CITYWIDE-We had a wonderful 2014 Elections journey, and we’ve seen countless examples of Neighborhood Councils going the extra mile along the way. The EmpowerLA Elections Team is t hankful for such great partners–from Boardmembers, to new candidates, to volunteers and staff members–who made it happen. We think the numbers speak for themselves.
This election season brought historic voter turnouts, intense candidate campaigns, unprecedented community engagement, and innovative voter outreach strategies. It was not without its challenges, as candidates vied for hotly contested seats and communities debated important issues.
Stay tuned for our Elections Report, where we’ll recap the 2014 Elections process and its many highlights in greater detail. For now, here are some of the impressive statistics about the recent election.
The Elections, at a glance:
- There were 81 elections, 8 selections, and 5 affirmations with only 1 loss of quorum
- Citywide voter turnout increased by 29% from 2012 - that’s 25,529 voters!
- 10 of 12 regions saw an increase in voter turnout over 2012
- 2,169 candidates filed for 1,268 seats, a 24.9% increase over 2012
- Voters per Open Seat was up 32.1%
- 659 Volunteers ensured there was a warm welcome at the polls for each voter
- 20 Neighborhood Councils had historic high voter turnout!
- 45 Neighborhood Councils had increases in voters greater than 15%
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CityWatch
Vol 12 Issue 43
Pub: May 27, 2014
