Golden State
of Mind

Faced with huge challenges but always pursuing new opportunities, what do Californians think? What's Next California asked — and the people answered — on June 24-26 in Torrance at California's first ever Deliberative Poll®. Randomly selected Californians participated in an in-depth weekend poll tackling the most important governance issues we face. The results - scheduled for release on August 22 - should help guide our leaders and voters on the important choices ahead, so we want everyone to follow along. Learn More

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Deliberative Initiative: Returning Direct Democracy to the People
We have just completed 100 years of experimentation with the initiative in California. It was intended to empower the people to initiate the agenda for elections in which all the voters cast ballots. But the signature gathering process has itself become a barrier to the people’s agenda. What’s Next California charts a new path. Full Article
The Power of Deliberative Polling - Discussion and Screening
Deliberative Polling offers deep insights and a capacity to inform and engage citizens that is truly unique in today's public square. Join SPUR - the San Francisco Planning + Urban Research Association - for a discussion on how deliberative polling continues to inform California's most important reform efforts. Full Article
California State of Mind: PBS Special Debut
The PBS Newshour By the People special covering the What's Next California Deliberative Poll begins airing this evening on PBS SoCal. Full Article