ELECTIONS

City Times Media covers San Diego City College and its community better than anyone else. And at no time is that more vital than election season.

The entire CTM team is covering the issues you care about most, thanks to the City College Community Agenda.

The City College Community Agenda compiles the responses to a survey completed by students, faculty, staff and community members, available in English and Spanish. It is designed to identify issues and elicit questions that City Times Media reporters use to engage political candidates and focus their election reporting.

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Sean Elo-Rivera encourages the youth to ‘show up and vote’ (with video)

District 9 hopeful standing strong to finish the race

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Elo-Rivera’s work has largely focused on providing opportunities for students whose basic needs are not met, like housing and food insecurity.

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A local business transforms wooden boards into art

Remnants of earlier protests, concern for post-election unrest is a canvas

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

A few businesses around Downtown San Diego have been boarding up in fear of protests sparked by the 2020 presidential election, according to numerous media reports. But Sushi 2 On Broadway decided to turn protest defense into something of art and community.

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A viewer’s guide to election night

The race for 270 electoral votes starts tonight

Eric Bradner, CNN • November 3, 2020

Fast-counting swing states in the Southeast will begin to report their results early. And counting votes could take some states several more days.

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Election Day voters: What you need to know (with video)

Polls close today at 8 p.m.

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

Election Day is here and the Registrar of Voters wants those waiting for today to be prepared before visiting a polling place.

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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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City College professors encourage ‘sleeping giants’ to vote

Students joined in for a live discussion on the importance of voting

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

Professors at San Diego City College encouraged students to get to know the candidates and different propositions to make the best-educated decision when they vote.

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OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 30, 2020

Proposition 23 improves safety and accountability in dialysis clinics. A yes vote requires a doctor to be on site during all treatment hours.

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OPINION: Prop 16 addresses lack of representation

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 29, 2020

Proposition 16 offers a part of that solution by creating more opportunities for minorities to escape the confines of generations of discrimination, creating a more equitable society where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

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OPINION: Prop 15 a deceptive tax initiative

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 28, 2020

California has Proposition 15, a ballot initiative up for a vote on Nov. 3 would further cripple the state’s business economy and put a higher tax on commercial real estate.

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OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 28, 2020

Proposition 18 amends the California Constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections, with the expectation they will turn 18 by the next general election and otherwise be eligible to vote.

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OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 27, 2020

Proposition 25 replaces money bail with a system based on public safety and the flight risk of the defendant. It would also limit the amount of time a person would remain in jail before trial for most demeanors to within 12 hours of being placed in jail.

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