Oppose ballot measure limiting union political activity
In Plain English
The Special Exemptions Act qualified for November's ballot and would restrict unions from political activities while leaving corporations unrestricted. Common Cause and League of Women Voters oppose the measure as unbalanced. If approved, Richmond formally joins this opposition coalition.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Join Common Cause and the League of Women Voters in opposing the 'Special Exemptions Act'
6 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will formally oppose a November ballot measure that would restrict union political activities while leaving corporate political activities untouched. The council voted unanimously to join Common Cause and the League of Women Voters in opposing the Special Exemptions Act, which these groups call unbalanced. This is a symbolic stance that adds Richmond's name to an opposition coalition but doesn't involve any city spending. The decision reflects the council's typical pattern of strong support for governance-related positions.
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