GPSMC Voter's Guide to the November 2008 Ballot Propositions and Measures
Twelve statewide ballot propositions will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008. Additionally, a number of local measures are on ballots in cities within San Mateo County. The Green Party of San Mateo County met in September to review propositions and measures, and has prepared a Voter's Guide with a summary of the Propositions and the GPSMC's recommendations.
State Propositions and GPSMC's recommendations
| Proposition 1a: High Speed Rail Bonds. (legislative amendment) | No Consensus |
| Proposition 2: Standards for Confining Farm Animals. (initiative statute) | Yes |
| Proposition 3: Children's Hospital Bond Act. (initiative statute) | Yes |
| Proposition 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification for Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. (constitutional amendment) | No |
| Proposition 5: Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation. (initiative statute) | Yes |
| Proposition 6: Poliece and Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Penalties and Laws. (initiative statute) | No |
| Proposition 7: Renewable Energy Generation. (initiative statute) | No Consensus |
| Proposition 8: Eliminate the Right of Same-sex Couples to Marry. (constitutional amendment) | No |
| Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. (constitutional amendment and statute) | No |
| Proposition 10: Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Engergy. Bonds. (initiative statues) | No |
| Proposition 11: Redistricting. (constitutional amendment and initiative statute) | No Position |
| Proposition 12: Veterans' Bond Act of 2008 | Yes |
Local Measures and GPSMC's recommendations
| Measure Q, San Mateo County: Commercial Parking Facilities Tax | Yes |
| Measure R, San Mateo County: Vehicle Rental Business Tax | Yes |
| Measure S, San Carlos: San Carlos School District | Yes |
California Secretary of State's Official Ballot site for San Mateo County