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November 2022 State and Local Measures Election Results

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Below are the results for state and local measures from the November 8, 2022 elections.

2022 STATE BALLOT MEASURES:

PROP 1: Abortion Constitutional Amendment
- PASSED

Placed on the ballot by the legislature, this measure codifies existing state law into the California Constitution to guarantee the right to have an abortion and to choose or refuse contraceptives.

  • Supporters: Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, League of Woman Voters California, and California Medical Association
  • Opponents: California Conference of Catholic Bishops, California Alliance of Pregnancy Care, and International Based Coalition

Prop 26: In-Person Sports Wagering - FAILED

Led by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, this measure if approved would allow sports wagering at horse racetracks and tribal casinos while authorizing private right of action lawsuits against non-tribal gaming operators.

  • Supporters: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, NAACP California, and California District Attorneys Association
  • Opponents: California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Black Chamber of Commerce, and AFSCME

Prop 27: Online Sport Wagering - FAILED

Led by DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and others, this measure authorizes online only sports wagering and dedicates new tax revenue to address homelessness and mental health services.

  • Supporters: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Middletown Racheria Pomo Indians, Darrell Steinberg (Mayor of Sacramento)
  • Opponents: 50+ California Indian tribes, NAACP California, CalAsian Chamber of Commerce

Prop 28: Funding Allocation for Arts and Music - PASSED

With a star-studded coalition, this measure dedicates one percent of the state’s general fund for public school arts and music programs.

  • Supporters: Austin Beutner (former LAUSD Superintendent), California Teachers Association, California State PTA
  • Opponents: No opposition arguments were submitted

Prop 29: Dialysis Worker Unionization - FAILED

This measure is SEIU-UHW’s third attempt to unionize kidney dialysis clinics since 2018.

  • Supporters: SEIU-UHW, California Democratic Party
  • Opponents: California Medical Association, California Chamber of Commerce, California Taxpayer Protection Committee

Prop 30: Income Tax Increases for EV Subsidies
- FAILED

Another Lyft backed initiative, Prop 30 increases income taxes by $4.5 billion annually to fund electric vehicle and charging station subsidies.

  • Supporters: CalFire State Firefighters, American Lung Association, California Democratic Party
  • Opponents: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Governor Gavin Newsom, California Teachers Association

Prop 31: Flavored Tobacco Ban
- PASSED

The referendum challenging a 2020 law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco and harm reduction products.

  • Supporters: Michael Bloomberg, American Heart Association, NAACP California
  • Opponents: California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, CalAsian Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley Business Federation

2022 LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES:

City of Pleasant Hill: Measure M (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure M is asking voters whether the City Treasurer should become an appointed office (as opposed to an elected office).

City of Hercules: Measure N (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure N is asking voters to extend the existing User Utility Tax (UUT), a pre-existing measure that has already been approved by voters in two previous elections.
  • CCAR was opposed to the initial plan to ask residents to approve the city becoming a Charter City for the sole purchase of establishing a real estate transfer tax. This measure was the alternate choice to the charter city.

City of Walnut Creek: Measure O (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure O is asking voters to approve a half cent (1/2 cent) sales tax to support Walnut Creek city services, replace aging facilities, and help maintain the community’s lifestyle. This measure would sunset in 10 years.

City of Richmond: Measure P (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure P is asking voters to approve amending the existing Richmond rent control ordinance by capping the annual allowed rent increase at 60% of the inflation rate or 3%, whichever is lower

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2022 LOCAL COUNTY/CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Below is a list of candidates running for the County Board of Supervisors and City Council. CCAR does not endorse candidates, however, the asterisk (*) next to the candidate’s name means they are supportive of property rights and an (I) recognizes those who are incumbents.

However, please keep in mind that not all candidates came in to meet with our Local Candidate Recommendation Committee at CCAR and the below may not reflect their position on supporting property rights.  If you have questions regarding a candidate, please contact Heather Schiffman at 925.295.9232.

RESULTS:
Elected = bold/underlined/blue

County Board of Supervisors, District 4

Ken Carlson – currently on Pleasant Hill City Council

Debora Allen – currently a BART Director

CLAYTON

Jeff Wan (I)

Kim Trupiana *

Bridget Billeter

Edward Miller

CONCORD: DISTRICT 1

Laura Hoffmeister (I) *

Robert Ring *

Quinne Anderson

CONCORD: DISTRICT 3

Dominic Aliano (I)

CONCORD District 5

Tim McGallian (I) *

Laura Nakamura

El Cerrito

Gabe Qunito (I) *

Carolyn Wysinger *

Vanessa Warheit

Hercules

Christine Kelley (I) *

Dion Bailey (I)

Pamela Vargas

William “Bill” Henderson *

MARTINEZ: MAYOR

Michael Ayers

Lara DeLaney *

Michael Menesini

Mark Ross *

Sean Trambley

Biranne Zorn *

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 1

Nakenya Allen

Jay Howard

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 4

Debbi McKillop (I) *

Benjamin Therriault *

MORAGA

Steve Woehleke (I) *

Kerry Hilis *

Kendall Langan

David Sharpio
(Short Term)

Orinda

Brandyn Iverson *

Janet Riley

Sunil Rajaraman

Latika Malkani *

Alex Drexel

Stuart House

Pinole

Norma Martinez-Rubin (I) *

Anthony Tave (I)

Cameron Sasai

Justin Martinez

Debbie Long *

Peter “Pete” Murray *

Rafael Menis

Pleasant Hill

Sue Noack (I) *

Zac Shess *

Zhanna Thompson

Bill Bankert

Nickan Fayyazi

Andrei Obolenskiy

RICHMOND: MAYOR

Nat Bates *

Shawn Dunning *

Mark Wassberg

Eduardo Martinez

RICHMOND: District 2

Andrew Butt *

Cesar Zepeda *

RICHMOND: District 3

Corky Booze *

Doria Robinson

Oscar Garcia *

RICHMOND: District 4

Harry Jamin Pursell

Soheila Bana *

San Ramon: Mayor

Dave Hudson (I) *

Sabina Zafar *

Dinesh Govindarao *

San Ramon: District 2

Mark Armstong

Sara Lashanlo

San Ramon: District 4

Heidi Kenniston-Lee

Marisol Rubio

Walnut Creek

Cindy Silva (I) *

Matt Francois (I) *

Brian O’Toole *

Laura Patch

CONTACT:

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HEATHER SCHIFFMAN

Director, Government Affairs
[email protected]

2022 LGR COMMITTEE

Mike Handlin, Chair

Michele Manzone, Vice-Chair

David Bonde

Robert Combs

Ruthie Abelson Olivas

Henry Giovannetti

Pamela Green

Vernon Lane Jr.

Lindsey Mackey

Angela Muetterties

Judy Myers

David Schubb

Tyra Wright

Barry Zwahlen