A few reasons...first, I elect/pay my representative to do that for me...we vote on FAR too many Props in this state (CA). Next, PG&E is already (in your terminology) a "socialized" monopoly...one that is doing a very bad job since their bankruptcy caused by government interference in the form of AB1890. They are jacking up rates while spending millions and billions on "green" power crud, and not building any new infrastructure or nuclear. Small power districts (like http://www.mid.org/) are selling power cheaper and doing a better job without all the Manmade Global Warming BS. So I am in favor of MORE localized power districts (private or public) w/o PG&E trying to make it harder on them. And lastly, I am just not a fan of PG&E right now (since the bankruptcy...was a fan earlier in my life...60's, 70's). I am on my 2nd "Smart Meter" (1st one failed in under a year), and I am tired of their hassle and sky-high rates. So anything that gives them less control I am for!
So I take it you’re not a big fan of Prop 13? Your paid representatives figured out how much property tax you should pay.
I think politicians should have to get approval from the affected residents before they can pull a Hugo Chavez on the power company.
MID is an exception. Most cities are not going to get a system like that. The places that are pushing to take over power districts are almost always the most liberal - SF, Marin County and the like. They’re going to give you smart meters, energy rationing, and “green” power up the wazoo.