Contra Costa Democratic Party

Email from California Democratic Party Chairman Art Torres:

At the March California Democratic Party Convention in San Jose, the party chose to make recommendations on the two propositions on the June 3 ballot. The body of the convention overwhelmingly supported voting NO on Prop 98 and YES on Prop 99. Quite simply, Prop. 98 is an attack on democratic values while Prop. 99 protects homeowners from eminent domain. The choice is clear: NO on 98, YES on 99!

Landlords are waging a deceptive campaign to pass Prop 98 to increase their profits at the expense of hard working Californians. They are using the issue of eminent domain to rewrite our state constitution for their benefit. And they are counting on Democrats staying home and not voting – so we need you to vote on June 3rd to help beat back their scheme.

That’s why the California Democratic Party has joined a broad coalition in opposing 98, including AARP, League of Women Voters of California, California Professional Firefighters, California Teachers Association, National Wildlife Federation and over 300 other well-respected groups.

Voters who want real eminent domain reform have a choice. Proposition 99, also on the same ballot, would prevent government from taking a home to give to a private developer. Real reform, simple reform and no hidden agendas.

Election day is less than three weeks from today and vote by mail ballots went out last week. Whether you vote by mail or go to your local precinct, please join the Democratic Party in voting No on 98 and Yes on 99 on June 3!

For more information, go to http://www.NoProp98.org.

Sincerely,

Art Torres