California CountsProposition 53 Aims To Give Voters Say On Big ProjectsOctober 14, 2016 | Amy QuintonSupporters of Proposition 53 say California taxpayers have a right to weigh in on large public works projects. Opponents say the measure is a move to stop the state’s largest water project from moving forward —and has huge unintended consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.