No On 98, Y'All

On June 3, there is a special election here in California, based on eminent domain.  Eminent domain is where the government can seize private property for the public use, like putting in a freeway, etc.  The Supreme Court recently ruled that eminent domain can be used for private industries, like putting in a Wal-Mart. There are two Propositions on the ballot, both about eminent domain: Prop 98 and Prop 99. The one of great concern is Prop 98.

Prop 98 says it limits eminent domain, but ALSO eliminates a bulk of renters' rights.  Prop 98 will eliminate rent control in California, the right of tenants to claim their security deposit in 30 days, among others.

So, to protect all of us, PLEASE vote NO on 98.  Urge everyone you know to go vote on this. The landlords who put this on the ballot called for it during June because they knew it would be a low turn out.  In order to protect our rights, we can't let them do this to us and to millions of renters here in California.

Remember: vote NO on Prop 98.  You should be getting the sample ballots in the mail soon, if you haven't received them already. 

For more info, check out http://noonprop98.org.