Redlands News: December 20, 2024
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Local elections are difficult to navigate. National and state elections have the structure of around-the-clock coverage, party affiliations, and high-profile endorsements to give voters context to their decisions. Local elections are less clear. Simple things like what a measure impacts, the role and responsibilities of an elected office or who or what you are eligible to vote for are often not readily available. In some cases, voters learn about a candidate or a measure at the point they fill in their ballot.
Our goal with the Redlands Election Hub 2024 is to simplify the path to being an informed voter. Here we provide:
We attempt to do this in a way that is grounded in verifiable facts and reporting, as well as a consistent framework with how we share candidate profiles. We are a publication made up of individuals with our own opinions, concerns and passion for Redlands. However, in this hub, it is not our intention to promote, advocate or endorse a particular candidate or measure. It is a resource for our community to be informed to vote, to advocate, and to promote the measures, initiatives, and candidates that they see fit.
- Community Forward Redlands Editorial Team
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Polls are open on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the 2024 General Election.
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Explore CandidatesWhat's the job, who's running, who's funding, candidate statements, and results.
Explore CandidatesLocal Measure D - RUSD $500 million bond: A deep dive into a local school bond measure that needs 55% of voter approval to pass:
Local Measure L - San Bernardino voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to increase the salaries of their district attorney, sheriff and most other elected positions. Read a detailed explainer from Follow Our Courts:
California voters will decide on ten state propositions in the upcoming November election with four having the potential to directly impact local governments such as Redlands.
Each of the four measures aims to address key issues, however, voters will need to weigh the benefits and possible drawbacks before deciding how to cast their vote.
Continue reading for a breakdown of four propositions aimed at local government.
2024 California Voter Guide by nonprofit state newsroom CalMatters. Explore all 10 propositions and state races on the California ballot:
Federal lawmaker canvasses for local school board candidate: U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar goes door-to-door in Mentone to campaign for Redlands Unified school board candidate Valerie Taber. The former Redlands mayor, who has canvassed for school board members before, emphasized the high stakes of this particular race. Read more here.
Proposition 4 - Climate bond measure: The Redlands City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to support the measure, which could bring climate resilience funding to the city.
Candidates discuss climate change policies: Three candidates for Redlands City Council answer voters' questions during a candidate forum focused on local climate change policy. Read more here.
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