Ballot Simplification Committee

The Ballot Simplification Committee works in public meetings to prepare an impartial summary of each local ballot mea­sure in simple language. The Committee also writes or reviews other information in this pamphlet, including the glossary of “Words You Need to Know” and the “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs).

The Committee members have backgrounds in journalism, education, and written communication. They volunteer their time to prepare these materials for voters.

The Committee members are:

Betty Packard, Chair

Nominated by:  
the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences  

Scott Patterson

Nominated by: 
the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences  

Ashley Raveche

Nominated by:  
the League of Women Voters  

Michele Anderson

Nominated by:  
Pacific Media Workers Guild 

Joshua White, ex officio*

Deputy City Attorney

*By law, the City Attorney, or his or her representative, serves on the Ballot Simplification Committee and can speak at the Committee’s meetings but cannot vote.