Nonpartisan Elections Can Empower Voters
Re “Ballot Plan Would Bypass Parties,” April 11: I am in complete agreement with the nonpartisan ballot measure that would allow California voters to pick any candidate in a primary election. In fact, I would support a stronger measure that would make state government and all elections nonpartisan.
The two-party system has proved to be a social, political and economic failure, costing Californians too much and holding us hostage for too long. It’s time for common sense in government instead of senseless, partisan power struggles at our expense.
Considering what’s been going on in Washington, maybe it’s time to amend the Constitution and break the two-party grip on our federal government. Indeed, it is clearly past time for voters to assume the front-row seat in making public policy.
Daniel B. Jeffs
Apple Valley
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