Sonoma County, Measure J

Sonoma County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Early Returns Show Sonoma County Voters Reject Measure to Ban CAFOs
Despite campaign spending topping $2 million, Measure J initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, a collection of animal rights groups that have been active for years in Sonoma County, Calif., appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Controversial Sonoma County Measure J losing in victory for big farms
Measure J, the controversial Sonoma County proposition to ban factory farming, was trailing overwhelmingly in early returns Tuesday, with 85% of voters saying “no” and just 15% saying “yes.” It needed more than a 50% tally to pass.
A Sonoma County Ballot Measure Seeks to Outlaw Big Animal Farms. Farmers Say It Would Be Devastating
Measure J asks voters to ban large animal farms in Sonoma County. Proponents are concerned about animal welfare and environmental pollution. Opponents say those concerns are unfounded and, if approved,
Sonoma County voters defeat proposed CAFO ban
Sonoma County, California, voters roundly rejected a ballot measure that would have banned concentrated animal feeding operations.
Sonoma County rejects measure to restrict animal farms
Voters in Sonoma County, Calif., on Tuesday rejected Measure J, which would have limited the size of animal farming operations, PBS station KQED the reported. Agricultural leaders in California and other states watched the
Solano County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Sonoma County’s controversial Measure J heading to landslide defeat in initial ballot returns
In early returns, a majority of voters appeared to agree that the animal farms of Sonoma County, while perhaps imperfect, are not the enemy.
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Sonoma County farmers rejoice, thank voters over Measure J landslide loss as supporters concede
Though only about half the total potential vote had been counted in Sonoma County by Thursday afternoon, the latest ...
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Sonoma County Voters Reject Measure J in Support of Local Farming
Early results in Sonoma County show that voters have rejected Measure J, a closely watched initiative that would have ...
California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans
Along with olives, Chalice Farm also grows perennial vegetables, fruit and nuts on their sunshine-drenched land surrounded by ...
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Sonoma County child care ballot Measure I supporters declare victory
It also was fighting with Measure J, a contentious proposal that would force Sonoma County’s largest poultry and ...
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Measure J divides Sonoma County voters
Election day is fast approaching and one closely watched local race will see voters weigh in on whether or not to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. This is the first time an Oakland mayor has faced ...