How-To Instructions: April Voting for South Park Representatives on Your Neighborhood Council

  Voting in the DLANC election is different than voting in other LA elections. Below is how to register to vote and then how to vote.

         If you need help registering, South Park Neighborhood Association will be hosting registration events this month. Stop by and register onsite – bring documentation as specified below – and enjoy a neighborhood establishment.

·      Saturday, March 29 on the patio at newly opened Culturas on Hope at 11th from 3-5 pm. While you are there, check out the food and drink with a discount.

·      Sunday, March 30 on the patio at First Draft Taproom and Kitchen at Olive and Pico from 2-4 pm. Enjoy Happy Hour prices.

Register to vote for neighborhood elections:

·      Registration ends April 14.

·      You must register at Online VBM Application (Portal) – this is the only way.

·      Documentation is needed at the time of registration to show (1) proof of residence, (2) proof of ID, and (3) proof of age.

·      In general, property owners can use a driver’s license for proof of ID, age, and residence.

·      In general, renters can use a driver’s license for proof of ID and age. For proof of residence, accepted documentation is renter’s lease, renter’s insurance documentation, letter from landlord, or other options listed AT https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/neighborhood-council-elections/how-vote  .

Voting in April for neighborhood representatives:

·      After receiving your ballot in the mail, vote for the candidates of your choice.

·      You can mail your ballot in the pre-paid envelope. Mail by April 22.

·      Or you can drop-off your ballot at the Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Drop off ballot by April 22.

·      For all information related to voting and needed verification: https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/neighborhood-council-elections/how-vote

Your South Park representative on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) is the closest elected official to your daily life. Their main responsibility is to represent you among the myriad of LA city departments including your CD14 office. DLANC is the liaison between you and LA city government. You get to vote on who represents you in April.

         Nine people are vying for three South Park seats on DLANC. There are two business representatives for South Park, but only one person qualified.

         Need more information, email spnadtla@gmail.com.

By Debra Shrout