In California, voters not only get to elect officials to represent them, but they also get to vote on important issues directly through state and local ballot measures. AJSOCAL believes that inclusivity, equity, and accountability are cornerstone values for our democracy. In line with these principles, AJSOCAL is proud to share our positions on the following ballot measures for the 2024 election.
LA COUNTY
YES, on Measure G – Government Reform
- Expands the number of Supervisor seats from 5 to 9 and changes the appointed CEO position to an elected position. In addition, authorizes the creation of entities such as an independent Ethnic Commission, which would investigate misconduct, and Legislative Analyst, which would review proposed County policies.
STATE
YES, on Proposition 3 – Same Sex Marriage
- Enshrines the fundamental right to marriage, regardless of sex, gender, or race in the California Constitution. Removes the language of Prop 8 (2008) in California Constitution stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
YES, on Proposition 6 – Involuntary Servitude
- Remove current provision in the California Constitution that allows jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. It also enacts protections for inmates in the future who refuse involuntary work.
YES on Proposition 32 – Minimum Wage
- Raises the state minimum wage to $18 per hour from the current $16 per hour by 2026.
YES on Proposition 33 – Local Rent Control
- Repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, which currently prohibits localities from enacting policies that limit rental rate increases for new tenants (vacancy control) or rental increases for existing tenants (rent control) on certain residential properties such as single-family homes, condos, and newly constructed apartments.
NO on Proposition 36 – Criminal Penalties
- Undoes previous reforms by Prop 47 (2014) and reclassifies certain drugs possessions and thefts under $950 as felonies.
