What Is 99 N’ Counting?
Earlier this month, Washington Wizards Point Guard John Wall sat down with former Washington Wizards Forward Caron Butler to discuss a myriad of topics including politics. During their conversation, Wall expounded upon his thoughts about the importance of local elections.
“Our voice turns into votes, and our vote should go to a candidate that stands and fights for the issues that affects our communities and our culture. People don’t understand it’s not just our Presidential elections…it doesn’t start there, it all starts in your city, your state, where you’re at,” he said.
Often times, entertainment media personalities and outlets will echo Wall’s sentiments. However, our industry often does a poor job of covering those local elections and informing readers about the ins and outs of said elections. In an effort to not only educate others, but also ourselves we have launched the “99 And Counting” series. The goal of this series is not to sway voters in one direction or another, but rather inform readers about who’s running for resources and help them find resources they can use to learn more. Each day, we’ll take a look at a local election in the 100 days leading up to November 3, 2020. Today, we start with the congress race in New York’s 19th Congressional District.
What is Los Angeles County?
Representing 4,084 miles, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the United States. It represents popular areas such as Burbank, El Segundo, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills among other areas.
How Can I Register To Vote?
In order to vote in the state of California, visit California Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s site.
When Is Election Day?
This year, election day is November 3, 2020.
What Are Candidates Running For?
District Attorneys are the chief legal prosecutor for a particular area. They are responsible for reviewing police arrest reports, prosecuting incarcerated people in court and deciding whether or not to bring criminal charges.
Who’s Running?
George Gascón
Party: Nonpartisan
Bio: “Gascón was the first Latino to hold the office in San Francisco, and the nation’s first police chief to become District Attorney. In the many positions Gascón has held throughout his career—from Assistant Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, to Chief of Police in Mesa, Arizona, Chief of Police in San Francisco, and, most recently, District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco—his commitment to fairness, service, and public safety has remained steadfast,” his campaign writes.
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Jackie Lacey
Party: Nonpartisan
Bio: “Jackie Lacey is the first woman and first African-American to serve as Los Angeles County District Attorney since the office was established in 1850. District Attorney Jackie Lacey has spent most of her professional life as a prosecutor, manager and executive in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. On Dec. 3, 2012, she was sworn in as the 42nd District Attorney. She was re-elected four years later without opposition,” Lacey’s campaign writes.
