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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