Marian Shostrom, Contra Costa County Coordinator

A team of volunteers worked on the Voter’s Edge California (VEC) for Contra Costa County voters. They emailed and phoned candidates, added information about candidate forums, videos of candidate roundtables, and articles about contests. For local measures, they uploaded information from the County Elections Department, and added information such as videos, editorials, and pro/con information. A huge thank you to these LWVDV members: Local Coordinators Tiffany Martin and Sue Brandy for playing multiple roles; volunteers Patti Bittenbender, Elaine Carroll, Rae Cecchettini, Karen Dolder, Jen Faught, Martha Goralka, Barbara Hill, and Suzan Requa for verifying candidate emails, and encouraging and cajoling candidates to post their profiles on Voter’s Edge. Because of their dedication, Contra Costa candidates are participating at one of the highest rates in California.

As of a week before the November 6th election, 68% of Contra Costa’s 233 candidates have posted profiles on Voter’s Edge. (The state average is 39%). Candidates have until Saturday, November 3rd, to add information to their profiles. If you have not yet voted, be sure to look at http://votersedge.org/ca. And, for LWVC videos about ballot propositions, go here:  bit.ly/BallotMeasureVideosNov2018