We can hardly believe it’s October and ballots start arriving in mailboxes next week! That’s why we packed this month with ways for you to get educated on what’s on the ballot, take action, and vote together. That’s right – vote together. We are excited to host a series of ballot parties across the county so you can navigate your ballot with like-minded Angelenos while having fun!
And join us for our Monthly Meeting on October 8th where we’ll answer your burning questions about candidates, ballot measures and more.Dive further into what’s on the ballot with the OUR LA coalition and get a charter reform ballot preview, plus ways for you to get involved with the charter commission.
We’ll also be phonebanking for District Attorney George Gascón’s re-election campaign, textbanking for the Defenders of Justice, rallying for Measures DD+LL, and continuing with week four of our election action support zooms!
We need your input on the future of LA Forward -- we'd be grateful if you fill out our community survey by the weekend if you haven't already!
Ballot Parties Across the County
You don’t need to face your ballot alone. We’re hosting ballot parties across the county over the next month -- from Culver City to Covina! Bring your mail-in ballot and fill it out in community with appetizers and refreshments. If you’ve got questions, there’ll be people around you to help you figure out how to navigate your ballot and its many choices. Join us (bring your friends/family/neighbors!) for an informal, fun, and surprisingly productive way to participate in our democracy. Here are all our ballot party dates:
Oct 10 - Highland Park
Oct 15 - Culver City
Oct 15 - On Zoom with SGV Swing Left
Oct 16 - Pasadena
Oct 22 - Pomona
Oct 24 - Covina
Oct 24 - North Hollywood
October Monthly Meeting - Oct 8
This monthly meeting will focus oneverything election. You'll receive your ballot in the mail next week, so we’ll make sure you have all the information you need to vote. You’ll have a chance to ask any of your election-related questions, and also take a small action to make a big impact to help your friends and family vote too. And as always, we’ll get updates from our working groups too.
OUR LA Charter Reform Ballot Preview + Charter Commission Opportunities - Oct 7
This general election, LA City and LA County voters will have the opportunity to change the way their governments run via SIX charter amendments on the LA City Ballot and one charter amendment at the LA County level. Come find out more about what's on your ballot, AND find out how you can continue to change how LA City is governed via a new commission being formed. Want to be on it? Want to inform it? Join us to explore your options!
Rally and Press Conference: YES on Measures DD and LL - Oct 9
October 9th marks the 2-year anniversary of the leaked audio tape that shed light to the racism and corruption that plagues City Hall and our current redistricting system. This October 9th we come together to make clear – we run LA, not politicians – and call on voters to vote Yes on Measures DD & LL this November. Angelenos for Fair Maps will rally and hold a press conference at City Hall to ensure voters vote YES on Measures DD (LA City Independent Redistricting) and LL (LAUSD Independent Redistricting). Can we count on you to be there? RSVP here. If you want to learn more about these measures, check out the recording from the campaign kickoff event here.
Lunchbreak Textbank with the Defenders of Justice - Oct 7
Bring your lunch (to Zoom!) and help us text voters to keep an eye out for their ballots AND vote for our endorsed judicial candidates running as The Defenders of Justice: Ericka Wiley for Seat 48 and George Turner for Seat 39. All you need is your computer, internet access, your lunch, and a working finger.
Phonebank for George Gascón - Oct 8
Right after our monthly meeting, stay with us to take election action! Join LA Forward and other supporters to phonebank for DA George Gascon's re-election campaign. Throughout George’s tenure, he’s fought to reform our criminal justice system to build an L.A. County that is not only safer but also fairer and more just. Help us spread the word.
If you have any questions about these programs, please reach out to LA Forward Deputy Director, Godfrey Plata, at godfrey@laforward.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!
In solidarity,
LA Forward