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SUBJECT: CASSETTE RECORDING OF STATE VOTER INFORMATION
GUIDE
Enclosed please find a copy of the cassette-recorded version of the Official
California Voter Information Guide for the May 19, 2009, Statewide Special
Election.
A"set" consists of two cassettes. The cassettes include information about
Propositions 1A through 1 F.
The following information is provided for each of the measures: what a "yes" and
"no" vote means, as prepared by the Legislative Analyst; the impartial analysis
prepared by the Legislative Analyst; and the arguments for and against the
measure, rebuttal arguments, and contact information, as provided by the
argument authors.
Finally, we have provided a brief letter from the Secretary of State, the Voter Bill
of Rights, and other helpful election information.
The cassettes are beep-tone indexed and playable on any commercially
available cassette recorder, as well as on Talking Book Recorders.
Our office is asking for your help in making these cassettes available to persons
who are blind or otherwise visually impaired. To obtain additional copies of these
cassettes, free of charge, please call the Secretary of State's Elections Division
at (916) 657-2166.
For a downloadable version of the Voter Information Guide please visit
www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/audio.
To assist us in providing the best possible service to California voters, please
send any suggestions regarding this cassette recording to the Secretary of
State's Office, Elections Division, Attn: Rhonda Pascual, 1500 11t" Street, 5t"
Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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Dear Orange County Voter:
The Statewide Special Election is May 19, 2009. Please take a moment to be prepared prior
to voting.
✓ Vote-by-Mail: You can save time and vote-by-mail. You may request a vote-by-mail
ballot and mail it back to us. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is May 12,
2009. An application can be found on the back of this pamphlet or by visiting
,ocvote.com/mail.
✓ Polling Place: If you choose to vote at your polling place please plan ahead. Parking
is limited at some locations and you can avoid congestion by voting mid-day if
possible. You will.have the option of voting an electronic or paper ballot at the polls.
Simply advise the poll worker of your preference when signing the roster. For more
information on being prepared visit ocvote.com/lines.
✓ Questions: If you have any questions about the May 19, 2009 Statewide Special
Election you may visit ocvote.com or call 1-888-OCVOTES (1-888-628-6837).
Successful elections cannot happen without YOU! We need poll workers for this and future
elections. Many need to be bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese. Please call
1-866-551-VOTE (1-866-551-8683) or visit ocvote.com/volunteer and sign-up today!
Our mission is to serve the registered voters of Orange County in a uniform, consistent and
accessible manner with the highest level of integrity. We look forward to counting your vote
and giving you another successful election.
Sincerely,
Neal Kelley
Registrar of Voters
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g WHERE Do I FIND INFORMATION
ON THE STATE PROPOSITIONS7.
Information on the State propositions is included
in the State Voter Information Guide mailed to
you by the Secretary of State.
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website at wrww.sos.ca.gov for summary,
text, arguments and analysis of each of
the state propositions®
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HOW TO USE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLET
The Statewide Special Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Cast Your VOTE!
Our Sample Ballot Pamphlet: REVIEW it, MARK it, and TAKE it with you to your polling place.
What is included in this Sample Ballot?
• Instructions for voting at the polls, either on the eSlate or paper ballot;
• A sample ballot; and
0' • Local measures(if applicable).
Where do I find Information on Local Measures and State Propositions?
• Local measures follow the ballot pages. They may include any or all of the following: Text, Impartial Analysis,
Tax Rate Statement, Fiscal Impact Statement and Arguments Pro and Con. Not all pamphlets will contain
local measures.
• Information on the State propositions is included in the State Voter Information Guide mailed to you by the
Secretary of State. Go to the California Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ca.gov for
summary, text, arguments and analysis of each of the State propositions.
By using these instructions as a guide, carefully read through this pamphlet to assist you in
malting your decisions on how to vote at the polls or by a vote-by-mail ballot. Remember, your
vote does make a difference!
NF®R ATI N FOR VOTER'S. . .V TING TINS
New Residence Address: If you moved within Orange County and did not re-register at your new address, you
may vote and re-register for future elections EITHER at the Registrar of Voters office OR at the polling place for your
new address.
Last Day to Request a Vote-by-Mall Ballot: If you are not already a Permanent Vote-By-Mail Voter, you
may complete and return the"Application for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot'printed on the back cover to request a one-time
ballot. The application must be received by the Registrar of Voters no later than May 12, 2009. Be sure to sign your
application. If you wish to become a Permanent Vote-By-Mail Voter, see below.
How to Return your Vote-by-Mall Ballot: You may return your voted ballot by mail or in person to the
Registrar of Voters office or you may return the voted ballot in person to any polling place located within Orange
County. If, due to illness or physical disability,you are unable to personally return your voted ballot,you may
designate one of the following to return the ballot for you: Spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother,
sister, or anyone residing in your household.
Notice to the Physically Disabled: A"YES" printed below the disability symbol on the back cover indicates
that the polling place is accessible to disabled voters. A"NO"printed in this area'indicates that the polling place is
not accessible to disabled voters. A"USABLE" printed in this area indicates that temporary modification(s)have been
placed to allow a disabled voter to vote at this polling place. If the polling place is not accessible to disabled voters,
the voter has the right to appear outside the polling place and vote on an eSlate or on a paper ballot.
Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Status:State law now allows any voter who so requests to be a Permanent
Vote-by-Mail Voter. For those of you who are not already Permanent Vote-By-Mail Voters, if you check the Permanent
Vote-by-Mail Voter box on the"Application for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot' located on the back cover, a vote-by-mail ballot
will automatically be sent to you for future elections. Failure to vote in two consecutive statewide general elections
will cancel your Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Status and you will need to reapply. if you have question's concerning
voting by vote-by-mail ballot, call (714)567-7600.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS
Voting Electronically at the Polls:
To vote on any measure, turn the select wheel to move the blue bar to highlight your choice
in the voting square before the word "YES" or before the word "NO" and press the ENTER
button.
Voting on a Paper Ballot at the Polls:
Use only a black or blue pen provided.
To vote on any measure, completely fill in the rectangle to the left of the word "Yes" or to the
left of the word "No."
Vote for only one selection.
If you incorrectly mark, tear or deface your ballot, return it to a precinct board member and
obtain another. Do not sign or initial your ballot. Signature and initials will void your ballot. All
distinguishing marks and erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void.
Once you have finished voting, place your ballot in the secrecy folder provided and return it
to a precinct board member, who will deposit your voted ballot into the ballot box.
Example:
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO
THE VOTERS
(Brief Summary of Measure)
Select One
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® Statewide Special Election OFFICIAL BALLOT
Orange County
®_ May 19, 2009
® 1 C-LOTTERY MODERNIZATION ACT. 1 E-MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING.
Allows the state lottery to be modernized to TEMPORARY REALLOCATION.
® improve its performance with increased Helps balance state budget by amending the
® payouts,improved marketing,and effective Mental Health Services Act(Proposition 63
management.Requires the state to maintain of 2004)to transfer funds,for two years,to
ownership of the lottery and authorizes pay for mental health services provided
o MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS additional accountability measures.Protects through the Early and Periodic Screening,
®_ STATE funding levels for schools currently provided Diagnosis,and Treatment Program for
1A-"RAINY DAY"BUDGET by lottery revenues.Increased lottery children and young adults.Fiscal Impact:
revenues will be used to address current State General Fund savings of about$230
® STABILIZATION FUND. budget deficit and reduce the need for million annually for two years(2009-10 and
Changes the budget process.Could limit additional tax increases and cuts to state 2010-11).Corresponding reduction in
future deficits and spending by increasing programs.Fiscal Impact:Allows$5 billion of funding available for Mental Health Services
the size of the state"rainy day"fund and borrowing from future lottery profits to help Act programs.
requiring above-average revenues to be balance the 2009-10 state budget.
deposited into it,for use during economic YES
Debt-service payments on this borrowing
downturns and other purposes.Fiscal and higher payments to education would
Impact:Higher state tax revenues of roughly ® NO
likely make it more difficult to balance future
$16 billion from 2010-11 through 2012-13. state budgets. 1 F-ELECTED OFFICIALS'SALARIES.
Over time,increased amounts of money in PREVENTS PAY INCREASES DURING
state rainy day reserve and potentially less YES BUDGET DEFICIT YEARS.
ups and downs in state spending.
® NO Encourages balanced state budgets by
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® 1D-CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDING. Legislature and statewide constitutional
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® Temporarily provides greater flexibility in officers,including the Governor,from
1B-EDUCATION FUNDING.PAYMENT funding to preserve health and human receiving pay raises in years when the state M
PLAN. services for young children while helping is running a deficit.Directs the Director'of
Requires supplemental payments to local balance the state budget in a difficult Finance to determine whether a given year
school districts and community colleges to economy.Fiscal Impact:State General Fund is a deficit year.Prevents the CitizensCL
CL C address recent budget cuts.Fiscal Impact: savings of up to$608 million in 2009-10 and Compensation Commission from increasing C
E Potential state savings u s. i several $268 million annually from 2010-11 through elected officials'salaries in years when the
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2013-14.Corresponding reductions in state Special Fund for Economic
Potential state costs of billions of dollars funding for early childhood development Uncertainties is in the negative by an
annually thereafter. programs provided by the California amount equal to or greater than one percent
Children and Families Program. of the General Fund.Fiscal Impact:Minor
YES state savings related to elected state
®YES officials'salaries in some cases when the
NO ® NO state is expected to end the year with a
budget deficit.
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Coordinators, Collection Center Workers, and Election Night Tally Center Crewmembers all play a vital role in
ensuring that Orange County's elections are accurate, efficient, and successful.
You will receive a stipend for your services. For more information regarding positions and to sign-up online, go
to ocvote.com/volunteer. Or you may call 1-714-954-1901.
It's easy to sign-up. Just return the postcard on the back cover of this pamphlet and the Registrar of Voters'
office will contact you in the near future.
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V"OTER BILL OF RIGHTS
1. You have the right to cast a ballot if 6. You have the right to receive
you are a valid registered voter. assistance in casting your ballot, if you
are unable to vote without assistance.
Avalid registered voter means a United States
citizen who is a resident in this state, who is at least 7. You have the right to return a
18 years of age and not in prison or on parole for completed vote-by-mail ballot to.,any
conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote precinct in the county.
at his or her current residence address.
8. You have the right to election materials
2. You have the right to cast a provisional in another language, if there are
ballot if your name is not listed on the sufficient residents in your precinct to
voting rolls. warrant production.
3.You have the right to cast a ballot if you 9. You have the right to ask questions
are present and in line at the polling about election procedures and observe
place prior to the close of the polls. the elections process.
4. You have the right to cast a secret You have the right to ask questions of the precinct
ballot free from intimidation. board and election officials regarding election
procedures and to receive an answer or be directed
5. You have the right to receive a new to the appropriate official for an answer. However,
ballot if, prior to casting your ballot, if persistent questioning disrupts the execution of
you believe you made a mistake. their duties, the board or election officials may
discontinue responding to questions.
If at any time before you finally cast your ballot, you
feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to 10. You have the right to report any illegal
exchange the spoiled ballot for a new ballot. or fraudulent activity to a local
Vote-by-mail voters may also request and receive a elections official or to the Secretary
new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an of State's Office.
elections official prior to the closing of the polls on
Election Day.
If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or if you are aware
of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State's
confidential toll-free VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE AT 1-800-345-VOTE (8683).
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