Davis League of Women Voters Cancels Measure P Debate

The Davis League of Women Voters canceled the Measure P debate planned for October 3rd last night, unable to reach a reasonable agreement on the terms of the debate with the No on P campaign group.   The League submitted the following letter to the editor of the Davis Enterprise on the issue.

Dear Davis Enterprise Editor,

With much regret the Davis League of Women Voters board members have decided to cancel our debate on Measure P.  It is the policy of the League of Women Voters to select the speakers to represent a balanced forum on ballot initiatives/measures.  Measure P, which seeks the communities approval for a change in zoning required by Measure J, was approved by the City Council for the Nov. 3rd ballot.  The League was not able to come to agreement with the No on Measure P campaign group and has, therefore, decided that there will be no League of Women Voters sponsored debate on the matter.  The League’s board members have come to the conclusion that it would best for the League’s reputation for fairness to withdraw our offer to provide a debate.

Please be sure to check your Davis Enterprise for Yes/No Measure P “op ed” articles.

Sincerely,

Joan Moses, President of the Davis League of Women Voters
Jean Canary, Vice President and Moderator