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Bring Your Questions & Learn About Measure N
Election Day is only three weeks away and with a lengthy ballot, the City of Visalia invites citizens to learn more about Measure N through two upcoming informal events with the City’s Police and Fire Chiefs.
Bring your questions and join Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar, Visalia Fire Chief Doug McBee, City Manager Mike Olmos and City of Visalia Department Heads on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Chinese Cultural Center and/or on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the PPAV Hall for coffee and discussion on Measure N.
- Chat with the Chiefs on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Chinese Cultural Center located at 500 South Akers Street, Visalia.
- Chat with the Chiefs on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the PPAV Hall located at 820 East Main Street, Visalia.
Both evenings will be informal, feature educational materials and give citizens an opportunity to speak one on one with City officials on Measure N.
Additionally, information on District Elections will be available and citizens can receive assistance in identifying their district, as Visalia voters in Districts 1 and 2 will be selecting City Council members this November.
For more information, contact the City of Visalia at 713-4300, visit www.visalia.city or www.facebook.com/cityofvisalia.
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Council Supports Prop 54, Opposes Props 57 & 64
The Visalia City Council has taken action to support one proposition on the State of California's November 2016 election ballot, while opposing two resolutions.
The Council supports Proposition 54: Legislature, Legislation and Proceedings, as the measure is intended to increase transparency at the State Legislature. Last minute bills and ammendments can often be harmful to local agencies and communities and the Council noted, "The opportunity for an orderly and detailed review of bills by the public, the press and legislators will result in better laws and improved government while thwarting policital gamsmanship."
Propositions opposed by the Council include Proposition 57: Criminal Sentences. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing and Proposition 64: Marijuana Legalization for persons over 21 years old.
Affecting individuals serving time for crimes ranging from drive-by shootings to assault with a deadly weapon, the City Council addressed Prop 57 as allowing, "...tens of thousands of violent, dangerous and career criminals to be released early." The Council joins Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, among other local officials and organizations, in opposing Proposition 57.
Proposition 64, the Council noted, identifies no standard for marijuana impaired driving and would allow for convicted heroin and methamphetamine dealers to receive marijuana licenses. Their opposition addressed that there is no standard for marijuana impaired driving in Prop 64 and that it may lead to increased usage among minors and increased traffic accidents and automobile related injuries.
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Message from the City Manager Mike Olmos
Election Day is on November 8th, and the ballot will be very long this year. Apart from the Presidential election, and the state and federal races, there will be 17 state propositions. Locally, the City of Visalia will conduct its first district elections for the City Council offices, in addition to ballot Measure N. Don’t know what Council district you are in? Visit www.visalia.city/2016election. Visalia voters living in Districts 1 and 2 will select Council members this November, Districts 3, 4 and 5 will vote for Council members in November 2018.
I would like to call your attention to key dates for this year’s election:
Last day to request a mail-in ballot is November 1st: Should you wish to vote by absentee ballot, the last day to request an application is Tuesday, November 1st.
Last day to vote by mail is November 8th: A completed ballot may be mailed at any Post Office or saved until Election Day and dropped off at any polling location. All ballots must be post marked by November 8th in order to be counted, I’d advise absentee voters to note the last pick up time on your Post Office box of choice.
Election Day! Polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8th and close at 8 p.m. Should you wish to find you polling location, visit the Tulare County Registrar of Voters or call (559) 624-7300.
This year there are many items on the ballot, I hope all voters read the sample ballot and make an informed decision before casting their vote.
Mike Olmos, Visalia City Manager
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Make the Difference in the Life of a Child
Visalia Parks & Recreation is looking for Youth Sports Coaches
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Upcoming Events
Central California Pickleball Tournament
Friday, 10/21 through Sunday, 10/23
Saturday, October 22nd
National Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 22nd
VISA Club - Cornhole
Saturday, October 22nd
Chat with the Chiefs
Monday, October 24th
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