- Is a 2-stage process: First to elect Charter Commissioners by approving Measure W. Second, to draft a charter to be ratified by the voters in a future election.
- It will empower participatory democracy and will revitalize the electorate.
- The provisions of the charter will provide laws that are custom fitted to the unique needs of Mendocino County.
- A home rule charter could level the playing field against incursion of corporate rights
- Gives more legal authority to the will of the People of Mendocino County
- Could protect natural and financial resources from exploitation by Wall Street and transnational corporations
- Being a sovereign county may protect us against international trade agreements
- Could allow for public financing of county elections and Instant Runoff Voting
- Could make fraudulent robo-signing of foreclosure documents illegal
- It could authorize a county public bank to protect against the next global recession
- The Charter Commission will gather input from the public in every area of the county for what would be the best custom fit for this county.
- It is the path forward to protect our county, our families and our future
