Major donors to "No" side: California Correctional Peace Officers Assn., Democratic State Central Committee of California, State Building & Construction Trades Council of California political committee
Main arguments in favor: Legislators draw their own safe seats under the current back-room system, which leads to a lack of accountability to voters. An independent commission would draw fair districts in an open process.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 32 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in Sunday's California section misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, October 26, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 35 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in the California section on Oct. 19 misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
Main arguments against: The measure sets up a complicated system that does not guarantee representation for all of California's diverse communities. It is a Republican power grab.
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Proposition 12: Veterans
What it would do: Issue $900 million in bonds to provide low-cost loans to California veterans for the purchase of farms and homes. It would appropriate money from the state's general fund to pay off bonds if loan payments from participating veterans are insufficient for that purpose.
Chief proponents: State Sen. Mark Wyland (R-Escondido), California Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Major donors to "Yes" side: None reported.
Chief opponents: Mountain View attorney Gary B. Wesley
Major donors to "No" side: None reported.
Main arguments in favor: It would recognize the debt that Californians owe those who have served in the military. There would be no cost to taxpayers because mortgage payments would cover the bond costs. It also would help the state economy.
Main arguments against: The program is too broad; it would allow loans for veterans who served far from combat zones, including those who stayed in the United States. Loans should be offered first to veterans who served in combat zones.
