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WEDNESDAY 10.26.16 Volume 15
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PROPOSITION 64
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Issue 288
Santa Monica Daily Press
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Four candidates seek two open seats on the Rent Control Board
Joint effort: California voters look to legalize recreational pot
IN TODAY’S ISSUE, THREE TAKE OUR QUESTIONS AND HAVE THEIR SAY
BY PAUL ELIAS Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time in six years, California voters will consider legalizing recreational use of marijuana. This time, supporters of the move have much more financial backing and professional campaign help than they did in 2010. And polls show Proposition 64 with more than the 50 percent of voter support needed to pass. Silicon Valley billionaires and wealthy backers from the already legal medicinal marijuana industry are among the top financial supporters, contributing a combined $21 million. Opponents have raised about $2.5 million, with $1.4 million coming from Pennsylvania anti-drug crusader Julie Schauer. California voters rejected a similar measure in 2010 after campaign leaders struggled to raise money and support for the lengthy ballot measure that was hastily written by the owner of a small medicinal marijuana store. Four states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana in recent years, and 25 states currently allow medicinal pot, including California. The drug remains illegal under federal law. People on both sides say passage of Proposition 64 would likely ignite similar movements in other states and exert significant pressure on federal authorities to reconsider the federal prohibition. "As California goes, so goes the nation," said University of California, Berkeley political science professor Alan Ross. Proposition 64 would allow people 21 and older to legally possess up to an ounce of weed and grow six marijuana plants at home. Varying tax rates would be levied on sales, with the money deposited into the state's Marijuana Tax Fund. The measure also would allow cities and counties to pass their own regulations and taxes.
ANASTASIA FOSTER
ELAINE GOLDEN-GEALER
CAROLINE M. TOROSIS
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name: Anastasia Foster Age: 44 Occupation: Broadcaster/Businesswoman Neighborhood of residence: Wilmont Own or rent: Rent Marital status/kids: Married, one child aged
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name: Elaine Golden-Gealer Age: Youthful Occupation: Nonprofit Association Executive
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name: Caroline M. Torosis Age: 30 Occupation: Consumer Protection Attorney Neighborhood of residence: Wilmont Own or rent: Own Marital status/kids: Married, no children,
15 months Party affiliation: Democrat
one dog Party affiliation: Democrat
1. SHOULD SANTA MONICA PROVIDE MORE CITY RESOURCES TO TRANSITION HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
1. SHOULD SANTA MONICA PROVIDE MORE CITY RESOURCES TO TRANSITION HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
1. SHOULD SANTA MONICA PROVIDE MORE CITY RESOURCES TO TRANSITION HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
Absolutely. Santa Monica already does a wonderful job, having reduced our homeless population by 20 percent over the last six years, but as long as the need exists, we must do even more. LA has promised to use the funds from Measure H, if it passes, to assist in countywide efforts. Public and private funding of supportive services is an equally important part of the process.
Homelessness requires a coordinated regional solution. Although well-intended, offering a broader array of benefits and services than those of our neighbors makes Santa Monica a magnet for more homeless, thereby exacerbating the problem.
2. TENANT HARASSMENT IS A PERENNIAL TOPIC IN SANTA MONICA. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM?
In a report on this subject, City Attorney Marsha Moutrie wrote, “The vast majority of owners follow the law. In all, of the 45
Yes. I am a strong proponent of permanent supportive housing as we transition homeless individuals from the streets into homes. We have seen both rapid re-housing and housing-first approaches succeed, both nationally and abroad. Homelessness is a persistent problem in Santa Monica and providing additional resources to get people into housing and off the streets is mutually beneficial to both ending homelessness and our community.
SEE FOSTER PAGE 3
SEE GOLDEN-GEALER PAGE 4
SEE PROP 64 PAGE 6
Gary Limjap (310) 586-0339 In today’s real estate climate ...
Experience counts! garylimjap@gmail.com www.garylimjap.com
and Gadfly Neighborhood of residence: North East Santa Monica Own or rent: Own Marital status/kids: 2 ex-husbands who both endorse me and 2 Chihuahuas — Mickey and Minnie Party affiliation: Non-Partisan office (or do I have to join one with 4 initials to win)?
2. TENANT HARASSMENT IS A PERENNIAL TOPIC IN SANTA MONICA. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM?
SEE TOROSIS PAGE 5
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