Today is Deadline for Voters to Register for November Election

Monday, Oct. 24 is the last day for eligible voters to file a new or updated voter registration card to be entitled to vote in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.

Pacifica voters will be faced with the decision to 's parcel tax or not.

The issue has raised strong opinions on both sides. Local resident Todd Bray has in the district's administrative salaries while another resident, Ian Butler, has because of what he sees as an unfair two-thirds majority vote requirement to pass the measure.

What do you think? Will you vote yes or no on Measure L?

According to the San Mateo County Elections Office, to be eligible to register to vote, a person must be:

1. A U.S. citizen.
2. At least 18 years old on Election Day.
3. Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
4. Not deemed by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and to vote.

In addition, registered voters must re-register whenever they have moved to a new address; changed their name; or have the desire to change political party affiliation prior to a Primary Election.

Voter registration cards are available at the County Elections Office, as well as at any public library, city hall, or any office of the U.S. Postal Service or Department of Motor Vehicles.

Cards are also available online, from the website of the California Secretary of State. Voter registration cards require the applicant's original signature and must be submitted in person or through the mail. A mailed registration card that is postmarked on or before October 24 will satisfy the deadline.

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