California Groundbreakers

Election 2018 is in full swing -- and now is the time to start figuring out how you're going to vote! Our Fall 2018 "Policy and a Pints" are focusing on California's General Election ballot. We're holding discussions with panelists who, whether they are "for, " against" or "neutral," will give us the straight talk on local/statewide propositions and races, and what it means if you vote yay or nay on each. * * * * * In this podcast, we're talking about Measure U, establishing a one-cent sales tax increase -- and making it permanent -- in the City of Sacramento to maintain public services, and be used for investments in youth, affordable housing and inclusive economic development. PANELISTS * Craig Powell, chair of the “No on Measure U” campaign * Zachary Yeates, campaign manager of “Yes on Measure U” PODCAST PLAY-BY-PLAY * 0 to 5:20 min - Intro to California Groundbreakers * 5:20 min - Panelists introduce themselves, and share the place they enjoy most in Sacramento * 8:15 min - Yeates gives a backgrou