Dick Spotswood: State proposition ballot summaries need neutral language

California voters will soon deal with an onslaught of state ballot propositions on November’s ballot. In addition to Marin-based measures to increase sales taxes, impose local rent control stricter than the state already mandates and infrastructure bonds, there are 10 statewide measures.

There appears to be little rhyme or reason behind the numbering scheme. Why there’s no Proposition 1 is anyone’s guess. Voters will face propositions numbered 2 through 6. Then, there’s an odd gap before propositions 32 through 36.