Letters: More important than cash, Prop. 50 has support of people

"However, the 2-to-1 ratio is misleading. As the article points out, over 700,000 folks have contributed to "yes on 50," while virtually all the money in opposition has come from a single billionaire. The real headline-worthy ratio is 700,000-to-1. The fact that billionaires continue to buy our democracy out from under us is itself a main reason to support Proposition 50."

"She notes that Trump's unquenchable thirst for power has no regard for anybody - Republican, Democrat or independent - who may get in the way. Even Trump's most loyal and subservient supporters are expendable in pursuit of his goals. My ideal outcome of this redistricting war is for both the Texas and California legislatures to repeal their gerrymanders, and for the governors of the two states to meet in some neutral location - Las Vegas would seem appropriate - to sign the repeals."

"Highway 4 is a vital road for many in East Contra Costa County, especially students and families who rely on it every day. Even though it was widened a few years ago, traffic remains a major problem. A 2023 U.S. Census Bureau survey found Brentwood residents have the longest average commute in the U.S., at 46 minutes per day. Many live in Brentwood, Pittsburg or Antioch because housing is"

More than 700,000 individuals donated to support Proposition 50 while nearly all opposition funding came from a single billionaire, creating a 700,000-to-1 contributor imbalance. That disparity is presented as a reason to support Proposition 50 to limit wealthy influence over democracy. Redistricting conflicts tied to demands for additional congressional seats have produced gerrymanders that threaten incumbents from both parties and treat loyal supporters as expendable. The proposed remedy is repeal of partisan gerrymanders by state legislatures and formal repeal signings by governors in a neutral location. Highway 4 in East Contra Costa County remains congested despite past widening, and Brentwood residents average 46-minute commutes, prompting calls for further widening.

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