Here are some things you'll see on the ballot Tuesday in Los Angeles, along with recommendations on how to vote.
YES on Measure A: Fire Department Assessor - Creates an independent Assessor to implement personnel reforms within the L.A. Fire Department. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
YES on Measure B: Known as the "Green Energy and Good Jobs for Los Angeles Act" or the "Solar 8", this legislation proposes to create a DWP program that will provide 400 megawatts of clean, green solar power to customers, providing green jobs and renewable energy.
Great, right? However, controversy has swirled around this measure. The LA Times says it will be too expensive. Estimates are that it adds another 2%-4% more to our utility bills. Additionally, highly regarded LA City Controller Laura Chick suggested the means by which it got on the ballot are shady.
The bill was introduced in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 and 18--made up of the union sisters and brothers at DWP who would install many of the solar panels. According to the LA Times, these photovoltaic arrays "would cover about 900 acres of warehouse rooftops, parking lots and unused rights of way." According to Local 18's website, the local infrastructure is in bad repair. So, if an upgrade is needed, why not modernize? They ask us not to wait to pursue our green dreams. And if you think it's too pie in the sky, and these people are not up for the job, just check out what they do in their free time at the LA Lineman Rodeo (images courtesy LALinemanRodeo.com)
Some backers of Measure B include the Mayor Villaraigosa, Working Californians, Courage Campaign, Sierra Club, Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Labor Federation and Young Progressive Majority.
YES on Measure C: Disabled Children Benefits - Allows disabled children of deceased firefighters to marry or be adopted without losing existing benefits. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
YES on Measure D: Survivor Benefits - Allows firefighters to purchase at their own expense a survivor benefit for a partner or spouse. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
No on Measure E: Corporate Tax Giveaways - Enables the Mayor of Los Angeles to offer tax breaks and other items to large companies like Wal-Mart without City Council approval. Opponents include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
Also, here's some good numbers to know when voting this time around. Keep in mind, this is a City election and isn't being handled by the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder.
City of Los Angeles Clerk
or phone: 213-978-1020
More important phone numbers for Election Day:
Election Division - General Information: (888) 873-1000 or (213) 978-0444
To find your Polling Place: (888) 873-1000 or (213) 978-0444
Language Assistance: (800) 994-8683
Voter Fraud Hotline: (800) 815-2666
Election Night Results Bulletin Hotline: (213) 978-3281
L.A. County Registrar-Recorder Operators: (562) 466-1310
YES on Measure A: Fire Department Assessor - Creates an independent Assessor to implement personnel reforms within the L.A. Fire Department. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
YES on Measure B: Known as the "Green Energy and Good Jobs for Los Angeles Act" or the "Solar 8", this legislation proposes to create a DWP program that will provide 400 megawatts of clean, green solar power to customers, providing green jobs and renewable energy. Great, right? However, controversy has swirled around this measure. The LA Times says it will be too expensive. Estimates are that it adds another 2%-4% more to our utility bills. Additionally, highly regarded LA City Controller Laura Chick suggested the means by which it got on the ballot are shady.
The bill was introduced in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 and 18--made up of the union sisters and brothers at DWP who would install many of the solar panels. According to the LA Times, these photovoltaic arrays "would cover about 900 acres of warehouse rooftops, parking lots and unused rights of way." According to Local 18's website, the local infrastructure is in bad repair. So, if an upgrade is needed, why not modernize? They ask us not to wait to pursue our green dreams. And if you think it's too pie in the sky, and these people are not up for the job, just check out what they do in their free time at the LA Lineman Rodeo (images courtesy LALinemanRodeo.com)
Some backers of Measure B include the Mayor Villaraigosa, Working Californians, Courage Campaign, Sierra Club, Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Labor Federation and Young Progressive Majority.YES on Measure C: Disabled Children Benefits - Allows disabled children of deceased firefighters to marry or be adopted without losing existing benefits. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
YES on Measure D: Survivor Benefits - Allows firefighters to purchase at their own expense a survivor benefit for a partner or spouse. Endorsers include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
No on Measure E: Corporate Tax Giveaways - Enables the Mayor of Los Angeles to offer tax breaks and other items to large companies like Wal-Mart without City Council approval. Opponents include Courage Campaign, Los Angeles County Democratic Party and Young Progressive Majority.
Also, here's some good numbers to know when voting this time around. Keep in mind, this is a City election and isn't being handled by the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder.
City of Los Angeles Clerk
or phone: 213-978-1020
More important phone numbers for Election Day:
Election Division - General Information: (888) 873-1000 or (213) 978-0444
To find your Polling Place: (888) 873-1000 or (213) 978-0444
Language Assistance: (800) 994-8683
Voter Fraud Hotline: (800) 815-2666
Election Night Results Bulletin Hotline: (213) 978-3281
L.A. County Registrar-Recorder Operators: (562) 466-1310
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