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In 2008 Arizonans will have the opportunity to decide eight statewide ballot measures, many of which will have long-term consequences for the state. Making sense of ballot measures can be challenging. The brief descriptions printed on the ballots are not always clear, and sometimes they are deliberately misleading, making it difficult for voters to determine whether they support or oppose a particular measure. With eight measures on the 2008 ballot, those entering the voting booth without having educated themselves on each measure will face a daunting task.

The Arizona Advocacy Network is pleased to present our bi-annual guide to Arizona’s ballot measures as a tool voters can use to make informed decisions about how to vote on each measure. This guide presents both supporting and opposing arguments so that you, the voter, can decide each issue. For each measure we have summarized:

· Description of the measure

· Background of the measure

· Impact of the measure

· Arguments in favor of and against the measure

· Partial list of supporters and opponents of the measure

· List of major contributors that gave money to support or oppose the measure

· Websites of interest

Voters interested in reading the full text of each measure will find links to each on the Secretary of State’s website at:

www.azsos.gov/election/2008/General/ballotmeasures.htm

Between now and November 4th, AzAN is presenting a series of educational forums to discuss the ballot measures. If you would like us to make a presentation to your group, please contact us at 602-297-2500 or Linda@azadvocacy.org.