ISSUE 1:

Redondo Beach Chamber Positions on State Propositions

Proposition 73

Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: NO POSITION

Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting abortion for minors until 48 hours after physician notifies minor’s parent/guardian, except in medical emergency or with parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements.  Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation.

Proposition 74

Public School Teachers.  Waiting Period for Permanent Status.  Dismissal.  Initiative Statute.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT

Increases the time required before a public school teacher may become a permanent employee from two years to five years.  Applies to teachers whose probationary period began during or after the 03-04 fiscal year.  Modifies the process by which school boards can dismiss a permanent teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations.

Proposition 75

Public Employee Union Dues.  Restrictions on Political Contributions.  Employee Consent Requirement.  Initiative Statute.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT

Prohibits using public union dues for political contributions without individual employees’ prior consent.  Excludes contributions benefiting charities or employees.  Requires unions to report political contributions to Fair Political Practices Commission.   

Proposition 76

State Spending and School Funding.  Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT

Places a limit on state expenditures based on an average of revenue growth in the three prior years.  Grants the Governor authority to reduce state spending unilaterally during certain fiscal crises.  Changes several Constitutional provisions relating to the minimum funding guarantee for K-12 schools and community colleges, and makes other changes relating to transportation and other funds.  Together, these provisions will likely reduce state spending compared to what it would be under current law and provide a smoother pattern and perhaps a different mix of state spending.

Proposition 77

Reapportionment.  Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: SUPPORT

Amends state Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts.  Requires three-member panel of retired judges selected by legislative leaders.     

Proposition 78

Discounts on Prescription Drugs.  Initiative Statute.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: NO POSITION

Establishes discount prescription drug program for certain low- and moderate-income Californians.  Authorizes Department of Health Services to contract with participating pharmacies for discounts and with participating drug manufacturers for rebates. 

Proposition 79

Prescription Drug Discounts.  State-Negotiated Rebates.  Initiative Statute.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: NO POSITION

Provides drug discounts to Californians with qualifying incomes.  Funded by state-negotiated drug manufacturer rebates.  Prohibits Medi-Cal contracts with manufacturers not providing Medicaid best price.

Proposition 80

Electric Service Providers.  Regulation.  Initiative Statute.

Redondo Beach Chamber Position: OPPOSE

Subjects electric service providers to regulation by California Public Utilities Commission.  Restricts electricity customers’ ability to switch from private utilities to other providers.  Requires all retail electric sellers to increase renewable energy resources procurement by 2010.

ISSUE 2:

Redondo Beach Chamber Urges Voters to Become Informed About The El Camino Community College District Board Election on November 8, 2005

Redondo Beach has the opportunity to decide who will serve on the El Camino College Board of Trustees. Our community college educates our children and trains our current and future workforce.

Millions are being spent on TV, radio, newspaper ads, and direct mail to win your vote on the statewide propositions. On the other hand, the information available for the campaign closest to home is miniscule.

Don’t let the El Camino College Trustees election slip the crack. El Camino College prepares students to transfer to four colleges and universities; trains fire fighters for Redondo Beach and other South Bay cities; educates students, workers and managers for local manufacturing jobs; and provides educational and cultural opportunities for seniors and local residents.

Read your voter pamphlet. Vote for the candidates that you believe will put the El Camino College Mission above special interests or personal political ambitions. Vote for the candidates that will keep El Camino College a strong local institution for our kids and our business community.

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