2007 Election Challenges Resolved by FDM

The City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission has determined that the Sept 20, 2007 election of the VNC is valid despite three challenges .

Congratulations to all new board members!

HRC’s report concludes (in part) as follows:

CONCLUSION

After reviewing the challenges for the VNC September 20, 2007 election, and finding no deliberate nor systemic infractions, the Human Relations Commission of the City of Los Angeles declare this election valid and binding.

A look at the numbers of votes cast in this election, your fifth neighborhood council election, shows a slight decline of 58 voters from 2006. The Human Relations Commission hopes that the Venice Neighborhood Council and its Election Committee will continue their efforts at outreaching to all of their stakeholders and not be discouraged.

While it may appear to be a difficult goal, it is the work of civic engagement such as this to help the NC process build to its potential as a representative of all community members. Each election then should be seen as an opportunity to improve the process, and thereby enhance all aspects of the Venice Neighborhood Council