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Schwarzenegger makes final push for Proposition 11

 

By Jim Sanders
jsanders@sacbee.com

Published: Monday, Nov. 03, 2008


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger campaigned in San Jose Monday morning in a final effort to convince voters to support Proposition 11, the initiative that would strip lawmakers of the ability to draw their own district lines.

Joined by Democratic state Controller Steve Westly and Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, he argued that its passage would make the state Legislature more effective.

"California is facing some serious challenges and we need a Legislature that will work together, across party lines to come together to find solutions to meet those challenges," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "I ask all Californians to vote Yes on Prop. 11 tomorrow when they go to the polls and make a real change to the system itself so that it better serves the people, not the politicians."

The No on 11 campaign continued to run television ads in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets, emphasizing the complexity of the proposed redistricting system and urging voters to maintain the status quo.

Following is an update on top donors for and against the measure:

TOP DONORS TO PROPOSITION 11

SUPPORT:

  • Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger campaign funds, $2.9 million.
  • Charles T. Munger, Stanford University physicist, $1,000,000.
  • Brian L. Harvey, president, Cypress Land Co., $600,000.
  • Jerry Perenchio, partner, Chartwell Partners LLC., $550,000.
  • New Majority Political Action Committee, $362,500.
  • Reed Hastings, Netflix, $353,599
  • Michael Bloomberg, New York mayor, $250,000.
  • W. Howard Lester, Williams Sonoma Inc., $250,000.
  • Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, Adler, law firm, $250,000.
  • California Dental Association, $250,000.

Note: Bold-facing indicates those with strong ties to GOP or major contributor to its causes.

OPPONENTS:

  • American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, $400,000.
  • California Democratic Party, $384,967
  • California Correctional Peace Officers Association, $250,000.
  • Leadership California, controlled by Sen. Don Perata, D-Oakland, $150,000.
  • Strengthening California Through Leadership, $100,000.
  • State Building Trades, $50,000.
  • PACE of California School Employees Association, $50,000.
  • California Federation of Teachers, $10,000. (check)
  • Pactech Data & Research, $5,000. (check).
  • California 2020, controlled by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Los Angeles, $4,167. (check).

Note: Bold-facing indicates those with strong ties to Democratic Party or major contributor to its causes.

Note: Totals are through Oct. 29 and include monetary and non-monetary donations reported to California Secretary of State.

 

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