Understanding California's 2008 Ballot Propositions
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Noon
Malibu, California
Although overshadowed by the presidential race, Californians will be asked to vote
on 12 propositions in November. These initiatives, placed on the ballot by either
their fellow citizens or the legislature, represent critical state policy choices
for Californians.
Most widely known are Proposition 8, which seeks to reverse the California Supreme
Court’s recent legalization of gay marriage, and Proposition 11, which would change
the way in which congressional and legislative district boundaries are drawn. These
and other initiatives on this ballot could change California in important ways.
Pepperdine School of Public Policy Associate Professor Mike Shires will explain these complex issues and answer questions about the initiatives on this
fall’s ballot.