SACRAMENTO – The Civil Justice Association of California today announced its support of Proposition 14, the open primary measure, on the June 8 primary election ballot.
“Proposition 14 will help Californians elect lawmakers who will spend less time squabbling with one another and more time putting our state back on financial track,” said CJAC President John H. Sullivan.
“The Civil Justice Association is supporting Proposition 14 because it will enable more candidates to run who cannot be captured by narrow, special interests such as the personal injury lawyer industry.”
He said the Proposition 14’s benefits are well-summarized in a Ventura County Star editorial supporting the measure: “Memo to California voters: If you’re tired of dysfunctional government where ideology trumps good public policy, vote yes on Proposition 14 in June.”
Combined with an existing new law that charges a neutral, independent commission with redrawing legislative district lines, Sullivan said Proposition 14 will better enable the Legislature to find balanced solutions to the state’s problems. California’s courts, as well as an array of schools and state and local government services, will benefit from a realistic, responsible funding and expenditure plan, he said.
To learn more, visit www.yeson14openprimary.com.