Los Angeles Public Library ▬ Ballot Measures Discussion with the League of Women Voters

Ballot Measures Discussion with the League of Women Voters

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LA Public Library: 10.14.2020

Mona Field, Co-President of the Los Angeles League of Women Voters, helps us understand the 12 statewide measures, and some local measures, on the November 3, 2020 ballot.

Mona Field is a notable expert in state and local politics. In addition to her role with the League, she is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Glendale Community College and the author of California Government and Politics Today (15th Edition).

The discussion will focus on the pros and cons of the following:

➧ Property taxes

➧ Rent control

➧ Parolee voting sentence changes

➧ Approving or rejecting cash bail

➧ Funding for stem cell research                                  

➧ Reinstituting affirmative action

➧ Voting rights for some 17-year-olds

➧ Governing kidney dialysis clinics

➧ Special workplace rules for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft

➧ New consumer privacy rules

This event is being organized through Teens Leading Change at the Eagle Rock Branch Library.  WATCH 1:09:02

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Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 14

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old

(college level)

2020 Easy Voter Guide is Online in 5 Languages

Easy Voter Guide in 5 Languages

November 2020 Easy Voter Guide is Online!

EVG offers basic voting info & our trusted, community reviewed, easy-to-read summaries of the 12 ballot measures voters will need to decide on for the Nov Election.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Last day to register to vote in this election.

If you are registered to vote you will get a ballot mailed to you about a month before Election Day

Check your registration to make sure it’s up to date. If your signature has changed over time, then re-register to update your signature at VOTER STATUS.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 ELECTION DAY

Your voting location is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MISSED THE OCTOBER 19 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE?

NO PROBLEM! YOU CAN STILL VOTE IN THIS ELECTION!

If you missed the deadline, go to any Voting Location.

You can register and vote on the same day – all the way up through Election Day.

1. Find your assigned Polling Place

2. Go to that Voting Location to make sure you get a ballot with all your local contests.

3. Same-day register and vote from home.

4. If you need to register after October 19 and want to vote from home, contact your County Elections Office to find out how to register and get a vote by mail ballot through Election Day.

State Propositions

Propositions are proposed laws presented to the public to vote on. Propositions can make new laws, change existing laws, and sometimes they change California’s Constitution. They can be placed on the ballot by people who collect

enough voter signatures or by state lawmakers (the California Legislature).

A proposition passes and becomes law

if it receives more than 50 percent YES votes.

Propositions 14 through 24 are “initiatives.”

For an initiative:

A YES vote means that you support the way the proposition would change things.

A NO vote means that you want to leave things the way they are now.

Proposition 25 is a “referendum,” which asks voters to decide on a law that was already passed.

For a referendum:

A YES vote means that you support the law and want to keep it.

A NO vote means you do not want the law to go into effect.

There are 12 state propositions in this election.

The way it is now:

What Prop would do if it passes:

Effect on the state budget:

People For Prop say:

People Against Prop say:

14 Stem Cell Research

15 Taxes on Commercial Property

16 Allow Public Agencies to Consider Diversity

17 Voting Rights for People Who Have Completed Their Prison Term

18 Voting Rights for 17-Year-Olds

19 Changes in Property Tax Rules

20 Changes to Criminal Penalties and Parole

21 Local Governments and Rent Control

22 Rideshare and Delivery Drivers

23 Kidney Dialysis Clinics

24 Changes to Consumer Privacy Laws

25 Yes or No on Getting Rid of Bail

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Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 9

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 13-15 yrs. old

(Eighth and Ninth graders)

National Literacy Month ▬ What’s on the Ballot ▬ CLA

What’s on the Ballot

September 14, 2020 @ 1:00 PM

National Literacy Month

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What’s on the Ballot Workshop

This workshop will help you turn your ballot into a menu.

Using the Easy Voter Guide, you will get an overview of the types of elected positions and propositions in the November 3 election.

You can pick what you want to focus on and get suggestions for reliable resources to learn more.

You are in charge of what you choose to vote on! This workshop is part of the Key to Community project.

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LWVC:  1.06.2020

Our beloved Easy Voter Guide is now online! What's in our EVG this election?

1. How to register and vote in California
2. How to vote for President in the upcoming March 3 Primary
3. All about Proposition 13, Bonds for Schools and Colleges

Need more info on other races?

Make sure you check our online voter guide, Voter's Edge, to view your entire ballot and lots of additional help.

Signing up to Vote You must register to vote to get on the list of voters for the March election. The deadline to register for this election is February 18. You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for a felony, and not court-determined to be mentally incompetent to vote. Fill out the registration form online at registertovote.ca.gov or call 1-800-345-8683 to get a form.

When you sign up to vote, you decide if you want to choose a “political party.” There are six political parties in California. Or you can register without choosing a political party.

If you missed the deadline, then go to any pollling place or vote center. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day. If you go to your assigned location, then your ballot will be sure to include all the contests on which you’re allowed to vote. Find your location at sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place.

Download the March 2020 Easy Voter Guide in English and Spanish!

The Easy Voter Guide will also be available in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Please check back on January 10!

Do you live in one of these counties?

Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Los Angeles, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Tuolumne.

You will have more days and more ways to vote! Download our one-pager information guide about changes in how you vote.

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Easy Voter Guide :: November 6 :: Election Day

November 6, 2018 ELECTION DAY

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October 22, 2018

Last day to register to vote in this election.

October 30, 2018

Last day to request a “vote by mail” ballot.

November 6, 2018 ELECTION DAY

Your polling place is open from 7am- 8pm

If you missed the deadline, then go to your County Elections Office or other special location. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day.

It’s 3 simple steps you can complete in one visit:

1. Register to Vote

2. VOTE

3. Seal your ballot in a special envelope and sign it.

Propositions

The way it is now:

What Prop would do if it passes:

Effect on the state budget:

People For Prop say:

People Against Prop say:

1 Affordable Housing Bonds

2 Mental Health Housing Program

3 Water Bonds

4 Children’s Hospital Bonds

5 Property Tax Rules

6 Transportation Taxes and Fees

7 Daylight Saving Time

8 Kidney Dialysis Clinics

9 was removed from the ballot due to a court decision.

10 Local Governments and Rent Control

11 Ambulance Employee Breaks

12 Farm Animal Cages

Candidates Voting Information

November 6, 2018 — California General Election

Voters Edge

May 21, 2018 :: Last Day to Register to Vote in This Election

May 21, 2018

Last day to register to vote in this election

Easy Voter Guide

May 21, 2018

Last day to register to vote in this election

May 29, 2018

Last day to request a “vote by mail” ballot

June 5, 2018 :: ELECTION DAY

Your polling place is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Missed the May 21 voter registration deadline?

You can still vote in this election!

If you missed the deadline:

go to your County Elections Office or other special location

You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up

through Election Day.

3 simple steps you can complete in one visit

1. Register to vote.

2  Vote.

3. Seal your ballot in a special envelope and sign it.

Voters Edge

Get the facts about the candidates and propositions before you vote.

Governor – The highest elected official in California:

Oversees most state departments and agencies.

Prepares annual state budget.

Approves or rejects new state laws.

Lieutenant Governor – Next in line:

Becomes Governor if the elected Governor leaves office.

Has a tie-breaking vote in the State Senate.

Secretary of State – Head of elections and record keeping:

Coordinates statewide elections and oversees election laws.

Also keeps records about new corporations and businesses and other state databases.

Controller – The state’s bookkeeper:

Keeps track of how the state’s money is spent.

Issues most checks from the state and manages collection of money due to the state. Reports on finances of state and local governments.

Treasurer – The state’s banker:

Manages the state’s investments and assets.

Coordinates the sale of state bonds.

Attorney General – The state’s top lawyer:

Makes sure laws are enforced the same way across the state.

Manages the state Department of Justice.

Oversees sheriffs and district attorneys.

Insurance Commissioner – Insurance overseer:

Manages the state Department of Insurance.

Enforces laws that insurance companies must follow.

Superintendent of Public Instruction – Head of public schools:

Manages the state Department of Education.

Provides leadership and assistance to all public schools in California.

Enforces education regulations.

U.S. Senator (6-Year term)

Representative in U.S. Congress (2-Year term)

State Senator (4-Year term; even-numbered districts will be voted on in this election)

State Assembly Member (2-Year term)

State Board of Equalization (state tax commission; 4-Year term)

Propositions

68 Bonds for Environment, Parks and Water

69 Transportation Funding

70 Cap-and-Trade Amendment

71 Ballot Measure Effective Date

72 Taxes for Rainwater Capture Systems

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Voter’s Edge California – Find information about your local as well as statewide candidates and measures along with a polling place look up feature.

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The James Irvine Foundation

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LAPL Voter Information

This year is an important year for our nation. We want to encourage all eligible Californians to register to vote and cast a ballot. Registration deadline to vote in the November 8 election is October 24. We can help! Voter registration and nonpartisan programs on ballot measures are available at your local library.

Your country. Your voice. Your vote.

Voter registration is conveniently available at local libraries.

Sign up to vote, or check if you are registered.

Get informed.

Learn about the measures that will be on your ballot. The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles will present non-partisan descriptions of ballot measures at their popular Pros and Cons programs. Get the facts, hear the arguments, and decide for yourself!

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Your county elections office will mail you a Voter Guide with a Sample Ballot that lists everything you can vote on, including candidates for local government offices.

Visit Voters Edge to see what will be on your ballot.

It’s easy. Just enter your home address.

• You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older.

• You must register to get on the official list of voters in your county.

The deadline to register is October 24 to vote on November 8 !

• You can pick up a voter registration form at your library or post office, have a registration form mailed to you by calling 1-800-345-8683, or fill out the form online at Register To Vote California.
• It is important to fill out the form completely. You will be asked to include your driver license number or other identification.

• Once you are on the list, you only need to re-register if you change your address, change your name, want to change your political party, or because you are no longer in prison or on parole for a felony.

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Voting for Proposed Laws (Propositions) California voters will also make decisions on 17 proposed state laws (propositions).

51: Bonds for School Facilities

52: Private Hospital Fees for Medi-Cal

53: Public Vote on Revenue Bonds

54: Changes to the Legislative Process

55: Extend Tax on High Income

56: Tobacco Tax

57: Parole, Sentencing and Court Procedures

58: English Language Education

59: Political Spending Advisory Question

60: Condoms in Adult Films

61: Prescription Drug Costs

62: Repealing the Death Penalty

63: Gun and Ammunition Sales

64: Making Recreational Marijuana Legal

65: Money from Carry-Out Bags

66: Death Penalty Court Procedures

67: Plastic Bag Ban n Proposition

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