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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRAFT October Utility Insert ALL-MAIL BALLOT ELECTION UPDATE Dear Community Member, I hope this message finds you and your family healthy and safe. Last month, I wrote to inform you of the November 2020 Municipal Election and the City’s placement of Measure G-20 on the ballot. There are many items on your ballot: federal and state races, California propositions, and the City’s Municipal Election items, which include Measure G-20, Mayor and two City Council seats. The text of the official Measure G-20 ballot question is below. Measure G-20: City of San Luis Obispo Community Services/Investment Shall an ordinance to provide funding to protect City of San Luis Obispo’s financial stability; maintain fire/community safety, health emergency/disaster preparedness; protect creeks from pollution; address homelessness; keep public areas clean/safe; retain local businesses; maintain youth/senior services, streets, open space/natural areas, and other general services, by extending voter-approved funding at a 1.5¢ rate, providing approximately $21,600,000annuallyuntilended by voters; requiring audits/all funds used locally, be adopted? Yes No  Measure G-20 funds must be used for and by the City of San Luis Obispo.  No funds could be taken by the County or State.  Measure G-20 does not apply to food purchased as groceries or prescription medications.  Measure G-20 is not a tax on your home or property.  Historically, 70% of sales tax dollars collected in San Luis Obispo come from tourists and visitors. For more information on Measure G-20, visit slocity.org/MeasureG-20 and for the Municipal Election, visit slocity.org/municipal-elections. All registered voters should have received a Vote by Mail ballot by mail. If you have not received your mailed ballot, please contact the County Clerk-Recorder at (805) 781-5080. Vote by Mail Ballots can be returned in multiple ways:  Mailed via United States Postal Service  Delivered to secure VBM Ballot Drop Boxes  Delivered to a Voter Service Center during the last 4 days of voting I have included information about new voting procedures on the reverse of this letter. As this information is subject to change, visit the County Elections webpage: slovote.com Sincerely, Derek Johnson City Manager NEW VOTING INFORMATION & PROCEDURES Information subject to change. For the most up to date information, visit the County Elections webpage: slovote.com Vote by Mail Drop Box locations: 1. Cal Poly - Robert E. Kennedy Library 1 Grand Ave, Bldg. 35: 24/7 2. County Clerk-Recorder Office - San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey St. (Monterey St. entrance, left side of door): Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm 3. Department of Social Services 3433 S. Higuera St: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Voter Service Centers (Available for in-person voting beginning October 31st) 1. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center - Lobby 1 Grand Avenue Sat 10/31 - Mon 11/2: 9am-5pm Tue 11/3: 7am-8pm 2. County Clerk-Recorder Office - San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street Sat 10/31 - Mon 11/2: 9am-5pm Tue 11/3: 7am-8pm 3. Ludwick Community Center Gym 864 Santa Rosa Street-Off Mill Street Sat 10/31 - Mon 11/2: 9am-5pm Tue 11/3: 7am-8pm 4. Octagon Barn - Milking Parlor 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo Sat 10/31 - Mon 11/2: 9am-5pm Tue 11/3: 7am-8pm 5. San Luis Obispo Airport - Old Terminal 901 Airport Drive Sat 10/31 - Mon 11/2: 9am-5pm Tue 11/3: 7am-8pm