There are five (5!) Ballot Questions on the November 5 ballot. MDTC held a forum with speakers for and against each question to help you understand them better.
The “action” begins at around the 20 minute mark.
The question descriptions below may be paraphrased. PLEASE read your booklet!
- Question 1: Proposed law would specify that the State Auditor has the authority to audit the Legislature
- In favor: former State Rep Jamie Belsito
- Against: former State Auditor Suzanne Bump
- Question 2: The proposed law would eliminate the requirement that students pass the MCAS in order to graduate.
- In favor: John Rappaport
- Against: Will Austin, Boston Schools Fund
- Question 3: The proposed law would provide Transportation Network Drivers with the right to form unions
- In favor: Joel Rivera, Pablo Ruiz, Patrick Cruzi – Yes on 3
- No one
- Question 4: The proposed law would allow persons 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances
- In favor: Brennan Spencer, Yes on 4
- Against: Chris Keohan
- Question 5: The proposed law would gradually increase the minimun hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker over the next 5 years.
- In favor: James Wu, One Fair Wage
- Against: Chris Keohan