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Date: 6/14/2024
Subject: Friday Update, June 14
From: League of Women Voters of Dallas

Friday Update

June 14, 2024

Prepare to be a Voter!

Saturday, June 15th is Election Day for runoff races in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. Ballots will only have races for runoffs in that jurisdiction.

Prepare to be a voter!

Check your Voter Registration Status here. If you need to register or update your registration, find out how on our website
Visit Vote411.org to view a nonpartisan voters guide and sample ballot
Find answers to more questions by using the voting resources on our website
Get nonpartisan voting reminders by texting VOTERINFO to 80123 or by visiting the LWVTX website

Support the City Amendment for Voters to Consider Election Consolidation!

The Mayor and the City Council are considering an amendment to allow Dallas voters to decide if we want to move our municipal elections from May to November of odd-numbered years. Consolidating our elections will limit voter fatigue and confusion, and is beneficial in cost. If the amendment is approved, it goes to the voters for final say this November.

The City Council will discuss the amendment again at the Wednesday, June 26 meeting. Please contact the Mayor and your Council members directly to advocate in support of the amendment’s inclusion on November’s ballot. This is one of the most effective things we can all do. You can find information on your City Councilperson here. A list of their names and emails is below.

District 2 – Jesse Moreno – Jesse.Moreno@Dallas.gov

District 3 – Zarin Gracey – zarin.gracey@dallas.gov

District 4 – Carolyn King Arnold – carolyn.kingarnold@dallas.gov

District 5 – Jaime Resendez – jaime.resendez@dallas.gov

District 6 – Omar Narvaez – omar.narvaez@dallas.gov

District 7 – Adam Bazaldua – Adam.Bazaldua@dallascityhall.com

District 8 – Tennell Atkins – tennell.atkins@dallas.gov

District 9 – Paula Blackmon – paula.blackmon@dallas.gov

District 10 – Kathy Stewart – katherine.stewart@dallas.gov

District 11 – Jaynie Schultz – jaynie.schultz@dallas.gov

District 12 – Cara Mendelsohn – cara.mendelsohn@dallas.gov

District 13 – Gay Willis – gay.willis@dallas.gov

District 14 – Paul Ridley – paul.ridley@dallas.gov

District 15 – Eric Johnson – eric.johnson@dallas.gov

Volunteer with LWVD!

Volunteers are enjoying the summer break!

It’s quiet right now on the volunteer front. Please check out the Volunteering Opportunities for Senior Voter Service opportunities and Back to School events. There are currently two pages of opportunities that are available here.

Behind the scenes we are developing Short-Term Goals focused on activities leading to the November election and weaving the new Board members into our process. Please check back late next week. We will have a lot more opportunities focused on Short-Term Goals.

In League,

Diane Tasian, Director of Volunteers

Volunteer to Help Distribute The Voter!

LWVD is in need of a volunteer to help print and mail our monthly member-only Voter newsletter to individuals who do not, or cannot get online. Click here to get more information and sign up for the early May volunteering opportunity! The volunteer work can be done from home or the LWVD office depending on your preference.

Observer Corps

Observers attend meetings to learn about issues and take notes for the community. They keep residents informed while holding officials accountable. Whether you attend in person or virtually, any member can participate. Visit the Observer Corps webpage for more information and resources, including the report form.

Upcoming Meetings:

Dallas County Commissioners Court - First and third Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

View agendas and watch the livestream here. Sign up to volunteer here.

Dallas City Council Meeting - First and third Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

View agendas and watch the livestream here. Sign up to volunteer here.

Dallas ISD Board Meeting - Fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m.

View agendas and watch the livestream here. Sign up to volunteer here.

Questions? Email our Co-VP of Advocacy, Jessica Rivera-Lucas at advocacyvp@lwvdallas.org

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

League of Women Voters of Dallas

6060 N. Central Expwy, Ste #500

Dallas, Texas 75206