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

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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.

CAvotes – Website of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of California Education Fund

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The California State Library and Library Literacy Services – a partner and co-founder of the Easy Voter Guide project

Common Knowledge – co-founder of the Easy Voter Guide project

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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

Voting Links

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Other Links

Ballotpedia
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Can I Vote
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Politwoops

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Easy Voter Guide :: June 7 :: Presidential Primary Election

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California Presidential Primary Election

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YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE.

Presidential Primary Election

June 7, 2016

Sign up to vote

May 23: Last day to register to vote in this election.

May 31: Last day to request a “vote by mail” ballot.

Jun  07: ELECTION DAY  Your polling place is open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

~ President

~ Representatives in U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature

~ A proposed law for California, Proposition 50: Suspension of Legislators

~ Other candidates and proposed laws depending on where you live

Voting for President

The political party you choose will determine which candidates for President appear on your ballot.

If you register without choosing a political party, there is still a way you can vote for a candidate for President:

Three of the political parties, American Independent, Democratic, and Libertarian, will allow voters with “no party preference” to ask for their ballots in the June 7 election.

But if you want to vote on presidential candidates for the Green, Peace & Freedom, or Republican Party then you must re-register and select that party. Just make sure you re-register by the May 23 deadline.

You can sign up to vote if you are:

•   18 years or older by Election Day

•   a U.S. citizen

•   not in prison or on parole for a felony To sign up to vote, get a registration form:

•   Fill out the form online at REGISTER TO VOTE

     in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese.

•   Or call 1-800-345-8683 to have the form sent to you.

•   Or pick one up at the library, post office, or DMV.

There is no cost to register.

Fill out the form completely and mail it in. You will be asked to include your driver’s license number or other identification.

When should I sign up?

•   Sign up (register) by May 23, 2016, to vote in the June 7, 2016, election.

•   If you are already registered, you need to fill out a new form only if you move, change your name, or want to change your choice of political party.

Produced for statewide elections in California since 1994, the Easy Voter Guide is a collaboration of the League of Women Voters® ofCalifornia Education Fund and the California State Library.

Easy Voter Guide: Your Voice. Your Vote. November 4, 2014

Easy Voter Guide: Your Voice. Your Vote.

November 4, 2014 California General Election

Table of Contents

§  About This Election

§  The State Candidate Races

§  California Courts and Judges

§  Propositions

§  Proposition 1: Bonds for Water Supply

§  Proposition 2: State Budget Reserve

§  Proposition 45: Healthcare Insurance Rates

§  Proposition 46: Medical Safety and Lawsuits

§  Proposition 47: Reducing Criminal Penalties

§  Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Agreements

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Los Angeles Public Library - Pros and Cons

The League of Women Voters will present "Pros and Cons" programs at various LAPL branches during the month of October. These informative one-hour programs will give a non-partisan description of each ballot measure—along with arguments by both supporters and opponents—to help voters make better decisions when they go to the polls on Election Day.

Get the facts, hear the arguments both pro and con, and decide for yourself!

Cut through campaign hype about the November ballot measures and learn the facts! The League of Women Voters will give non-partisan descriptions of each ballot measure, along with arguments by both supporters and opponents.

Upcoming events

Studio City

October 9, 2014 6:30PM to 7:30PM

San Pedro Regional

October 11, 2014 1:30PM to 2:30PM

Little Tokyo

October 18, 2014 1:00PM to 2:00PM

Central Library

October 18, 2014 3:00PM

Westchester - Loyola Village

October 21, 2014 6:00PM to 7:00PM

Central Library

October 21, 2014 6:00PM