I have to admit that this is the one initiative I’m completely on the fence about. Ordinarily, I really like the 2/3 voting requirement—for the State budget, for new taxes. And I know the Sac Bee is strongly opposing this measture—and generally I tend to vote exactly the opposite of the Bee.
But at the same time, I love the lower rates I enjoy through SMUD, and I feel sorry for my relatives that are PG&E electrical customers (they do pay a lot more than I do).
Thanks for the additional information. It should help this voter be a little more informed on this questionable and confusing initiative.
At the same time, my radio (not liberal) indicated that some communities have been appropriating PG & E systems as part of their take over of the service and thus protection of “property rights” is what is behind the ammendment.
The guest recommended a Yes vote.
Obviously PG&E believes they will be better off not losing this part of “their” traditional business. I used to support PG&E when they were non-political and simply prepared to provide power at regulated rates. Now with semi-degregulation I am not sure how to look at this.