The Union Democrat has already endorsed Proposition 14, which calls for open primary elections. The paper has also urged a no vote on the PG&E-backed Proposition 16, which would require a two-thirds’ vote before any local government can enter the power business or expand its existing service.

With ballots due in the mail shortly, here are The Union Democrat’s recommendation on the remaining three June 8 measures:
   

The 25th Assembly District race right here in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties should be Exhibit A in the Yes on Proposition 14 campaign.
   

In the Republican primary, six candidates are trying to outflank each other on the right. “Conservative,” “True conservative” and “Reagan conservative,” read the signs.
  

Although it won’t open for business in Sonora for some months, Lowe’s is already proving itself a good neighbor and a generous member of our community.

Generous, in fact, may be an understatement.
 

On the books for just over two years, Tuolumne County’s affordable housing ordinance is suddenly in jeopardy.

Otherwise known as the Inclusionary Ordinance, the law provides that those proposing to build 10 or more homes make at least 10 percent of them affordable for families earning the county’s median income or less.The prices of these homes would then be regulated for 15 years.