A Progressive’s Guide to the Upcoming Election
Although Culver City is majority Democratic blue, it is no less important to be informed first, and then VOTE up-and-down the ballot, notably on state and local initiatives which can affect all Culver City residents dramatically.
The following are the recommendations of the Culver City Catalyst editorial board for the election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Please vote, and make sure your neighbors join you. Turnout is sure to be key this election.
California Elected Officials
Governor:
Gavin Newsom
Lt. Governor:
Eleni Kounalakis
Secretary of State:
Alex Padilla
Controller:
Betty Yee
Treasurer:
Fiona Ma
Attorney General:
Xavier Becerra
Insurance Commissioner:
Ricardo Lara
Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Tony Thurman
Member State Board of Equalization 3rd District:
Tony Vasquez
United States Senate:
Senator Kevin DeLeon
U.S. State Representative–House CA-37:
Karen Bass
State Senate and State Assembly:
State Senator, 37th District: Holly Mitchell
Assembly 54th District: Sydney Kamlager
Supreme Court Justice:
NO on Carol A. Corrigan
Judges:
We make no judicial recommendations and provide the following recommendations from Jackie Goldberg and the Culver City Democratic Club for informational purposes only.
Jackie Goldberg Recommends:
Office #16 — Patricia Hunter
Office #60 — Holly Hancock
Culver City Democratic Club Recommends:
Office # 4: Veronica Sauceda
Office #16: Patricia Hunter
Office #113: Javier Perez
Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Tony Thurmond
County:
Assessor: Jeffrey Prang
Sheriff: Alex Villanueva
West Basin Municipal Water District:
Board of Directors, Division 4: Scott Houston
Los Angeles County Measures
Measure W: YES “Safe and Clean Water Program”
Culver City Measures
Measure C: YES
It would increase the Culver City sales tax by ¼ percent, to raise $4.9 million annually for public safety, parks, and other necessary city services.
Measure D: YES
This Charter Amendment realigns Culver City elections to November of even-numbered years to coincide with the highest turnout general elections.
Measure K: YES
Would impose a parcel tax of $189 per parcel each year for seven years. The $2.36 million annually to help pay teachers and provide other materials for students.
Statewide Measures
Prop 1: YES
Prop 2: Yes
Prop 3: No
Prop 4: Yes
Prop 5: No
Prop 6: No
Prop 7: No Recommendation
Prop 8: Yes
Prop 9: Removed from ballot
Prop 10: Yes
Prop 11: No
Prop 12: Yes
We encourage all to get out to vote on Tuesday, November 6th. Let’s keep Culver City the coveted place to live and take care of our community, environment, and schools.
