Valley Voters Organized Toward Empowerment
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (818) 501-5862
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14622 Ventura Blvd. #201B Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Phone: (818) 501-5862 |
Media Contacts:
Jeff Brain, President (818) 501-5862
Richard Close, Co-Chair
Valley VOTE Announces signature Count – 205,000 signatures
The San Fernando Valley concluded its historic petition drive calling for a study of Valley Cityhood on November 25th with over 205,000 signatures. State law requires the Valley to collect signatures from 25% of the registered voters which in the case of the Valley is 131,750 signatures to initiate the study that could lead to a vote on Secession. With 205,000 signatures Valley VOTE believes it has sufficient signatures for the petition to qualify. The Valley with 1.4 million residents represents 35% of the population and 50% of the geographic area of Los Angeles. The Valley would become the sixth largest city in America.
Heads up on important upcoming media events;
On Sunday December 6th, the Valley will hold a Victory Celebration. The Victory Celebration, hailed as the grandest Baby shower ever, possibly giving birth to the 6th largest city in America will celebrate the successful completion of the petition drive. The event starts at 1:00pm however the formal program will begin at 2:10pm. The event will be held at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital Auditorium, 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys. The event will include a short video on the Valley, the display of the 205,000 petitions and speeches by Valley leaders and elected officials. Media is welcome at no charge. Public is encouraged to but not required to make a donation.
On Wednesday, December 9th, Valley VOTE will formally deliver the 205,000 petition signatures to LAFCO at their regular monthly meeting. The Meeting of LAFCO and the delivery of the petitions shall be held in the County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, County Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Ave., Los Angeles. The submittal of the petitions shall include a procession of Valley VOTE volunteers carrying in the boxes of petitions and placing them before the LAFCO members. The procession and delivery of the petitions shall begin at 9:00am SHARP. Media and public are encouraged to attend.
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