Focus (Forum & Focus)
Sep. 18, 2007
Democratic Restraint
Forum Column - By Dennis J. Herrera - The right of citizens to place initiatives and referenda on the ballot is one of the most valued rights in our democracy. But when voters are asked to sign such petitions, they deserve the opportunity to understand what they are signing.
By Dennis J. Herrera
The right of citizens to place initiatives and referenda on the ballot is one of the most valued rights in our democracy. But when voters are asked to sign such petitions, they deserve the opportunity to understand what they are signing. State law strikes a balance between these two interests, protecting citizens' ability to place legislation before voters while safeguarding the integrity of t...
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