MJAA & Silicon Valley Votes Present: State Issues on the November Ballot - Learn the facts, Vote smartly!
| What: |  You’ve heard Obama, you’ve seen McCain. But do you know that there are also 12 state initiatives on the November ballot? The include:
Not sure how these impact your life? Seems confusing? Come learn the facts behind the rhetoric! MJAA, in collaboration with Silicon Valley Votes, is proud to bring you an opportunity to discuss these issues in an informative, non-partisan environment. You will learn more about the actual text, history, issues, and context of each initiative. We will have speakers from the League of Women Voters, a national organization that has 80 years of experience doing policy analysis and voter education. |
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| When: | Wednesday, 10/01/2008 06:30PM - 08:30PM |
| Where: | Synopsys – Building 2. 455 N. Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA |
| Contact: | info@svvotes.org |
State Issues on the November Ballot - Learn the facts, Vote smartly!
You’ve heard Obama, you’ve seen McCain. But do you know that there are also 12 state initiatives on the November ballot? The include:
- $15B in total new state debt - that’s $410 per Californian
- “Green” initiatives costing over $5B – opposed by many environmental groups
- Political redistricting – 3 years after the first failed
- Of course, gay marriage ban
Seems confusing? Come learn the facts behind the rhetoric! MJAA, in collaboration with Silicon Valley Votes, is proud to bring you an opportunity to discuss these issues in an informative, non-partisan environment. You will learn more about the actual text, history, issues, and context of each initiative. We will have speakers from the League of Women Voters (www.lwv.org), a national organization that has 80 years of experience doing policy analysis and voter education.
The event is free with RSVP. So reserve your spot today!
Time:
Wednesday 10/1/2008
6:30-7:00PM Registration
7:00-8:30PM Presentation & Discussion
Location:
Synopsys – bldg 2, 455 N. Mary Ave, Sunnyvale
Fee:
$0 with RSVP (below)
$5 walk-in
The Silicon Valley Votes! project is a non-political non-partisan voter education project targeting Silicon Valley professionals. This effort is initiated and co-host by concerned Silicon Valley professional organizations. The goals are not only to educate voters on the numerous November ballot issues, but also to drive basic civic understanding and participation. Visit http://www.svvotes.org/ to learn more.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The organization has been doing voter education for 80 years. Visit http://www.lvw.org for more information. Back