Forrest Hill for California Secretary of State Newsletter

Granting Immigrants the Right to Vote

After listening to President Bush's speech on immigration last Monday night, I have come to the irrevocable conclusion that it is time we allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.

Immigrant workers buy products, pay taxes, work hard, serve in our armed forces, are members of the community, and assume other responsibilities of local citizenship. They should have a say in local government.

As Secretary of State, I will advocate for a change in the California Constitution to give cities the right to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections.

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Myths and Facts about Immigration

On Monday night, President Bush called for sending as many as 6,000 National Guard troops to "protect" the U.S.-Mexican border, and renewed his call for the creation of identity cards for "legal" immigrants.

The proposals generated by the president and supported by the Democratic Party are likely to resonate with many in the general public, who have been fed a steady stream of misinformation by the media.

Below are some of the myths perpetuated by politicians on both sides of the aisle and the facts that are never reported on television.

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Real Election Reform

The great progressive struggles in our history have been waged to make sure all citizens, not just the rich, share in the benefits of a free society. Yet today while there is overwhelming support for such broad social goals as affordable medical coverage for all, decent wages for working people, safe working conditions, a secure retirement, and clean air and water, there is no government "of, by, and for the people" to deliver on those aspirations.

That is why the Secretary of State may be the most important constitutional office in California. As the chief elections officer it is their duty to ensure our elections are free and fair. Saving our democracy is the true reform on which all other reforms depend.

You can help us build our campaign for real election reform by clicking on the DONATE button (upper right-hand column) at www.VoteForrest.org and making a contribution Today.

Because we are a real grassroots campaign, we do not waste our donor's money on expensive political consultants. Instead we rely on a large volunteer network to help build our campaign.

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