Our op-ed in the Springfield News-Leader: Don't fall for 'ballot candy' — November ballot measure is attack on local control

As you prepare to cast your ballot, recognize this measure for what it truly is — an attack on local control and voters' power to hold leaders accountable. "Consent of the governed" requires a system that reflects the will of the people. Don’t let deceptive measures undermine your voice, and keep in mind that this “trick measure” is an attempt to take your freedom away.