#3 Reason to Vote in November - A Children’s Story

 The more thought, the better the result.

The more people voting, the better the outcome.

Don’t let a few dictate your future.

         Collectively we make sound choices when more people vote. If only a few vote, the views of many are not heard. Each of us needs to use our voice by voting.

         Do you know the story The Emperor’s New Clothes? The Emperor believes he is wearing a fabric of dreams. But there is no fabric, and hence he is not wearing any clothes – just his underwear. As he parades through the town, no one says anything about the Emperor’s “wardrobe” except one child blurts out the fact the Emperor is not wearing clothes. And then all acknowledge the fact.

One voice can make a difference. One voice can change the thinking of others. One voice speaking up for the truth can be heard.

Vote! Register to Vote! Check to make sure you are registered at your current address. You can do all that by clicking here - https://registertovote.ca.gov/.

By Debra Shrout

PS If you missed the “#1 Reason to Vote” in the July newsletter – check out this link - https://www.spna-dtla.org/blog/1-reason-to-vote. If you missed the “#2 Reason to Vote” in the August newsletter – check out the link - https://www.spna-dtla.org/blog/2-reason-to-vote-nbspelected-officials-pay-attention-to-those-who-vote.

September Actions for Your To-Do List:

1.    Are you registered to vote in California?

2.    Are you registered at your current address so you receive your mailed ballot and can vote on who represents you?

3.    If you are not sure if you are registered or need to update your address – click https://registertovote.ca.gov/ to register or change your address.

4.    Mark your calendar to meet the 2 state representative candidates wanting to represent you - Sade Elhawary and Efren Martinez. – on Thursday, September 19 from 6-8 pm at First Draft on Pico and Olive.

5. Watch for SPNA’s October newsletter for an announcement to meet the CD14 candidates who want to represent South Park - Ysabel Jurado and Kevin de Leon.

5.    Watch this space for updates and more information about candidates and other ballot measures.

  Debra Shrout