While we are bombarded by millions of dollars spent in nonstop political TV and radio ad’s have you registered to vote? If not, why not?
Although we can become overwhelmed by the huge volume of data, or should I say spin, to sway or confuse us, hopefully you will not sit out this critical election.
To assist you in your selections I previously issued my voter recommendations. I would encourage every citizen to spend a few hours conducting your own research of the candidates and nine statewide Ballot measures. There are also local ballot Measures that impact some of our readers.
Following are three critical dates.
1. The last day to register to vote in October 18th.
2. Vote by mail Ballots should be sent to us starting Oct 4th.
3. The last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot is October 26th.
Notes: To register you must be a US citizen,18 years of age, without being in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
If you have moved, changed your name or party affiliation you need to reregister.
Mail in ballot will not count unless received by the ROV no later than 8 p.m. on November 2nd.
Regardless of how you vote don’t miss this opportunity to let incumbents know that it is no longer “business as usual,” especially at the local level with non partisan council races.
Check out your city’s 460 forms this week and you will discover that city council incumbents have a major advantage over challengers based on reported thousands in campaign contributions from the very same city vendors we Contract with.
i.e. Trash companies, ambulance service firms, OCFA, auto dealerships, cable TV providers, SC Edison, city landscape contractors, developers and other “special interests.” And folks, its all legal.
For the record I will not vote for any incumbent or former council member in our city.
Excellent useful post Juice Brother. We should post up a public service notice a few days before each of these important dates. As for now, we should be starting to get our mail-in ballots Monday! Don’t vote drunk y’all.
Thank you Vern.
While I expect over 50% vote by mail this cycle you might hold onto your ballot for any last minute breaking news such as discovering that Art Pedroza actually lives in Newport Coast and is therefore not a resident of the SAUSD.
Just joking Art.
In the last ten years of use the E-Slate voting machine have not lost a single vote.
During the same time, many hundreds of paper ballots have been tossed during each election.
Because of the low use of Early Voting, the E-Slate will only be used at the polls.
There is this guy who was going to run for city council, his own signature didn’t match his affidavit on file so he did not meet the dead line or requirements to run for office. I hope he doesn’t vote by mail.
The best way to protect your voting rights, is to go to your polling place and vote in person.
cook. There is another benefit of being a traditionalist.
You get a sticker confirming that you have indeed voted.