America 9-1-1
Democracy on Life Support: by Dominique DiPrima
Governor: (Obviously) Gavin Newsome – It’s not that he’s so amazing but he’s the Democrat and this is Cali. And his opponent reminds me of Mike Pence, so no…
Lt. Governor: Whoever – Um…Cause, yeah. It’s Lt. Governor.
Superintendent of Schools: Tony Thurmond – Easy peasy…He’s the African American candidate, he’s well qualified and he’ll stand against the privatization of our schools. I was happy to vote for this guy! (I voted early this election with my boss, Mr. Stevie Wonder!)
Yes on Proposition 10! I interrupted my candidate list because this is really important and I’m not sure if you’re gonna read this whole ballot. Cities have to be allowed to explore every possible option to alleviate California’s housing crisis. It doesn’t make sense to not look at housing built in the modern era. This is not a scary, or extreme or bold step nor is it any of the stuff the ads say. All it does is allow California cities to make up their own rules about rent control, vacancy policy and other ideas to make housing viable in the Golden State. Maybe the most important thing on this year’s ballot!
Secretary of State: Alex Padilla – He’s doing a great job. He’s working on making it easier to vote in California – a Democrat who will protect our voting rights.
Controller: Betty Yee – Qualified, a Democrat with strong ties in the African American community.
Treasurer: Fiona Ma – Going with the Democrat here and the one with more experience
Attorney General: Xavier Becerra – A progressive Democrat appointed to takeover for Kamal Harris when she went to the Senate. He is already doing a great job defending California against the wackos in Washington.
United States Senator: Kevin De Leon – Because I believe the Democratic Party needs to be led by its’ progressive wing.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters – Do I really have to tell you to vote for Auntie Maxine? Please don’t take her for granted. She’s running against a sleazy (well-funded) Trump minion.
Congresswoman Karen Bass – We don’t deserve her.
State Senator Holly Mitchell – One of the real life good guys.
Assessor: Jeffry Prang – Democrat
Sheriff: Alex Villanueva – His interview is posted on our Facebook if you’d like to hear for yourself. (Among other things he says he will investigate the case of Mitrice Richardson)
Inglewood Mayor: James Butts – I don’t live in Inglewood, but I do work there. Butts may not be perfect, however the city is thriving under his leadership. And no matter what your criticism is…Replacing him with an inexperienced Trump-supporter is a really, really dumb idea.
Judges of the Superior Court (Interview podcast is on www.soundcould.com/diprimaradio)
Office #4: Veronica Sauceda
Office #16: Patti Hunter
Office #60: Holly Hancock
(This is a win-win as both would be good judges but we need more Women and African Americans on the bench)
Office #113: Javier Perez
State Measures:
Measure 1: YES – Funds housing for homeless Veterans and other low-income folks
Measure 2: YES – Housing & help for the mentally ill
Measure 3: YES – Pays for water infrastructure
Measure 4: YES – Funding for construction of Children’s Hospitals
Measure 5: NO
Measure 6: NO!!!!!!!!! – We need to invest in our roads for safety, traffic relief and those stupid potholes! Sure we all want cheaper gas, but you’ll end up spending more to fix your car if road repairs are halted.
Measure 7: YES – Daylight Savings Time is pointless and annoying.
Measure 8: No recommendation
Measure 10: YES – I know I already said it, but worth saying twice! We have to deal with our housing crisis from every possible angle!!!
Measure 11: No Recommendation
Measure 12: YES – If you are what you eat, then we definitely don’t want to torture our food supply…
Los Angeles Measures:
Measure B : YES – A city bank will help cannabis businesses and gives us more options
Measure E : YES – Let’s consolidate our elections to save money and increase turnout
Measure EE : YES – Same as above for schools
More Judges:
Supreme Court Justice
Carol A. Corrigan: NO
Leondra R. Kruger: YES
Court of Appeal Justice
Victoria Chaney: NO
Helen Bendix: YES
Elwood Lui: YES
Victoria Chavez: NO
Luis A. Lanvin: YES
Halim Dhanidina: YES
Anne H. Egerton: YES
Nora Manella: YES
Thomas Wilhite: NO
Dorothy Kim: YES
Carl H. Moor: YES
Martin J. Tangeman: YES
Lamar W. Baker: YES
Arthur Gilbert: YES
Gail R. Feuer: YES
John L. Segal: YES
Tricia A. Bigelow: NO
November 3, 2018 at 10:51 pm
Vote no on prop 11 people!!
November 6, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Why?
November 4, 2018 at 12:02 am
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Yes on 6!
A no on 6 lets them raise the taxes without voter approval. At any time.
November 4, 2018 at 4:32 am
Thank you so much for your wisdom love and light.
November 5, 2018 at 7:04 am
Thank you!
November 5, 2018 at 9:06 am
Dear Dominique,
Thank you for your endorsement. It means a lot in these final days of the election.
Holly
November 5, 2018 at 9:47 am
You have my vote 🙂
November 5, 2018 at 9:47 am
Can you add your thoughts on the Judicial – Court of appeal justice?
Lamar W. Baker
Arthur Gilbert’Martin J Tangeman
Gail R. Feuer
John L. Segal
Tracia A. Bigelow
November 5, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Thanks for the information! I really do appreciate you and KJLH’s efforts to keep the community informed!
November 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Thank you Dominique for your wisdom love you listen to you when I can
November 5, 2018 at 8:57 pm
What does LA County Measure W, the $300 million per year Safe Clean Water Ballot initiative have to do with the Black community’s economic vitality?
Turns out, a whole lot.
At its core, we support Measure W because of its impact on empowering African Americans and other communities of color in Los Angeles County – making business pay their fair share for the clean water that Black and brown residents are most likely, otherwise, to be deprived of. Measure W is a progressive tax that spreads the compliance burden equally with no groups paying more than their fair share.
November 5, 2018 at 9:02 pm
Please let me know if this is the best way to vote on Measure W
Thanks
November 6, 2018 at 5:16 am
Thank you for your endorsement!
November 6, 2018 at 5:17 am
Thank you!
November 6, 2018 at 6:18 am
Thank you for your voice in our community and all.
November 6, 2018 at 6:21 am
Thanks Dominique for keeping us informed on the issues that matter to us. God bless you…
November 6, 2018 at 7:36 am
Thank you so much Dominique. I listen to you every Mon-Fri.
I enjoy the fact that you allow both sides on your show and we are allowed to make a well informed decision. Keep up the good work.
November 6, 2018 at 9:29 am
Thank you for your incite it helped me a lot. I wasn’t going to vote until I listen to your station I felt that my voice wouldn’t count sense Bush and Trump lost in my opinion. I always felt that the government would place who the want in office regardless of who we wanted in office ie voted for. I am grateful for people like you who really care and give our voices meaning thank you so much. A fan for live.
November 6, 2018 at 9:35 am
So helpful for me and my kids. We vote as a family and in this extremely important election clarification on the measures and candidates was greatly appreciated. Thanks Dominique ❤
November 6, 2018 at 3:45 pm
I listen to you every morning. Love your show. Thank you for being a pillar in our community and very informative I might add. Have a blessed one.
November 6, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Thanks Dominique, you are truly a remarkable and extraordinary woman.