Voter info, candidate forums, money in politics, Public Defender, & more

[Jennifer Waggoner]

Below are a lot of voter education & engagement resources. Everyone is welcome to use them! As volunteer administrators, helping get out the vote is IMPORTANT. Lots of research has shown that nonprofits which encourage their communities to engage in civic life are much more effective.

So - the most important thing you can do is tell your friends, family, neighbors, community members, everyone that voting is powerful, that you personally care that they vote, and that there is help if they have questions about how to register, how to mark the ballot, what is on their ballot. Every Sunday from 11:00–11:45am through November 3 we have local League members happy to help in English RSVP on Eventbrite (I’m sorry we don’t have more languages available).

-JDub

Jennifer “JDub” Waggoner (she/her or they/them)
LWV San Francisco member interested in policing practices
jdu...@gmail.com

PS: In addition to providing get out the vote resources, a separate part of our org also takes positions on state ballot measures & local ballot measures (local are coming soon).

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From: League of Women Voters of San Francisco <lw...@lwvsf.org>

Subject: The Voter: New candidate forums for sheriff, DA ▪ Lots of events! Money in SF politics, local and state propositions, public defender interview

Date: September 4, 2024 at 07:01:10 PDT

To: <jdu...@gmail.com>

Reply-To: League of Women Voters of San Francisco <lw...@lwvsf.org>

League of Women Voters of San Francisco View this email in your browser Dear Friends, Our volunteers and members are hard at work preparing our Pros & Cons Guide, learning about local ballot measures, and organizing candidate forums (don't miss our SFUSD Board of Education candidate forum tomorrow, September 5). It’s all in service of being a trusted source for election information for all San Franciscans! We’re fortunate to have been invited to speak with communities and companies across the city — including KALW, Salesforce, and the Museum of the African Diaspora — about ranked-choice voting and other things people need to know about voting. I encourage you to remind your neighbors to visit lwvsf.org/vote and check their voter registration on September 17, National Voter Registration Day. And in honor of that day, come to KALW’s free film screening of “Counted Out.” In unity, Alison Goh LWVSF President More candidate forums to help you be a voter Come to our unbiased, nonpartisan, and free forums to hear from the people asking for your vote in the November election. Candidates will answer voters' questions about policy and issues. Attend in person or watch online. Mayor—Sept 30   RSVP  Board of Supervisors  · District 1—Sept 16   RSVP  · District 3—Sept 17   RSVP  · District 5—Sept 9   RSVP  · District 7—Sept 18   RSVP  · District 9—Aug 26   Read about the event  · District 11—Sept 19   RSVP  SFUSD Board of Education—Sept 5   RSVP  Community College Board—Sept 25   New date! RSVP  Sheriff—Oct 2   New event! RSVP  District Attorney—Oct 7   New event! RSVP  Can’t make it? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when we post recordings. Also, keep an eye on our calendar and social media for events about local ballot measures and state propositions plus possible forums for other local races. Missed our District 9 Supervisor candidate forum? Our first candidate forum was a sold out success! Over 100 residents of the Mission, Bernal Heights, St. Mary's Park, and Portola came to City College’s Mission Center to hear from the seven candidates for Board of Supervisors, District 9 — and hundreds more tuned in to the livestream. Read about the night’s excitement in Mission Local and keep an eye on our YouTube channel, where we'll share the event recording soon. Read the article Get the scoop on local and state ballot propositions There will be a lot on your ballot for the November election — so much that LWVSF and the University of California, San Francisco are hosting two online events where you can get the information you need to be a voter. Tuesday, September 17, 12:00–1:00pm PT will be about California state propositions, and Tuesday, September 24, 12:00–1:00pm PTabout San Francisco local propositions. Come to one or both events! RSVP for the CA ballot in brief event RSVP for the SF ballot in brief event The financial forces shaping our political landscape Join us on Monday, September 23, 6:00–7:30pm PT at the Internet Archive for an in-depth analysis of the role of money in San Francisco politics, focusing on financial support for local ballot propositions. Reporter Joe Rivano Barros from Mission Local will share insights into how funds are raised, distributed, and used to influence public opinion and how this changes the outcomes of crucial local issues. Don't miss this free chance to better understand the monetary dynamics impacting our city's future. RSVP for the money in politics event Learn about the city’s Public Defender’s Office Come to our free online event on Tuesday, October 15, 12:15–12:45pm PT to discover how San Franciscans benefit from the Public Defender's Office and how we can hold the office accountable. Elected Public Defender Mano Raju will talk with Nuala Bishari, columnist with the San Francisco Chronicle. You'll learn what the office does, why Mano Raju wanted the job of public defender, how the office collaborates with other departments, and more. RSVP for the public defender event Get election questions answered There's a lot to know about your ballot, voter registration, ranked-choice voting, and the election. Our members will answer your questions at our virtual office hours on Sundays 11:00–11:45am PTthrough November 3. RSVP to ask the League 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿 Lend a hand at our candidate forums It takes a lot of volunteers to keep our candidate forums running smoothly. Volunteers are needed to greet people at the in-person venue and help set up and break down the event. Email us to volunteer Members are the heart of LWVSF, and these events and opportunities are for members only. Not a member yet? Join today. 🌟 Members, come to your pre-election briefing Join us on Saturday, October 5, 10:00am–12:00pm PT for our special pre-election briefing. This is a great opportunity for members to learn more about our Pros & Cons Guide and ballot recommendations in a casual and interactive setting. Bring your election questions and your passion for voting! RSVP for the pre-election briefing Board summaries: Catch up on discussions and decisions by LWVSF's board of directors Forward this email to a friend Copyright © 2024 League of Women Voters of San Francisco. On the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of San Francisco.

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