Clarifying board terms & 2008 elections

Fellow ASNC Boardmembers,

Because several have asked separately (and in the past, people have failed to register as candidates out of confusion), I thought I'd clarify something that's changed since the last ASNC election. Because of the City's required changes to our bylaws and elections, half our "geographical reps" terms have been extended to 2010 -- namely, those who were set to end in 2009, but the City Clerk won't hold elections that year. This is so the Clerk's office can concentrate on municipal elections (mayor, city council, etc.). In 2010, they will begin running all neighborhood council elections -- including ours.

This information has also been at the top of our stationery (agenda, etc.) in teeny, tiny print, for the last couple years, but here's the breakdown:

GEOGRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIVES

Pablo Lopez (‘07-'08), Hermon
Joseph Riser (‘08-'10), Hermon
Jack Fenn (‘07-'08), Montecito Heights
Tina Zabala (‘08-'10), Montecito Heights
Jeremy Dillard (‘07-'08), Monterey Hills
Darlene Roker (‘08-'10), Monterey Hills
Zara Scoville (‘07-'08), Mount Washington
Paula Sirola (‘07-'08), Mount Washington
Hank Shaeffer (‘08-'10), Mount Washington
Ann Walnum (‘08-'10), Mount Washington
Jason Renfro (‘07-'08), Sycamore Grove
Sylvia Robledo (‘08-'10), Sycamore Grove

AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVES

Ernest E. Sanchez, Community Non-Profits
Clifford Moseley, Education & Youth
Marybelle C. Ang, Environment
AJ Mora, Faith-Based Organizations
Amado Machorro, Healthcare & Seniors
J. Michael Walter, Recreation, Culture & the Arts
Efrén Chepi, Retail, Wholesale, & Service

So, if you're a "geographical" and it says your term ends in '08, you will need to run for re-election if you wish to continue serving (and hopefully all will). If, however, it says it ends in '10, you are not a part of this year's election.

NOTE: Because it was not a part of the 2008 Elections Procedures (for 13 seats), approved by the Board, and now DONE several weeks ago, the Monterey Hills Board Seat currently held by Darlene Roker, who has resigned effective at the end of the year, will not go on the November Ballot, but will have to be handled at a later date.

As in past years, all "at large" reps will need to stand for re-election this year, if they wish to continue. This will be the last time everything it staggered like this, however. In 2010 (and every other year after), all 19 seats will face election.

And, also because of the required change in bylaws, everyone who runs this time --whether "geographical" or "at-large," will be running for a 2-year term that also goes through 2010.

I hope this helps.

Joe R.
JosephR@mindspring.com

Reminder to vote in Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council elections

What is the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council?
The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council represents, as one of the only coalition councils in the City of Los Angeles, the communities of Hermon, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington and Sycamore Grove.

Who can vote in the ASNC elections?
ASNC stakeholders are defined as individuals who live, work, own property, or are parents or guardians of students attending school within the ASNC boundaries, or who declare a stake in any one of the five ASNC communities and affirm the factual basis for that claim, or else are the the sole designated representatives of businesses or organizations that operate or own property within the ASNC boundaries. To vote as an individual, you must be over the age of 18 and fill out a Stakeholder Registration form. You may register by mail or in person.

A business or organization may obtain forms and instructions from the web www.asnc.us or the ASNC Registrars (which include ALL current Board Members). No one who verifies his/her tie t o the community will be denied the chance to vote.

Note: Here's some important and useful info about ASNC Elections 2008, along with all the dates of events pertaining to the run-up to the Election:

ASNC Elections 2008 - Important Info / Event Dates
UPDATE - ASNC's last annual election? - Election Details
Declared Candidates for the ASNC 2008 Election

Do I need to pre-register to vote?
No. You can sign up at the polls on Election Day - Monday, November 24, 2008, from 4pm-8pm, at Ramona Hall, 4580 N. Figueroa Street.

Can I be a candidate?
Any registered stakeholder has the right to run for a seat on the Board. Please refer to our Bylaws.