(October 12, 2010) The California Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to register to vote for the November 2 General Election before the October 18 deadline.
Voter registration information is available at the website of the Secretary of State.
The last day to register to vote for the November 2 election is October 18. To register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of California, not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony and have not been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote.
CalChamber Positions
The CalChamber has taken positions on the following propositions:
|
Proposition |
Position |
Subject |
|
18 |
Support |
Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010 (moved to 2012 ballot) |
|
19 |
Oppose |
Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 |
|
20 |
Support |
Redistricting of Congressional Districts - Voters FIRST Act for Congress |
|
21 |
No Position |
$18 Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks/Wildlife Programs |
|
22 |
Support |
Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act |
|
23 |
No Position |
Suspends Implementation of Air Pollution Control Law (AB 32) |
|
24 |
Oppose |
Repeal Corporate Tax Loopholes Act |
|
25 |
Oppose |
On Time Budget Act of 2010 |
|
26 |
Support |
Stop Hidden Taxes Initiative |
|
27 |
Oppose |
Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting |
Sample Ballots
A sample ballot will be mailed to each voter who registers or re-registers at least 29 days before an election. Persons who register between 29 and 15 days before an election may be sent a sample ballot if there is time to process these last-minute registrations. If not, such registrants will receive a postcard confirming voter registration, which will also include a notice of their polling place location.
For all elections, extra sample ballots will be available at polling locations.
When to Re-Register to Vote
Voters will need to re-register to vote when they:
- move to a new permanent residence;
- change their name; or
- change political party choice.
California voters should be aware that in some areas, local elections are held on dates that do not coincide with statewide election dates. The 15-day close of registration deadline for these local elections varies depending on the actual date of the election. If a voter needs to know a deadline for a local election, contact your county elections office.
Polling Places
The location of a voter’s designated polling place is listed on the back of the Sample Ballot. Voters can also find their polling place on the Secretary of State’s website, or voters can contact their local elections official.
Voters can obtain a form to register to vote from most post offices, city offices and libraries by calling 1-800-345-VOTE, or online www.ss.ca.gov.
Sharing Information with Employees
The CalChamber encourages employers to share information on the November ballot measures with their employees. Businesses are within their rights to do so -- just remember, NO PAYCHECK STUFFERS, no coercion, no rewarding or punishing employees (or threatening to do so) for their political activities or beliefs.
For more guidelines on political communications to employees, see the brochure at www.calchamber.com/guidelines. Note the distinction between internal communications (to employees, stockholders and their families) and communications to external audiences (such as non-stockholder retirees, outside vendors, customers, passersby).
For voter registration information, see the website of the Secretary of State.