Prop. 40 would institute a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires to raise tens of billions in temporary revenue to address the loss of federal funding and other threats to health, nutrition, and education services…
— California Budget & Policy Center, August 2026
The Budget Center is nonpartisan and takes no position on ballot measures. It lays out the case and the concerns, including how Props 41 and 42 could block Prop 40 even if it passes.
Ballots went out October 5. If you want a quick look at the 14 statewide propositions, we put three groups’ recommendations side by side: Indivisible California StateStrong, the League of Women Voters, and the California Democratic Party.
IOV is part of 805 EPIC, the Election Protection and Integrity Coalition: more than 40 nonprofits in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties working to protect our elections from interference.
Know Your Rights
Having a problem voting? Ask for an election worker or site supervisor. Then call or text the 805 EPIC Rapid Response Network at 805-870-8855, or the national Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). En español: 888-VE-Y-VOTA.
Monday, Oct. 19, 6 pm, Franklin Neighborhood Center, 1136 E. Montecito St., Santa Barbara. Protecting Your Right to Vote, in Spanish with English interpretation.
How will you support your neighbors when ICE comes to your street? Learn how to spot, report, and verify ICE raids in our community, and find your best fit for getting involved.
When: Thursday, October 15, 6:30pm
Where: Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View
This is for new volunteers, already-trained volunteers, experienced volunteers, and want-to-be-more-involved volunteers. Hosted by Oak View Neighbors with VC Defensa.
See ICE activity? Call the VC Defensa hotline at 805-296-1119, answered 24 hours.
Join us for an important opportunity to meet District 24 Congressman Salud Carbajal, who will hold a town hall on election protection in the upcoming midterms.
When: Thursday, October 1, 5:30pm
Where: Kent Hall, City of Ojai, 111 West Santa Ana St.
Carbajal, whose district includes downtown Ojai and communities to the west, is a member of the Congressional AI Caucus and is working to regulate this technology. He also secured more than $66 million for Central Coast water projects in the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026, including $25 million to replace Ojai’s aging stormwater pipes. The bill still has to pass the Senate.
Come hear about this vital work, and bring your questions about the topics you care about: election protection, cuts to health coverage, or the many others affecting our lives right now.
