PUBLIC OPINION STRATEGIES INITIATIVE WINS | ||||
NAME | DESCRIPTION | STATE | YEAR | RESULT |
Yes on Proposition 22 | A yes vote will exempt app-based transportation and delivery companies from providing employee benefits to certain drivers | CA | 2020 | Win |
No on Proposition 23 | A no vote would not permit the establishment of state requirements for kidney dialysis clinics or require on-site medical professionals | CA | 2020 | Win |
No on Income Tax Constitutional Amendment | A no vote would keep the flat tax in the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution | IL | 2020 | Win |
No on Measure 1 | A no vote will have the effect of not changing the oil and gas production tax for large fields on the North Slope | AK | 2020 | Win |
No on Measure 1 | A no vote opposes an act providing for the protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat | AK | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 126 | A yes vote amends the Arizona Constitution that prohibited state and local governments from enacting any new or increased tax on services that was not already in effect on December 31, 2017 | AZ | 2018 | Win |
No on Proposition 127 | A no vote will preserve the existing rules that govern the required annual percentage of retail sales of renewable energy by electric utilities | AZ | 2018 | Win |
No on Proposition 8 | A no vote opposes regulating amounts outpatient kidney dialysis clinics charge for dialysis treatment | CA | 2018 | Win |
No on Measure G | A no vote opposes the prohibition any new petroleum extraction and all well stimulation treatments, as defined in the full‐text of the measure, including hydraulic fracturing and acid well stimulation, on all lands within the unincorporated area of the county | CA | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Marsy’s Law | A yes vote gives victims of crimes equal protections in the legal system. Examples are the rights to be properly informed and aware of the processing of a perpetrating | GA | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Community School District 99 Referendum | A yes vote funds $136.6 million for school district improvements | IL | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Glenview Park District Referendum | A yes vote funds $17 million to renovate ice center and make park district improvements | IL | 2018 | Win |
Yes On Maine Township District 207 Referendum | A yes vote funds $195 million for school district improvements | IL | 2018 | Win |
No on Issue 1 | A no vote opposes reducing penalties for crimes of obtaining, possessing, and using illegal drugs in Ohio | OH | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Issue 9 | A yes vote authorizes Hamilton County to impose a property tax increase to fund foster care and children services | OH | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Issue 10 | A yes vote would switch Cincinnati City Council at-large member terms from four years back to two years | OH | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Issue 11 | A yes vote would keep four-year terms for city council members, but stagger them so four or five candidates are up for election every two years | OH | 2018 | Win |
No on Amendment W | A no vote opposes an amendment that would change campaign finance and lobbying laws, create a government accountability board, and change certain initiative and referendum provisions | SD | 2018 | Win |
Yes on Initiated Measure 24 | A yes vote will prohibit contributions to ballot question committees by non‐residents, out‐of‐state political committees, and entities that are not filed with the Secretary of State | SD | 2018 | Win |
No on Transit Referendum | A no vote opposes tax increases to build 26 miles of light rail, rapid bus routes, a downtown tunnel, and more transit centers in Nashville | TN | 2018 | Win |
No on Issue 2 | A no vote opposes requiring state government programs that buy prescription drugs to pay the same or less for prescription medications as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | OH | 2017 | Win |
No on Proposition 204 | A no vote opposes a sales tax measure to fund early childhood education in the City of Tucson | AZ | 2017 | Win |
Yes on South Suburban Park and Recreation District Issue 4B & 4C |
A yes vote extends mill property tax levy to fund district operations | CO | 2017 | Win |
Yes on Foothills Park and Recreation District Mill Levy Increase |
A yes vote increases the mill levy to fund district operations | CO | 2017 | Win |
No on Proposition 2 |
A no vote opposes making it an infraction to allow a rail car to ship uncontained coal and types of oil through the downtown Spokane core, or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane River | WA | 2017 | Win |
No on Proposition 205 | A no vote opposes allowing individuals to possess, grow and purchase marijuana from state-licensed facilities for personal use | AZ | 2016 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 123 | A yes vote increases annual distributions from the State Land Trust Permanent Endowment Fund from 2.5% to 6.9% to benefit Arizona K-12 schools, colleges, and other beneficiary institutions | AZ | 2016 | Win |
Eagle County (CO) School District | A yes vote provides additional funding for the school district | CO | 2016 | Win |
Summit County (CO) Housing Authority | A yes vote provides funding for affordable housing | CO | 2016 | Win |
Summit County (CO) School District | A yes vote provides additional funding for the school district | CO | 2016 | Win |
Alachua County (FL) Wild Spaces | A yes vote raises the sales tax to create, maintain, and improve public spaces | FL | 2016 | Win |
Brevard County (FL) Lagoon Cleanup | A yes vote increased funding for improving water quality and the marine life habitat in the Indian River Lagoon | FL | 2016 | Win |
Lasalle Peru (IL) School District | A yes vote increases raises property taxes to provide additional funding for the school district | IL | 2016 | Win |
Lake Michigan (MI) College | A yes vote increases property taxes to improve campus facilities and safety | MI | 2016 | Win |
Connect NC Public Improvement Bond | A yes vote funds capital improvements and new facilities for the state | NC | 2016 | Win |
No on Oregon Measure 97 | A no vote opposes increasing the corporate minimum tax when sales exceed $25 million; fund education, healthcare, senior services | OR | 2016 | Win |
No on Initiated Measure 23 | A no vote opposes giving corporate and non-profit organizations the right to charge a fee for any service provided | SD | 2016 | Win |
Yes on Amendment R | A yes vote creates a separate governance for postsecondary technical education institutes | SD | 2016 | Win |
Yes on Amendment S | A yes vote expands the rights of crime victims | SD | 2016 | Win |
No on Amendment V | A no vote opposes establishing non-partisan elections | SD | 2016 | Win |
Texas Rangers Ballpark | A yes vote provides funding for a new ballpark for the Texas Rangers | TX | 2016 | Win |
Arapahoe, CO Library District | A yes vote increased property taxes to fund district operations | CO | 2015 | Win |
Greeley, CO | A yes vote increased sales taxes for local road improvements | CO | 2015 | Win |
Whitley County, IN School District | A yes vote approves bonds to fund the 2016 Safety, Security, Replacement and Restoration Project | IN | 2015 | Win |
No on Question 1 | A no vote opposes raising the Portland, ME minimum wage to $15 | ME | 2015 | Win |
Yes on Issue 1 | A yes vote creates a bipartisan, public process for drawing state legislative districts | OH | 2015 | Win |
No on Issue 3 | A no vote opposes granting a monopoly for the commercial production and sale of marijuana | OH | 2015 | Win |
No on Title 43 | A no vote approves a law that provides a corporate income tax credit for qualified oil and gas industry expenditures | AK | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Arizona 122 | Rejection of Unconstitutional Federal Actions Amendment | AZ | 2014 | Win |
No on Prop 45 | Healthcare insurance rate changes | CA | 2014 | Win |
Falcon School District | School bond measure | CO | 2014 | Win |
Larimer County, CO | Allow for use of county sales and use tax to maintain and administer open space and other natural areas | CO | 2014 | Win |
North Metro (CO) Fire District | Funding for local fire departments | CO | 2014 | Win |
South Suburban (CO) Park and Recreation Department | Funding for renovating and new park projects | CO | 2014 | Win |
City of Loveland, CO | Prevent moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing | CO | 2014 | Win |
Summit County, CO | Levy measure for water quality protection and emergency service response | CO | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 1 | Water and land conversation measure | FL | 2014 | Win |
New Trier High School District | School bond measure | IL | 2014 | Win |
Joliet Park District | School bond measure | IL | 2014 | Win |
No on Question 2 | Prevent expansion of bottle deposits on containers of non-alcoholic non-carbonated drinks | MA | 2014 | Win |
No on Question 3 | Against a prohibition of casinos, slot machines, and simulcast greyhound races | MA | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Question 6 | Water and wetlands ballot measure | ME | 2014 | Win |
Montcalm Community College | Community College tax levy | MI | 2014 | Win |
Kirtland Community College | Community College bond measure | MI | 2014 | Win |
Bernalillo County, NM | Open space levy measure | NM | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Question 1 | Creation of a State Intermediate Appellate Court | NV | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Issue 1 | To renew bonds to finance public infrastructure projects for local governments such as roads, bridges, and sewers | OH | 2014 | Win |
Franklin County, OH Children Services | To renew a levy to benefit Franklin County Children Services | OH | 2014 | Win |
City of Youngstown, OH | Against a prohibition of fracking and infrastructure that supported gas production | OH | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Amendment Q | Expansion of casino gaming in Deadwood casino | SD | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 1 | To give the state legislature the ability to regulate abortion | TN | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 2 | State Supreme Court Justice appointments | TN | 2014 | Win |
Sheridan County, WY | County excise tax | WY | 2014 | Win |
Yes on Amendment One | Extends Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Amendment for 20 years | AL | 2012 | Win |
Central CO Water District | Provide funding to address water shortages and provide working farms and ranches with water | CO | 2012 | Win |
No on Proposal Two | Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor unions | MI | 2012 | Win |
No on Issue 2 | Would create a citizen commission to draw legislative and congressional district maps | OH | 2012 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 20 | Congressional district lines to be re-drawn by a committee | CA | 2010 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 26 | Requires a 2/3 supermajority vote in the legislature to pass certain fees | CA | 2010 | Win |
No on Proposition 27 | Return task of redistricting to the California State Legislature | CA | 2010 | Win |
Yes on 3A | Littleton Public Schools District tax levy increase | CO | 2010 | Win |
Yes on Ballot Issue A | South Suburban Park and Recreation extend property tax levy | CO | 2010 | Win |
Vote YES for Beachfront Park Bonds | $5 million bond to acquire, develop and preserve beach front property | FL | 2010 | Win |
Quality Growth Fund | Continued re-allocation of a portion of sales taxes for Quality Growth Fund | ND | 2010 | Win |
Yes for Issues 1 for Jobs | Extend the Ohio 3rd Frontier Program to promote economic growth | OH | 2010 | Win |
Yes for Issues 2 for Casinos | Change location of Columbus Casino Facility authorized by previous vote | OH | 2010 | Win |
Yes on Measure 34-181 | Tigard’s Water, Natural Areas and Wildlife Bond Measure | OR | 2010 | Win |
Amendment K | Protects the right to secret ballots in federal, state, and union elections | SD | 2010 | Win |
Yes on Issue 3 for Casinos | Authorize four Casinos to be built in Ohio | OH | 2009 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 100 | Block the legislature from enacting a real estate transfer tax | AZ | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 102 | Amend constitution to recognize marriage between one man & one woman | AZ | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 9 | Laws governing treatment crime victims and parole procedures | CA | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Proposition 11 | Independent commission to draw legislative district boundaries | CA | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 1 | Portability of Save Our Homes Cap | FL | 2008 | Win |
Yes on 1 | Would repeal Legislature’s bill LD431 to tax beverages and doctors visits | ME | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Funding/ Outdoors Heritage | Sales tax increase of three eighths of one percent | MN | 2008 | Win |
Yes on Issue 2 | Borrow $400 million for environmental conservation, preservation purposes | OH | 2008 | Win |
Open & Clean Government Act | Proposes to end taxpayer-funded lobbying | SD | 2008 | Win |
Wyandotte County, Game Initiative | New Indian gaming casino/entertainment | KS | 2007 | Win |
City of Dallas, Trinity River Project | Stop toll road from being built | TX | 2007 | Win |
No on Prop 82 Reiner Initiative | Mandatory Pre-School | CA | 2006 | Win |
No on San Diego Co Prop A | Use of military land for airport | CA | 2006 | Win |
Yes on San Bernardino Meas | Term limits for SB County Supervisors | CA | 2006 | Win |
Yes on California Prop 83 | Jessica’s Law | CA | 2006 | Win |
No on Westlake Village Measure Z | Stop construction of Lowe’s store | CA | 2006 | Win |
No On Amendment 40 | Term limits for judiciary | CO | 2006 | Win |
No on Referendum I | Marriage amendment | CO | 2006 | Win |
Yes on Referred Measure 5A | Affordable housing in Summit County | CO | 2006 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 43 | Ban same sex marriage | CO | 2006 | Win |
For Clean Water/ Wildlife Habitat | Environmental protection | FL | 2006 | Win |
American Water Company (Vote No) | Eminent domain – KY American Water | KY | 2006 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 5 | Early childhood education funding | NE | 2006 | Win |
Vote No on Amendment D | Property assessments and taxes | SD | 2006 | Win |
Yes on South Dakota Tobacco Tax | Tobacco tax for smoking education | SD | 2006 | Win |
Yes on Amendment 1 | Marriage amendment | TN | 2006 | Win |
Yes on City of Dallas 12 Bond Initiatives | General obligation bond measures | TX | 2006 | Win |
Yes to Arizona Tech Transfer | Financial benefits for university researchers | AZ | 2004 | Win |
San Diego Prop B “Vote No” | Construction of new landfill | CA | 2004 | Win |
Yes on Measure J | School bond measure | CA | 2004 | Win |
No on Measure M | Repeal city utility tax | CA | 2004 | Win |
No on Measure N | Prohibit using city funds for municipal utility | CA | 2004 | Win |
No on Prop 62 | Establish Louisiana-style primary elections | CA | 2004 | Win |
No on Prop 66 | Place limitations on “Three Strikes” law | CA | 2004 | Win |
Yes on Prop 69 | Create mandatory DNA collection database | CA | 2004 | Win |
Yes on 3A | Mill levy override to fund school operations | CO | 2004 | Win |
Yes on 3A & 3B | Mill levy for capital improvements/technology | CO | 2004 | Win |
Yes on 2A | Establish sales tax for trails and open space | CO | 2004 | Win |
Vote Yes, Defense of Marriage | Constitutional amendment defining marriage | MI | 2004 | Win |
Yes on Three | Limit attorney’s fees in med mal cases | NV | 2004 | Win |
No, NV. Insurance Rates | Amend insurance rates and practices | NV | 2004 | Win |
No, NV. Frivolous Lawsuits | Amend lawyer penalties for frivolous lawsuits | NV | 2004 | Win |
Yes, in Favor of Issue 1 | Defense of marriage amendment | OH | 2004 | Win |
No, SD Food Sales Tax | Exempt food from sales and use taxes | SD | 2004 | Win |
Yes, Arlington, TX Stadium | Public financing for new stadium | TX | 2004 | Win |
Yes on X | Sales tax increase for natural preservation | UT | 2004 | Win |
OPS Extension | Tax extension for trails, open space & parks | CO | 2003 | Win |
Arapahoe County Open Space | Establish county wide sales tax for open space | CO | 2003 | Win |
Summit County | Extend tax for water supply, biomass, rec. | CO | 2003 | Win |
For the Kids | Increase taxes to assist abused children | OH | 2003 | Win |
Yes on Bond Issue | Bond Issue | CA | 2002 | Win |
Yes on Bond Measure | Bond Issue | CA | 2002 | Win |
No on Bond Measure | Bond Issue | CA | 2002 | Win |
No on Measure HH | Utility tax in Huntington Beach | CA | 2002 | Win |
Yes on Measures J & L | Development in El Segundo | CA | 2002 | Win |
St. Vrain Valley Schools | $212.9 million bond for schools | CO | 2002 | Win |
Keeping a Strong Foundation | Littleton Schools Bond Initiative | CO | 2002 | Win |
Citizens for Vail’s Future | Lodging/Sales tax on Conference Center | CO | 2002 | Win |
Citizens for Open Space | Property Tax for Open Space | CO | 2002 | Win |
People For Responsible Growth | Approve County/Resort Land Agreement | CO | 2002 | Win |
Arizona Wins Initiative | Stadium Initiative (Arizona Cardinals) | AZ | 2000 | Win |
Arizona Education 2000 | Increase Education Funding | AZ | 2000 | Win |
Yes on 1A | Tribal Gaming | CA | 2000 | Win |
Yes on Prop 21 | Juvenile Crime | CA | 2000 | Win |
Yes on Measure U | Transient Occupancy Tax Increase | CA | 2000 | Win |
No on Measure Q | Huntington Beach Anti-Utility Tax | CA | 2000 | Win |
Elk Grove | Cityhood Campaign | CA | 2000 | Win |
No on Pekin Takeover | City Takeover of Water Utility | IL | 2000 | Win |
Yes on Issue 4 | Income Tax Rate Reduction | MA | 2000 | Win |
No on Prop. A | Limit Billboards on Roads | MO | 2000 | Win |
No on Prop. B | Public Financing of Campaigns | MO | 2000 | Win |
Yes on Issue 1 | Brownfield/Greenfields | OH | 2000 | Win |
No on Amend. D | Banning Video Lottery | SD | 2000 | Win |
Yes on Amend. E | Increase Bet Limits in Deadwood City | SD | 2000 | Win |
Travis County | Anti-Light Rail | TX | 2000 | Win |
Yuma | Walmart expansion | AZ | 1999 | Win |
Los Arcos | Arena – Concept and Finance Plan | AZ | 1999 | Win |
Fountain Hills | Target store development | AZ | 1999 | Win |
Scottsdale | Los Arcos financing | AZ | 1999 | Win |
SCIP’99 | Colorado Springs Improvement Program | CO | 1999 | Win |
Issue 1 | Statewide School Bond | OH | 1999 | Win |
Issue 20 | Permanent Sales Tax | OH | 1999 | Win |
Issue 4 | City Charter Change | OH | 1999 | Win |
Proposition 1 | Prop. tax increase for Seattle Center | WA | 1999 | Win |
Yes Prop. 303 | Growth | AZ | 1998 | Win |
Yes on Prop 227 | English Immersion (Anti-Bilingual Ed) | CA | 1998 | Win |
Yes on Initiative 4A | Stadium Initiative (Denver Broncos) | CO | 1998 | Win |
No on B | Anti-Euthanasia | MI | 1998 | Win |
No on Issue 11 | Stadium Location | OH | 1998 | Win |
Yes on Issue 12 | Anti-Tax | OH | 1998 | Win |
Yes on Ref. 1 | Stadium Initiative (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | FL | 1996 | Win |
Yes on Issue 1 | Stadium Initiative (Cincinnati Bengals) | OH | 1996 | Win |