How do we vote?

Sustainable Fairfax has been asked to take a position on propositions and measures. Our primary function is to help educate the community on issues of sustainability. Therefore, we have created this guide and some discussion groups to facilitate discussion bearing in mind the three E's: impact on Economy, Equity, and Ecology. We ask ourselves these questions-

1. Economy
• Will the issue have a net positive or negative balance on our local economy?
• Will our citizens bear equitable burden of any economic impact?
• Will the issue create /support local economies where the people see the majority of any wealth creation, or will a yes/no vote primarily benefit more special interests?

2. Ecology
• Does the issue take into consideration and promote ecological integrity?
• Will a yes/no vote have a net positive or negative impact on the environment?

3. Equity
• Will a yes/no vote promote or negate equity among our people?
• Will some people benefit more than others and does that added benefit create more equality or less?

Each item listed below has been taken directly from the voter guide website (please check the quick reference guide it is very helpful), we included fiscal impact and we determined it to benefit from the “Lens of Sustainability”. If we left some out it was because we didn’t think they quite fit or we didn’t have the volunteer time to get to them. Ideally we inspire you to get involved with the political process and make your own decisions based on your ideals. That is what democracy is all about. We hope you find it helpful.

Note: Sustainable Fairfax as a nonprofit may not campaign for any individual running for office or political party. As such we will not be addressing these ballot items.

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