestic violence response; emergency/natural disaster preparedness; streets/pothole repair; parks; and other...
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Measure T — Replace Current 1/2% (0.5%) Sales Tax, Due to Expire in 2022, with Another "Until Ended by Voters"
Failing3,915 votes yes (59.96%)2,614 votes no (40.04%)
To stabilize City finances, and maintain and protect essential City services, shall the City of Healdsburg adopt an ordinance to extend the one-half of one percent transactions and use tax, enacted by the voters in 2012 and currently in place until 2022 and generating approximately $2.1 million per year,...
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Measure U — 1% Sales Tax "Until Ended by Voters"
Passing20,961 votes yes (60.82%)13,502 votes no (39.18%)
City of Petaluma Local Recovery, Emergency Preparedness, and Essential Services Measure. To maintain emergency health/wildfire/natural disaster preparedness; rapid 911 emergency response; fire protection services/firefighting equipment; well-trained community police officers; streets/pothole repair;...
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Measure V — Change Current 1/2% (0.5%) Sales Tax from Expiring September 2022 to "Until Ended by Voters"
Passing4,645 votes yes (68.93%)2,094 votes no (31.07%)
To continue funding general city services, including: emergency preparedness, infrastructure, street maintenance, parks, open space, community services, ambulance services, public safety, and supporting Sonoma's quality of life, shall the City of Sonoma (1) extend the existing voter approved sales tax...
Learn MoreMeasure W — Renewal of Urban Growth Boundary Extension to December 2040, with Some Modifications
Passing5,261 votes yes (78.68%)1,426 votes no (21.32%)
To continue existing protections provided by the current Urban Growth Boundary ("UGB"), such as preventing urban sprawl and preserving agricultural land and open space, shall the City of Sonoma extend its UGB until December 31, 2040, and, require that future changes to the UGB be approved by the voters...
Learn MoreMeasure X — Cannabis Business License Tax
Passing5,170 votes yes (77.83%)1,473 votes no (22.17%)
To provide funding for general City services including, but not limited to, police, fire, roads, parks, and recreation, shall the City on an ongoing basis tax cannabis (marijuana) and hemp businesses at annual rates not to exceed 4% of gross receipts for all cannabis businesses, including, but not limited...
Learn MoreMeasure Y — Would Remove Limitations on Number of Cannabis Businesses
Failing2,896 votes yes (43.56%)3,753 votes no (56.44%)
Shall the Initiative Measure amending the Municipal Code to permit personal cannabis cultivation on all residential properties and establishment and operation of cannabis businesses within the City, including commercial cultivation, manufacturing, retail, delivery, distribution, testing, and special...
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Measure L — Renewing Current $212 per Parcel Education Tax (Due to Expire July 2021) until July 2029
Passing2,734 votes yes (78.7%)742 votes no (21.3%)
To ensure quality education in local schools with stable local funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Shoreline Unified School District's measure to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math programs; maintain art and music programs; provide specialized reading and writing programs,...
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Measure M
Passing276 votes yes (67.32%)134 votes no (32.68%)
To provide funds offsetting state revenue cuts for support of quality academic programs (including reading, writing, math, science, technology, enrichment activities, art, music, and drama), retention of highly qualified teachers, and library and transportation services, shall the Fort Ross Elementary...
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Measure N
Passing5,795 votes yes (74.75%)1,957 votes no (25.25%)
To provide stable funding the State cannot take away, not increase the existing tax rate, protect academic programs in reading assistance, writing, math, art, science and music, retain qualified teachers, and maintain student counseling services, shall Sebastopol Union School District's measure levying...
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Measure Z — Appropriations (Spending) Limit Extension
Passing1,058 votes yes (94.8%)58 votes no (5.2%)
Shall the Kenwood Fire Protection District adopt Ordinance No. 20/21-01 ratifying its appropriations limits to assure continued fire, rescue and emergency medical services?
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Measure AA — 15-Year Parcel Tax of $185 Per Year to Fund Fire Protection, Rescue, & Emergency Medical Services
Passing185 votes yes (74%)65 votes no (26%)
To continue to protect lives and property, shall the Timber Cove Fire Protection District levy an annual parcel tax of $185 per parcel for 15 years, raising approximately $92,500 per year, to fund code-mandated higher-cost upgrades for firefighter, rescue and EMT training and date-stamped equipment in...
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Measure BB — Authorization to Sell Healdsburg District Hospital and All Its Assets to NorCal, a Private Company
Passing26,696 votes yes (84.49%)4,900 votes no (15.51%)
With no additional taxes and to assure continuing emergency medical services, acute hospital inpatient services and outpatient services to meet the needs of local residents, shall the North Sonoma County Healthcare District enter into a purchase agreement for Healdsburg District Hospital and its assets,...
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Measure CC — Authorization to Sell Petaluma Valley Hospital to NorCal HealthConnect for $52.6 Million
Passing37,873 votes yes (84.38%)7,012 votes no (15.62%)
To assure continued operation of Petaluma Valley Hospital as an acute care hospital with 24/7 basic emergency care for a minimum of 20 years, shall the Petaluma Health Care District enter into an agreement to sell Petaluma Valley Hospital to NorCal HealthConnect LLC, a secular affiliate of Providence...
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Measure DD — Extension of Current 1/4-cent Sales Tax
Passing185,307 votes yes (70.95%)75,878 votes no (29.05%)
Without raising taxes, shall the Sonoma County Transportation Authority implement the Go Sonoma Act to repair potholes; reduce congestion; make biking and walking safer; expand local bus service; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve evacuation routes; and enhance transportation services for students...
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