CA Voters Want To Slow Growth

The process of initiative and referendum is California’s most peculiar institution. William Fulton explains why.

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October 3, 2000, 9:00 AM PDT

The process of initiative and referendum is Californias most peculiar institution. Other states rely on their legislators or other elected officials to hash out controversial public issues in lengthy, complicated and subtle debates. But Californians prefer the blunt instrument of the ballot box a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down from voters.

Thanks to California Planning and Development Report

Read the full story: INSIGHT: History Tell Us Voters Want to Slow Growth, Create Boundaries

Sunday, October 1, 2000 in California Planning and Development Report

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