County Update
With Santa Clara County
Supervisor Mike Wasserman
Supervisor Mike Wasserman was elected to the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors in November, 2010, and re-elected
in 2014. He represents District 1, which includes Gilroy, San
Martin, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and portions
of San Jose.(supervisorwasserman.org)
RESIDENTS OF MORGAN HILL, SAN MARTIN AND GILROY WILL
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CAST BALLOTS IN NUMEROUS RACES
THIS NOVEMBER INCLUDING BALLOT MEASURES, CITY COUNCIL,
SCHOOL BOARD AND VARIOUS SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS. THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (ROV) CONDUCTS
ELECTIONS; BELOW IS SOME HELPFUL INFORMATION THAT CAN
ALSO BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE: SCCVOTE.ORG
Volunteer at the Polls
Register (or re-register) to Vote
Are you registered to vote? October 22, 2018 is the last day
to register to vote in the November 6, 2018 General Election.
More than 1.2 million people are eligible to vote in our
County, but only 850,000 are currently registered. Register
online or request a Vote-by-Mail ballot by using the free
SCCVOTE mobile app. Don’t forget: If you recently moved
or changed names, you must re-register. Be a part of democracy in action! Thousands of volunteers
are needed to help on Election Day. Volunteers receive
stipends of $115 - $200 and must be California registered
voters or legal permanent residents of the United States.
Students 16 years and older may apply for the Student
Election Offi cer Program.
Go Green 2018 Important Dates
The Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet is the
informational booklet that is sent to registered voters before
every election. Voters have the option to receive their Sample
Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet electronically instead of
by regular mail. Sign up online to Go Green!
Vote-By-Mail for Free
Since 2016, no postage is necessary for the 80 – 90% of
voters who choose to vote by mail. The Board of Supervisors
approved paying the postage for all vote-by-mail voters,
making it easier than ever to participate in elections.
October 22, 2018 Last Day to Register to
Vote for November 6 General Election
October 23, 2018
Last Day to a Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot
November 6, 2018
General Election
Returning Vote-By-Mail Ballots
Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before
Election Day AND must be received no later than three
days after Election Day. Nearly 40% of voters now prefer to
hand deliver their ballots which can be done at any Santa
Clara County polling place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Election Day. Convenient vote-by-mail drop-off sites will also
be available at the Gilroy and Morgan Hill City Halls.
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GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018
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