New Survey: Voters Seek Better Information on Ballot Propositions
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Concerns About Big Money, Attacks on Rights Will Propel Reform Efforts
Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Coordinator, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell)
SACRAMENTO – New survey results released today show substantial voter concern about the influence of special interest money on ballot initiative campaigns and the use of the initiative system to attack people’s rights. Voters said they want greater transparency regarding funders behind ballot measure campaigns, greater review and oversight of initiatives, and more information to help make decisions when voting. The survey data and results from a statewide listening tour were released this morning at a state capitol briefing for policymakers and the media.





