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FARM BUREAU RELEASES VOTER GUIDE TO NOVEMBER BALLOT MEASURES

10/12/2020

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Reiterating its strong opposition to a ballot initiative that would establish a split-roll property tax, the California Farm Bureau Federation has announced positions on the other statewide measures to be decided this fall. The CFBF Board of Directors released a Voter Guide for the Nov. 3 general election. 
 
Farm Bureau was among the first organizations to oppose Proposition 15, which would create a split-roll property tax to reassess and raise taxes on commercial and industrial property. Although its proponents claim agriculture would be exempt, the measure would allow reassessment of agricultural facilities and improvements such as barns, dairies, orchards, vineyards and processing plants. 
 
“In the middle of a pandemic that has severely disrupted our food-production system, Proposition 15 would impose a new tax burden on family farms and ranches,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Ultimately, those higher costs to the food system would lead to higher food prices. Make no mistake: A tax on farms is a tax on everyone.” 
 
Among its other ballot positions, Farm Bureau emphasized public safety by supporting Proposition 20, which would increase penalties for certain theft-related crimes, and opposing Proposition 25, which would abolish the state’s cash-bail system. 
 
“Theft, vandalism, trespassing and other crimes remain chronic and growing problems in rural California,” Johansson said. “By passing Proposition 20 and rejecting Proposition 25, voters have an opportunity to reinforce protection for rural and urban communities alike.”  
 
Here is the full list of CFBF ballot recommendations: 
 
Proposition 14—Stem Cell Research Bonds                          Neutral 
Proposition 15—Split-Roll Property Tax                               NO 
Proposition 16—Affirmative Action                                      Neutral 
Proposition 17—Voting by Paroled Felons                            NO 
Proposition 18—Voting Age                                                  NO 
Proposition 19—Taxes on Homes, Inherited Property           Neutral 
Proposition 20—Criminal Penalties                                       YES 
Proposition 21—Rent Control                                                NO 
Proposition 22—App-Based Drivers                                      YES 
Proposition 23—Kidney Dialysis Clinics                               Neutral 
Proposition 24—Consumer Privacy                                       Neutral 
Proposition 25—Cash Bail                                                     NO 
 
The full Voter Guide may be downloaded from the CFBF website at www.cfbf.com/voterguide. 
 
The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 34,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of nearly 5.6 million Farm Bureau members. 
 
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