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Many business owners ask me about the pros and cons of taking a public position on a recent political issue or current event. The Black Lives Matter movement, for example, had San Diego executives wondering if they should say something on their social media properties, in a press release, or on their website about supporting the end of systematic racial injustice. 

I say sure, but with a caveat.

Proposition 25 would replace the money bail system. The following summaries are provided by Ballotpedia.

What Would This Ballot Initiative Change about the CCPA?

Proposition 24, also known as the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020, would expand or amend the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (

What Would This Ballot Initiative Require of Dialysis Clinics?

The ballot measure would require chronic dialysis clinics to:[1]

What would app-based drivers be classified as for employment?

Proposition 22 would consider app-based drivers to be independent contractors and not employees or agents.

What Would the Ballot Measure Change About Rent Control in California?

The ballot measure would replace the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Costa-Hawkins), which was passed in 1995. Prior to the enactment of Costa-Hawkins, local governments were permitted to enact rent control, provided that landlords would receive just and reasonable returns on their rental properties.

What Would This Ballot Initiative Change About Criminal Sentencing and Supervision Policies in California?

The ballot initiative would amend several criminal sentencing and supervision laws that were passed between 2011 and 2016.[1]

How Would the Ballot Measure Change the Rules Governing Tax Assessment Transfers?

The ballot measure would change the rules for tax assessment transfers. In California, eligible homeowners can transfer their tax assessments to a different home of the same or lesser market value, which allows them to move without paying higher taxes.

How Would Proposition 18 Affect Who Can Vote?

Proposition 18 would allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 at the time of the next general election to vote in primary elections and special elections.

Do Other States Allow 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries?

As of June 2020, 18 states, along with Washington, D.C., allowed 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the time of the general election to vote in primary elections.

What is Proposition 17?

Proposition 17 is a constitutional amendment that would allow people on parole for felony convictions to vote in California.[1]