About CAIVP
Mission
The California Independent Voter Project (CAIVP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing the independent minded voter and stimulating the public dialogue. CAIVP acts as an idea factory, described by its Chairman as a public policy venture capital fund, providing research from experts, analysts, and journalists of all ideologies, philosophies, and political affiliations on local, state, and federal issues. CAIVP encourages discussion, debate, and deliberation of public policy. Our aim is to raise awareness of important issues, engage our public officials, and elevate the political discourse. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the need for real change in public policy and the momentum for change amongst policymakers.
Background
CAIVP was founded in 2006 as an effort to give independent minded voters the information and tools necessary to engage their policy makers and become active and influential participants. CAIVP has focused on ensuring that non-partisan voters know their rights under California's complex primary laws which allow non-partisan voters to vote in most partisan primaries only upon requesting a "Party" ballot.
Principles
CAIVP will seek to improve the public dialogue by providing independent information, presenting various viewpoints, and encouraging thoughtful discussion. We will respect the importance of dissenting opinions. We will only bring information, options, and ideas to the public in a non-partisan and unbiased manner. We will always be honest and open to criticism.
Co-Chairmen
Steve Peace, former California Democratic Legislator
Jeff Marston, former California Republican Legislator
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