California Ballot Recommendations 8 Oct I’ve just posted my absentee ballot, and I’d like to share with you my recommendations on measures and candidates I feel strongly about this cycle: NOOOO on Prop. 26! Big Oil is a major stinker this election cycle. Yes on Prop. 25. This important measure ensures a simple majority can pass a budget for the state, the first step in ending our perpetual cycle of fiscal gridlock. Read the LA Times editorial in support. Yes on Prop 24. NOOOO on Prop 23, Big Oil’s attempt to push California back into the energy dark ages. YES on Prop. 21, $18 vehicle licensing fee for parks and wildlife, free admission to all state parks. YES on Prop 19. End prohibition, reduce crime, create jobs and tax revenues, legalize marijuana in California. Tom Torlakson, the best choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Re-elect Barbara Boxer to the Senate. Kamala Harris Attorney General. Vote for my favorite politician on social media, the awesome Debra Bowen, Secretary of State. Gavin Newsom for Lt. Governor. Jerry Brown for Governor. Read more at adriel4congress.wordpress.com