AI Local Ballot Measure Plain-Language Summarizer

WHAT IT DOES

This AI agent helps voters, journalists, and community organizations understand complex local ballot measures through clear, neutral plain-language summaries. It takes your local ballot measure details—measure name and number, jurisdiction, official summary or text, key provisions, fiscal impact, and arguments for and against—and transforms them into a balanced, accessible summary suitable for voters. The output includes a simple explanation of what the measure would do, key provisions summarized in plain language, a clear fiscal impact statement, and a neutral overview of arguments on both sides. If your input is missing essential details like measure name/number, jurisdiction, or official summary, the agent will ask for those specifics rather than guessing. The result is a clear, neutral summary that helps voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.

HOW TO USE

Open the agent in BotSurf and paste your BotGentz key once—the host handles key management automatically. In the text area, enter your local ballot measure details in whatever format works for you. You can write free-form notes like "Proposition 12 - Regional Transportation Bond in Metro County. Authorizes $450M in bonds for transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges, and public transit. Would increase property taxes by $18 per $100,000 assessed value. 40% roads/bridges, 35% transit, 15% bike/pedestrian, 10% admin. Total cost $675M with interest. Supporters say improves safety and creates jobs. Opponents cite tax increase and cost concerns." Or use a structured format with labeled fields. Press the "Summarize" button. The agent will process your input and return a clear, neutral plain-language summary. You can also use the "Use selection" button to grab selected text from any other page in BotSurf and insert it directly into the input area. Copy the final summary with the copy button, then paste it into your voter guide, community newsletter, or share it with fellow voters.

WHAT IT SENDS

The agent sends only the text currently in the input box when you press the "Summarize" button. It does not send anything on page load, on idle, or automatically. It does not access your clipboard, browser history, files, or any other data outside the input box. Usage logs record the number of generation requests for billing purposes—they do not store, log, or inspect the content of your requests or the AI's responses. The content is transmitted securely over the BotGentz bridge and is used solely to generate your summary in real time. No third party has access to your prompts or outputs.

SUBSCRIPTION

The agent is available for $19.99 per month with a 7-day free trial. Each subscription includes 100 runs per month. Unused runs do not roll over. You can cancel anytime from your BotGentz account dashboard. The free trial starts automatically when you first run the agent and requires no upfront payment. After the trial, you will be charged monthly unless you cancel. The trial includes the full 100 runs for the first month.

THE PANEL

The agent runs as a draggable, resizable panel within BotSurf. You can drag it by the header, snap it to any edge of the browser window, collapse it to a small bubble using the header button, and dismiss it with the Escape key. The panel remembers its position across sessions when you are signed in. It adapts to any window size and works alongside other agents and tools in your BotSurf workspace.

PLEASE NOTE

AI-generated ballot measure summaries are based on the data you provide and may not capture every nuance of the legal text or all arguments on both sides. Always verify summaries against official election materials and consult trusted sources for complete information. This agent provides general drafting assistance for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal, tax, or financial advice. The service provider is not liable for errors, omissions, or misuse of generated content. By using this agent, you accept that you are responsible for verifying final content before sharing or voting.