Boletín de Diciembre 2020 de Condado de Dallas Distrito 4
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Dallas County District 4 December 2020 Newsletter
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Dallas County District 4 November 2020 Newsletter
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Boletín de Noviembre 2020 de Condado de Dallas Distrito 4
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2020 Virtual Dallas County DWI Press Conference
Commissioner Elba Garcia, Chair of the Dallas County DWI Taskforce, is hosting a virtual DWI Press Conference on Wednesday, November 18th at 9AM via Facebook live to remind the public that drinking and driving will not be tolerated in Dallas County.
We want to remind the citizens of Dallas County about the dangers that arise from drinking and driving and precautions we can take to ensure the safety of our family and friends during the holiday season.
Every year, thousands of lives are lost and even more lives are severely impacted because of irresponsible drunk drivers. Let us do our part, spread the word and encourage each other to make good decisions and stay safe during the holidays.
Join our 2020 Dallas County DWI Press Conference via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DallasDWITaskForce
La Comisionada Elba García, Presidenta del Comité de DWI (no manejar intoxicado) del Condado de Dallas, estará dando una conferencia de prensa virtual sobre DWI, el miércoles 18 de noviembre a las 9 a.m. a través de Facebook en vivo para recordarle al público que en el Condado de Dallas no se tolerará el manejar intoxicado.
Queremos recordarles a los ciudadanos del Condado de Dallas sobre los peligros que surgen al beber y conducir y las precauciones que podemos tomar para garantizar la seguridad de nuestra familia y amigos durante las festividades de Acción de Gracias, Navidad y Año Nuevo.
Cada año, se pierden miles de vidas y aún más vidas se ven gravemente afectadas debido a los conductores ebrios e irresponsables. Hagamos nuestra parte, corramos la voz y animémonos unos a otros a tomar buenas decisiones y mantenernos seguros durante esta temporada festiva.
Únase a nuestra Conferencia de Prensa del 2020 de DWI del Condado de Dallas a través de nuestra pagina de Facebook en: https://www.facebook.com/DallasDWITaskForce
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LULAC Statement On Biden-Harris Victory
Washington, DC – The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today issued the following statement:
Domingo Garcia – LULAC National President
“On behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC, I congratulate the Biden-Harris team on their victory and wish them both our warmest regards. We look forward to working with them on the important issues facing more than 60-million Latinos and our entire nation, first and foremost being comprehensive immigration reform within the first 100 days. Also, LULAC is committed to working with them on ensuring that Latinos are included in their Cabinet appointments to reflect the growing diversity of our country. As important and our immediate priority is to stand with them and actively fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Our best wishes and we look forward to the years ahead of their leadership.”
Sindy Benavides – LULAC Chief Executive Officer
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
- Published in Dallas County, Elections, Hispanic
BOLETAS POR CORREO – INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
BOLETAS POR CORREO – INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
- Si no ha recibido su boleta de votación solicitada por correo, vote temprano en persona en cualquiera de los 61 lugares de votación anticipada en el Condado de Dallas. No espere a que su boleta llegue por correo. Hágale saber al secretario en la casilla de votación que está votando en persona porque su boleta por correo nunca llegó. Vote temprano, tiene hasta mañana de 7AM a las 7PM. Por favor, lleve su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto.
Para encontrar su lugar de votación anticipada más cercana, haga clic AQUI
- Si ya recivio su boleta por correo pero aún no la ha enviado y decide votar en persona, lleve su boleta por correo con usted a cualquiera de los 61 lugares de votación anticipada en el Condado de Dallas antes de las 7pm del viernes, 30 de octubre y entreguela al Juez Electoral o a los secretarios y asi usted puede votar en persona y su boleta por correo se cancelara. Por favor, lleve su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto.
Para encontrar su lugar de votación anticipada más cercana, haga clic AQUI
- Si decide llevar su boleta por correo en persona puede ir al Departamento de Elecciones localizado en el 1520 Round Table, Dallas. Hay un drive-thru asi que no tiene que salir de su vehiculo. Usted debe llevar su licencia de conducir o una de las otras formas aprobadas de identificación con foto para entregar su boleta por correo. Tenga en cuenta que nadie más puede entregar su boleta por correo por usted.
Hoy hasta el sábado 31 de octubre, 7am-7pm Domingo, 1 de noviembre, 11am-4pm Lunes, 2 de noviembre, 8am-4:30pm Martes, 3 de noviembre, 7am-7pm
- También puede optar por pagar para enviar su boleta por correo a través de correo de primera clase o algun otro transportista de correo come FedEx, UPS, etc. para que pueda estar seguro de que llegará a tiempo.
Para saber si su boleta ha sido recibida por el Departamento de Elecciones, haga clic AQUI
- Published in Dallas County, Elections
MAIL-IN BALLOTS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- If you have not received your requested mail ballot go vote early in person at any of the 61 early voting locations in Dallas County. Do not wait for your ballot to come by mail. Let the clerk at the polling location know you are voting in person because your mail ballot never arrived. Vote by 7PM on Friday, October 30th during early voting, rather than waiting until Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. Please take your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID.
To find your closest early voting locations click HERE
- If you have received your mail ballot but have not yet mailed it, take your mail ballot with you to any of the 61 early voting locations in Dallas County by Friday, October 30th and surrender it to the Election Judge or clerks when you sign in to vote. Please take your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID.
To find your closest early voting locations click HERE
- To deliver your mail ballot in person, take it to the drop box at the Elections Department – 1520 Round Table, Dallas. There is a drive-thru service, so you do not have to leave your vehicle. You must bring your driver’s license or one of the other approved forms of photo ID with you when you drop off your ballot. Please note that nobody else can drop off your mail ballot for you.
Today through Saturday, October 31, 7am-7pm Sunday, November 1, 11am-4pm Monday, November 2, 8am-4:30pm Tuesday, November 3, 7am-7pm
- You may also choose to pay to send your mail ballot through priority mail or other common or contract carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc.) so that you may be certain it will arrive on time.
To find out if your ballot has been received by the Elections Department click HERE
- Published in Dallas County, Elections
LULAC FOCUSED ON MASSIVE GET- OUT-THE-VOTE AND THE CENSUS COUNT
DALLAS – The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is encouraging the Latino community in North Texas to register to vote and get counted in the 2020 Census. LULAC District III and Council 4782 are hosting a Lowrider Cruise from Grand Prairie to Dallas communities to remind citizens that early voting starts this next Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and that the 2020 Census has been extended to October 30, 2020.
“We need to get out like never before and take action if we want the voices of Juan and Maria to be heard,” says Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President. “We have been the political piñatas long enough. Now it’s time we decide for ourselves how we want to be counted and treated. Latinos have the numbers to show their power but only when we remind our leaders we’re here and when we go vote,” he adds.
The intense get-out-the-vote campaign is being made possible through a micro-grant award that Council 4782 was awarded from LULAC National as an incentive to be creative and get the word out.
The Get-Out-the-Vote & 2020 Census cruise will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020. A Press Conference will take place at 2602 Beltline Road at the Grand Prairie ISD Parking lot at 12:15PM. Invited VIP guests include: The Mayors of Dallas and Grand Prairie plus City Council Members of both cities. Also invited are the Dallas County Judge and all Dallas County Commissioners.
Organizers said the ride starts immediately afterward and will wind its way through Oak Cliff , West Dallas, Downtown (Klyde Warren Park), Reverchon Park, Love Field and culminate at Bachman Lake, Northwest Highway.
“2020 is a decisive year for Latina empowerment when women in America are the ones deciding the outcome of who is elected for President of the United States,” said Sindy Benavides, LULAC National Chief Executive Officer. “Also, campaigns like this one are where the power of LULAC truly comes from as every council and every member. We actively engage family, friends and neighbors in exercising the greatest freedoms of our democracy by being taken into account in our country,” she adds.
The cruise will only drive along the designated streets (see below) and not make any stops in compliance with Covid-19 safety precautions and local ordinances. “The main objective is to remind citizens to exercise their right to vote and know that in close elections, every vote matters,” says Dr. Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner. “What I love about this event is that it emphasizes family, cultural unity and what we can do when we work together. Nothing can stop us,” adds Garcia.
LULAC District III Director, Bryan Parra acknowledges that Latino voters are energized and ready to act. “The issues before us are historic and so is the potential impact we can make,” he says. “We have an opportunity like never before to show Latinos are united and showing our strength at the ballot box,” adds Parra.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit https://lulac.org/
- Published in Census, Dallas County
‘Tu voto es su vos’: ‘Hey Chica’ Voting Drive Story
‘Tu voto es su vos’: ‘Hey Chica’ voting drive encourages Latinas to get out the vote
Latina voters are mobilizing like never before.
“Latinas are going to be one of the loudest voices in this election,” said Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia.
Dallas County Latina leaders organized a get out the vote drive this week called “Hey Chica.”
“Hey Chica, come on out and vote. Tu voto es su vos. Come and be counted,” Garcia said.
Read the full WFAA Channel 8 story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/dallas-county-latina-leaders-hosting-voting-drives-to-encourage-latinas-to-vote/287-196ff7ad-2fbe-4a13-9809-87217ff38048
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