Vive, vota y lucha. That was the slogan at the center of InnerCity Struggle’s campaign to mobilize Eastside voters in the upcoming elections with door-to-door registration, online guides and fun engagement events like Wednesday’s Lucha Carnival.

Latinos are almost half of the general population of Los Angeles. Getting Latinos to participate on Nov. 8 is critical to ensuring that communities like Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles have their voices heard, according to Kimberly Ortega, a spokesperson for the local nonprofit.

“Time and time again we have seen how important Latinos are when it comes to bringing change to our city,” Ortega said at the event, held at the organization’s Boyle Heights headquarters. “It’s important for everyone in the community to be informed on who and what is on the ballot so that we can increase our collective impact.”

According to Spectrum News, InnerCity Struggle is one of several LA nonprofits who received funding for voter outreach as part of the Latino Community Foundation’s “Yo voy a votar” initiative.

Going beyond typical voter engagement, the night’s carnival featured games, entertainment and prizes, all centered around propositions and measures on this year’s ballot that could have an impact on the Eastside.

Voting in California is easier than ever.

In California, everyone receives a vote-by-mail ballot before every election, and as a Voter’s Choice Act county, Los Angeles County voters have more options when it comes to voting.

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Imagine what our neighborhoods could look like if we had everything we needed to thrive.

Every election gives us an opportunity to move closer to our vision and create a better life for us and those who will come after us. 

In these Midterm Elections, you can vote for elected officials who will champion the issues that matter to you and ballot measures that will guarantee reproductive freedom and generate funding to help reduce homelessness, build more affordable housing and support our schools, hospitals, and programs so that our communities and families can thrive. 

Key Dates to Know

OCT. 10	OCT. 24	OCT. 29
Check your mailbox for your Vote by Mail ballot	Last day to register to vote online	Vote centers will begin to open for early in-person voting

NOV. 1	NOV. 4	NOV. 8
Last day for you to request a new vote-by-mail ballot	All Los Angeles County vote centers open for early in-person voting	Election day, and last day to Vote

Additional Resources

MIDTERM ELECTION NOVEMBER 2022 VOTER GUIDE

Vota y Lucha!

Information on the proposition and our recommended stance.

Statewide Proposition

Los Angeles County Measures

City of Los Angeles Measures

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For more information on the propositions and candidates on your ballot visit LAist.com

La junta de supervisores del condado votó a favor de extender varias protecciones para los inquilinos antes de que venza la moratoria de desalojos el próximo 31 de diciembre. Entre las mociones aprobadas está que se prohíbe los desalojos de aquellos inquilinos que no deban un mes completo de renta. Asimismo, se brindará representación legal gratuita para quienes enfrentan procesos de desalojo.

Source: https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/extienden-protecciones-para-inquilinos-de-las-areas-no-incorporadas-de-los-angeles-asi-puedes-beneficiarte-video

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors held its first in-person board meeting in 2 1/2 years on Tuesday, only to be barraged with demonstrators inside and outside the hearing room.

Protestors gathered on the front steps of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, many of them focused on eviction protections for tenants in the county.

Earlier this month, the supervisors voted to end its eviction moratorium at the end of the year, but were considering a motion that would bolster eviction defense services for tenants. Another measure would limit what landlords can ask potential renters about their pandemic renting history.

"Tenants in LA County need stronger protections because it's really hard for a lot of our tenants to stay in their homes when we have landlords harassing them," Elizabeth Hernandez, a housing advocate, told the board members.

Kimberly Ortega
Communications Associate

Gender Pronouns: She/Ella

Born and raised in Boyle Heights, Kimberly Ortega is a proud daughter of working-class Mexican immigrants. As a graduate of the youth program at InnerCity Struggle and alumna of MSTMA at Roosevelt High School, she developed a passion for human rights, education, gender, economic, and social justice. 

In May 2020, Kimberly earned a B.A. in American Studies (concentration in Race and Ethnicity) and Government as a first-generation college graduate. As a Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality intern in college, she hosted “The Self Sessions,” a podcast that provided a space for students of color to engage in conversations about reconnecting with the self through healing, mindfulness, and spirituality. Her personal experiences with systemic barriers and trauma have deepened her motivations to organize for collective joy, healing, and restorative justice. 

As a Communication Assistant, she will be using her skills to lead earned media strategy, support transformative campaigns, and raise social and political consciousness in the neighborhood she grew up in. During her free time, she enjoys meditating, writing, baking, and spending time in nature.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=645875256959477

2021 Adelante Committee