June 7th Primary Election Day: Who is on the ballot? What is on the ballot? We can help!
South Park residents are invited to a facilitated discussion regarding the June 7th Primary Election. The Salon-style format will be held on May 1 and May 15 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm, hosted by the South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA), and held at a convenient South Park location. The Salon is a gathering of neighbors who can ask questions, increase knowledge through a civil discussion, and listen to learn more about the June 7th Primary Election. This is NOT a debate, NOT a fundraiser, and NOT a candidate forum (candidates are not invited).
You can come to the Salon to just listen. You may come to ask questions. You may come to listen, discuss, and speak for a candidate or issue. Civil discourse and adherence to a tone of respect and decency is required.
Luma resident Laura Wang has participated in previous primary and general election Salons. Wang said, “I appreciate the opportunity the Salon gives me to learn as I hear others’ thoughts on the candidates and participate in discussions so that I can make more informed voting decisions. It’s also a nice time to meet people in my neighborhood who I may not have met otherwise!”
The May 1 and May 15 Salon events are limited to 20 participants at each event to allow attendees to leave with answers to their questions and more knowledge about the issues and candidates. Participants must show proof of full vaccination.
If interested, RSVP to spnadtla@gmail.com with the following:
• your full name,
• your email address,
• your residential building where you reside.
If more than one person is registering, please include the same information for each person. You will be contacted with confirmation and the specific South Park location for the event along with an email from the facilitator regarding specifics for the Salon.
There is much on the June 7th ballot. EVO resident, Wendy Brugette, emphasized that “local elections matter, who we elect to represent us in this year’s election cycle, directly affects our quality of life. We as residents have the power to organize and influence the outcome in the June primary.”
The June 7th ballot includes important LA offices including Mayor (12 candidates), controller (7 candidates,) city attorney (7 candidates), and more. In addition, the LA County offices for Sheriff, Assessor, Community College Board, and more are on the ballot. State-wide offices for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, California Assembly, California State Senator, and more will also be on the June ballot. If you want to check out the LA Times story on the 55 candidates on the city portion of the ballot, click here.
Need help breaking it all down, join us on May 15. If you have questions or want to RSVP, or email us at spnadtla@gmail.com