Proposition 14: Open Primary Forum

Worthy Reform?

The open primary proposal (Proposition 14 on the June ballot) provokes heated response from both ends of the political spectrum. Republican and Democratic parties alike oppose the measure, yet others consider it an important step in reforming state government.

The first ballots will be mailed May 10th—how will you vote?

Saving California Communities (SCC) will host Eric McGhee, Research Fellow of the Public Policy Institute of California, to discuss the merits and pitfalls of open primaries. The talk will take place on Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall, 412 C Street in Davis.

McGhee recently completed a special report, At Issue: Open Primaries,  for the Public Policy Institute.  In summarizing the report, McGhee says, “An open primary doesn’t guarantee that we’re going to have a more moderate Legislature, though it is somewhat more likely.”

So, what are we to make of it? Every poll shows deep voter discontent, and local government of every kind is under enormous stress, how might open primaries help or hinder as we begin to reform state government?

Please join us for this free forum.

Following the discussion, members of SCC will recap the group’s recent activities as well as upcoming events, including a May 15 forum assessing progress on the reform front.

A group of Davis community members have joined forces as Saving California Communities ( SCC ) to advocate for permanent structural budget reform at the state level.  This group brings together county, city and school elected representatives, educators, parents, students, city commissioners, health professionals, university and community college representatives, senior citizens, government employees and business owners.

Requests for information may be directed to info@SavingCA.org.