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Fiscal Impact and and Policy Analysis

Fiscal impact studies are an important Ballot Measure Group product.  In most states and local jurisdictions, an official fiscal impact statement is prepared for every ballot measure.  Based on decades of polling experience, we know fiscal impact can be critical in tilting voters for or against a ballot measure. 

Whether, supporting a “Yes” or “No” campaign, our fiscal studies fully review and document the cost or savings of the ballot measure.  Our studies are then deployed with official fiscal arbiters, the media, in advertising, in litigation or in contemporaneous legislative battles.  Because of strict time limits for providing official fiscal comments, it’s wise to start early in commissioning a fiscal study for an expected ballot measure battle.




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Highlighted Services

The BMG Feasibility Study: A research driven evaluation of whether a ballot measure can pass or be stopped.

Coordinated Legislative & Ballot Measure Strategies: Legislative and ballot measure strategies and politics often overlap, making a coordinated strategy critical.

The BMG “Second Opinion”: An objective, research driven second opinion on the prospects of a ballot measure.

Campaign Management: For campaigns where a client values attorney oversight, we will take on active management of a campaign.

Fiscal Impact Analysis: A well documented fiscal impact can be a critical factor in passing or defeating a ballot measure.

Zoning Referendum Petitions: Increasingly, zoning changes are being put on the ballot by referendum petition. We frequently assist landowners and developers in fighting these project-killing petitions.