The pros and cons of the 13 state ballot propositions will be presented by the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at The Sequoias, 501 Portola Road in Portola Valley (entrance off of Willowbrook).
League speakers will explain the five bond issues, seven constitutional amendments, and one initiative statute to be decided by California voters on Nov. 7.
The complete texts of these ballot measures appear in the ballot pamphlets that are sent to all registered voters.
The event is free and open to the public. For information, call Onnolee Trap at 851-1501.
League potluck on Proposition 89
The League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County will hold a potluck dinner to discuss Proposition 89 on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m., with the program at 7:30 p.m., in Sharon Heights in Menlo Park.Proposition 89 would create a voluntary system of public financing for elections and limit political contributions to candidates and ballot measures.
The speaker will be Genel Morgan of the California Nurses Association, which is sponsoring the initiative. Proposition 89 is also supported by the League of Women Voters of California and Common Cause.
To sign up, call Linda Craig at 322-6914, by Oct. 16.
Atherton event for Assembly candidate
Virginia Chang Kiraly, a Menlo Park resident who is the Republican candidate for state Assembly District 21, is having a campaign event on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Atherton Mayor Charles Marsala’s house.Mr. Marsala is co-hosting the event with San Carlos Mayor Matt Grocott, Redwood City Councilman Jeff Ira and Menlo Park Councilwoman Lee Duboc.
The event coincides with statewide house parties organized by Californians for Schwarzenegger in support of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s re-election campaign.
To make reservations, e-mail events@VirginiaChangKiraly.com for information.
