Neighborhood leaders report mixed turnout; runoffs in CD9 and HCC trustee races noted
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Summary
Super Neighborhood leaders reported varied precinct turnout in recent runoffs (CD9 and HCC Board races); speakers urged voter education and outreach and proposed the Alliance help share neutral information about what will appear on ballots next year.
The Alliance allotted time for voter updates during the November meeting. Chair Leticia listed runoffs affecting the area (Christian Menifee and Amanda Edwards for CD 9) and said some precincts saw higher‑than‑normal turnout while others remained low. Members who serve as precinct chairs reported a mix of patterns: one precinct reported a stronger election‑day turnout than early voting, another reported a roughly doubled turnout compared with past cycles, and other precincts reported lower engagement.
Cheryl and other members urged neighborhood presidents to encourage neighbors to vote and to provide nonpartisan information about what will be on future ballots, especially given shifting maps and outstanding litigation in some districts. Chair Leticia said the Alliance might prepare a neutral voter‑information message for use by precinct chairs and SN leaders so residents know where to look for ballot details without the Alliance endorsing candidates.
Members also noted local offices and special elections that affected civic schedules and programming. The group agreed to keep voter engagement on the agenda for future meetings and suggested coordinating with precinct chairs to amplify turnout and ballot‑education efforts.
Next steps include the Alliance drafting neutral guidance about where to find ballot information and encouraging precinct chairs to share that guidance in their neighborhoods.
