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how do we know what the research has accomplished thus far?

Do we have an approximation of the per household tax increase?

I understand that some of the research has benefited Sickle Cell improvement for African People

according to pro argument it says there have been 2,900 medical discoveries already made

And the benefits of our funding return to Californians only?

It does say we will benefit for any discovery

It sounds like if we think there is benefit to the research that we are also required to be active in creating a different impact on the back side...in the other words we have to participate in the processes to have them work for us.

The Pharmaceutical Industry’s profit margin exceeds 100% on some products and US Gov does not regulate that Industry together with Wall street, which benefits from these Pharmaceutical StartUPs and existing publicly traded companies

Also there are 11 more propositions to look at :)

we have 11 more propositions, lets move on

I got on this late. I'm assuming there's going to be a replay. Is the link going to be through the church YouTube channel?

Cedric, we are streaming live to YouTube. The link is posted above

Do we really think increasing taxes for businesses that are struggling is a good idea?

Note that only 40% of this is even slated for "schools"...and ditto what Josie is saying. Also, even given the original impact, I invite us to consider what the impact could be on our individual property taxes if this is an entrée to opening Prop 13.

Agree with Josie. Where is the money?

Any proposition that raises taxes during this pandemic is a very bad idea.. we need to get back on our feet from this pandemic before raising any tax,,

Businesses will pass their tax loss onto the consumer as part of their expenses, so will pay for this another way…… We should pause on CHANGES Of Property Taxes until COVID-19 is COMPLETE

league of women voters has good information on this prop 15

Appraisal Wise EBCRS Property Has a value that exceeds $3 M

thank you Amar

There is another prop about homeownership-prop 19- From Pat

Yes, this is not it!

we're referring to help for public schools, but charter schools are taking over public school sites

Prop 15’s staggered application makes it more digestible. But I agree with Josie; we need a prop to account for the education dollars from past props.

I joined to learn factual information. I'm sorry, at this rate, we will not get through the prop 17. Please let's move on.

Let Us (the community people) become politically and economically Using our Metaphysics to Cause our own Proposition suite and for to become Lobbiest for OUR OWN AGENDA

I like the videos Peggy has presented. anyway you can share the links or the name of the person who is presenting the info?

I remember hearing about this when I lived in DC.

changing laws don't change people hearts and minds or change systemic racism

Time For Us to become Lobbiest for our own Agenda and create own Props.

I see prop 16 is a preamble to reparations

only if people don't find a loop hole to get around the prop. I think it's important because it gives us a shot.

Can these recordings be shared with our community on facebook, email etc?

Debora - the session is being live streamed on YT and will be available for future viewing

the future viewing is my question

I heard that which ever city the prison are located in that city gets to count the inmates as part of their census

so that city gets more funding

People on parole can be allowed to vote…yes to voting

I don’t have the link to the videos Peggy is using but CalMatters offers a similar series of 1-min explainer videos: https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/

Do we know Where is Peggy getting the videos

TRUTH!

can you show the numbers again

It makes it tricky because most of the housing wealth is not in the POC community

What about the people impacted by the fires that need to find a new residence?

I like the idea of keeping the taxes low for older people. I wish they could also keep them low if I want to rent my current house, if I move out. Also, if the money goes to fire fighting, that would be helpful, as I don't think the fires will be going away.

League of women voters opposes and gives an analysis

AFFORDABLE OR LOW COST HOUSING!

how would this impact gentrification?

good questions!

Prop 20 HELL NO

I'm with you Kimberly. HELL NO!!!!

Good information!

Thank you Kimberly for that!

But if you are a renter, your landlord can harass you to move out in hopes of receiving a higher paying renter

As well as Richmond and Emeryville

4 props to go and 12 minutes. We can do it!

Gentrification

I’m wondering why the age of the house is a factor?

A lot of slum lords are pushing people out to receive higher rent for sub-par apartments

Crazy!!!!!

It sounds like it, 22, would work the same way that temp agencies (do they still exist--LOL) use to work.

It looks like Lyft and Uber are the primary supporters

Would love to hear from some of the folks on the call who have driven for Lyft and Uber...

CA Labor Federation opposes

SIEU opposes Prop 22

Thank you LaToya.

no for me

So it sounds like ONLY Lyft and Uber would be exempted from AB5 if this passes.

Lola, please go next

This is it! The gig economy is robbing the poor and making uber rich billionaires.

Uber/Lyft = Sharecropping. Very Interesting.

Note: Passage of this WILL NOT repeal AB5, except for these companies.

yes or no??? on 22. it’s confusing to me what’s beneficial to the drivers.

Question: Is the overall economy situated in a way that there are enough safety nets in place for people who are trying to work these as full time jobs? Especially health coverage.

As a past driver the expense of doing the job does not pay your lively hood cost

so LaToya you’re a no right

Very helpful information everyone. Thank you.

Prop 21 = Y or N ? Please?

In my opinion: Uber and Lyft should be "required' if that's possible... to train on being a small business owner and safety

Does anyone have people that use these facilities?

THIS IS ABOUT PROFITS FOR DAVITA

THANK YOU ZEE!!! I needed to understand.

THANK YOU

Yes, Thank you Zee!

Thank you!

Agree. The additional requirement may prevent accessibility

Harriet...is Davita for or against?

THANK YOU EBCRS THIS HAS BEEN SUCH RICH CONVERSATION!!

The passage of Prop 23 will close dialysis centers. There have not been major problems with centers. I was a social worker for many years in Ala county. Many of my clients were on dialysis. None of them suffered from poor care

@Kimberly, why will centers close? Why are Davita and Fresenius so opposed to having a medical doctor on premises??

truth!!

I agree with Zee’s analysis. Nurses association are also opposed and california Medical association

That is an excellent find. Thank you so very much Precious

Great insight Precious!

wow!!!!!

I trust the ACLU in this one.

If there's some deeper analysis on those 52 pages...somewhere!

It may be also include a who sets up and staffs the agency....

It is important to note the pro and con supporters!!!!

and Delores Huerta opposes Prop 24

Barbara Lee says No on #24

Thank you, Annie, for catching that.

Thank you Beloveds for sharing this information..I appreciate your attention to the details..blessings

YEAH!...East Bay Lobby!

NAACP says No on 25

Yep, that is the crazy called california initiative process.

Thank you for shining the light on these propositions…

Lola, why does the NAACP say No on 25?

Human Rights Watch opposes prop 25

this is confusing.

article is at hrw.org Yes decision are based on algorithm (sp?)

There are 'INNOCENT' people waiting for trial, sometimes for a year, because they CANNOT afford bail.

League of Women Voters supports prop 25

this is really confsing

I agree Kimberly.

Thanks so much Peggy and SAM .. This has been a most productive time to help each of us make wise decisions about how we will vote. A wonderful discussion many powerful ideas shared. Rev. FranCione

Hi, EBCRS Family. Zee is at Rev. Barbara Galloway-Lee's house, and she is very impressed with this informative and collegial election group process. We are boh grateful to Peggy and all who put this program together. It is so good seeing everyone. Love and Hugs to all. Zee

THIS HAS BEEN SOOOOO GREAT!! I never would have been able to figure all this out on my own. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We all have a lot of research to do!

Rev. Gil, your hair has gotten so long!

tHIS IS A CAIFORNIA PROPOSITION AND WE'RE SPEAKING ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES IN ALCO. WE HAVE A RACIST DA AND A CORRUPT OPD.

Thank you so much for hosting!

I also say no on this one.....pay the bail.

People have stayed in County jails here in California / Bay Area for YEARS awaiting trial

I am absolutely against cash bail AND I am really concerned how decisions about who is and is not eligible for bail will be determined

Thank you Ona. That helps a lot.

This is magnificent and I am so grateful! I would have never understood these propositions without this SAM Process! Thank you all so very much! I feel like my vote my count for something this time! Y’all ROCK…. <3

Thank you so much for offering this session!

I agree! Thank you for this forum!

HEARTY APPRECIATION - FOOD FOR THOUGHT, RESEARCH AND PRAYER!

PLEASE BE SURE THAT THE LINKS TO THE VIDEOS ON EACH PROP are posted somewhere!

Thank you, Peggy! Very informative.

Bravo to Peggy and the Spiritual Activism Ministry! this has been very valuable!

Thank you , this was very helpful.

Thanks Peggy and everyone! this has been very helpful!

Thank you so much for this session. It really helped.

Thank you Peggy! This has been awesome!

Thank you Precious!

Visit our website to get more information and recording of the sessions- all should be updated on Monday. https://www.ebcrs.org/sacred-activism-post/

Thank you Peggy!

Thank you Precious

Thank you everyone for the information and sharing. Good stuff.

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I say yes on 25. But I will do more research. I lean with the League of Women Voters, Western States Center and CA Legislative Black Caucus!

Do you have info on the Judges?

Thank you Peggy & Precious! Also the participants! Thank you….

Thanks Peggy!

SAM, you rock!

Thank you everyone! This was awesome!

Amen!

??? What happened Thurs?

Amen. Good work everyone.