Proposition 5 – A Defeat For Ballot Transparency
by Jon Coupal
President, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
In a few short weeks, California voters will have the opportunity to reject several bad ballot measures which threaten their financial security. The worst of these by far is Proposition 5 because it would lower the vote threshold for local bonds from two-thirds to 55%. The two-thirds vote requirement for local general obligation bonds has been in the California Constitution since 1879 as a protection for property owners against excessive debt that must be repaid in the future, sometimes for decades.
The fact that Prop. 5 reduces the vote threshold is a material fact that voters should know in order to make an informed decision when they cast their ballots.
For statewide ballot measures, the California Attorney General is responsible for preparing a title and summary as well as the ballot label, which is the question that is presented to the voters. The ballot label is the only ballot material that is seen by every voter. Its importance cannot be overstated.
In apparent recognition that the reduction in the vote threshold for local bonds is the central purpose of Prop. 5, the Attorney General acknowledged this proposed change in law for both the title and summary yet, incredibly, not the ballot label even though it easily could have been included without exceeding the 75-word limit.
Here’s what the ballot label says: ALLOWS LOCAL BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 55% VOTER APPROVAL. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Allows approval of local infrastructure and housing bonds for low-and middle-income Californians with 55% vote. [Fiscal Impact not included].”
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) concluded that the omission constituted a violation of the Elections Code and filed a legal action in the Sacramento Superior Court which has jurisdiction over such ballot language disputes. Not surprisingly, the trial judge, Honorable Shelleyanne Chang, ruled in favor of HJTA finding that the failure to describe the existing vote threshold rendered the ballot label “misleading.” She correctly declared that the reduction itself is the “chief purpose” of Proposition 5 and the Attorney General has a duty to inform the public of a measure’s “character and purpose.” She further explained that a voter might be misled in thinking that the measure “increases” the voter approval requirement from a majority vote to a 55 percent vote.
Judge Chang also rejected the Attorney General’s argument that he was entitled to presume that the voters know existing law and should therefore fully understand Proposition 5 from the language as written. But vote thresholds in California vary significantly depending on the issue. Local special taxes have a different threshold than general taxes and school bonds have an entirely different threshold. To suggest that typical voters know what the current vote threshold is for local general obligation bonds is baseless, especially when few politicians know what they are.
Regrettably, Attorney General Bonta filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District. There, the court reversed Judge Chang’s well-reasoned opinion and concluded that it was within the A.G.’s “discretion” to exclude a critical fact in the ballot label.
Ironically, in agreeing with A.G. that he could assume that voters would know what the current law required, the Court of Appeal also exposed its own ignorance. In its opening discussion of Proposition 5, the court states, “Since the adoption of Proposition 13 following it passage in 1978, local bonds and taxes to support those bonds generally must be approved by a two-thirds vote of electorate.” That’s wrong. The two-thirds vote requirement for local bonds has been a part of the California Constitution since 1879!
Although disappointing, the loss for taxpayers in the Court of Appeal, especially after the victory in the trial court, highlighted the recurring issue of how the ballot material process has been horribly politicized by the Attorney General. That could help in educating voters as to what Proposition 5 really does and the importance of voter education, especially when facing deceptive ballot material.
Proposition 5 – A Defeat For Ballot Transparency
by Jon Coupal
President, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
In a few short weeks, California voters will have the opportunity to reject several bad ballot measures which threaten their financial security. The worst of these by far is Proposition 5 because it would lower the vote threshold for local bonds from two-thirds to 55%. The two-thirds vote requirement for local general obligation bonds has been in the California Constitution since 1879 as a protection for property owners against excessive debt that must be repaid in the future, sometimes for decades.
The fact that Prop. 5 reduces the vote threshold is a material fact that voters should know in order to make an informed decision when they cast their ballots.
For statewide ballot measures, the California Attorney General is responsible for preparing a title and summary as well as the ballot label, which is the question that is presented to the voters. The ballot label is the only ballot material that is seen by every voter. Its importance cannot be overstated.
In apparent recognition that the reduction in the vote threshold for local bonds is the central purpose of Prop. 5, the Attorney General acknowledged this proposed change in law for both the title and summary yet, incredibly, not the ballot label even though it easily could have been included without exceeding the 75-word limit.
Here’s what the ballot label says: ALLOWS LOCAL BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 55% VOTER APPROVAL. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Allows approval of local infrastructure and housing bonds for low-and middle-income Californians with 55% vote. [Fiscal Impact not included].”
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) concluded that the omission constituted a violation of the Elections Code and filed a legal action in the Sacramento Superior Court which has jurisdiction over such ballot language disputes. Not surprisingly, the trial judge, Honorable Shelleyanne Chang, ruled in favor of HJTA finding that the failure to describe the existing vote threshold rendered the ballot label “misleading.” She correctly declared that the reduction itself is the “chief purpose” of Proposition 5 and the Attorney General has a duty to inform the public of a measure’s “character and purpose.” She further explained that a voter might be misled in thinking that the measure “increases” the voter approval requirement from a majority vote to a 55 percent vote.
Judge Chang also rejected the Attorney General’s argument that he was entitled to presume that the voters know existing law and should therefore fully understand Proposition 5 from the language as written. But vote thresholds in California vary significantly depending on the issue. Local special taxes have a different threshold than general taxes and school bonds have an entirely different threshold. To suggest that typical voters know what the current vote threshold is for local general obligation bonds is baseless, especially when few politicians know what they are.
Regrettably, Attorney General Bonta filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District. There, the court reversed Judge Chang’s well-reasoned opinion and concluded that it was within the A.G.’s “discretion” to exclude a critical fact in the ballot label.
Ironically, in agreeing with A.G. that he could assume that voters would know what the current law required, the Court of Appeal also exposed its own ignorance. In its opening discussion of Proposition 5, the court states, “Since the adoption of Proposition 13 following it passage in 1978, local bonds and taxes to support those bonds generally must be approved by a two-thirds vote of electorate.” That’s wrong. The two-thirds vote requirement for local bonds has been a part of the California Constitution since 1879!
Although disappointing, the loss for taxpayers in the Court of Appeal, especially after the victory in the trial court, highlighted the recurring issue of how the ballot material process has been horribly politicized by the Attorney General. That could help in educating voters as to what Proposition 5 really does and the importance of voter education, especially when facing deceptive ballot material.
LIST OF UPCOMING GOP EVENTS
- Santa Cruz RWF: September Coffee Talk and Social
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 10:00 am – California Coffee, 9105 Soquel Drive, Aptos
- Briones Society: 2nd Thursday Happy Hour
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , San Francisco
- Tri-Valley Republicans: Government Intrusion of Our Individual Rights featuring Kevin Snider
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Pleasanton
- Trump 47 Committee: Afternoon Reception with President Trump (Woodside)
Friday, September 13, 2024 / N/A – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Woodside
- Anita Chen for Congress Campaign Sprint – Fremont
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 9:00 am – Old Mission Community Park, 1000 Pine Street, Fremont
- Leadership Institute: GOTV Training (Fairfield)
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 9:30 am – Jelly Belly Factory, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
- Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco: Bay Area Rodeo – Best Buck in the Bay
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 12:00 pm – Russian Rive Rodeo Grounds, , Duncan Mills
- Hon Lien for Milpitas Mayor Fundraiser
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 2:00 pm – King Eggroll Express, 442 W Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
- John Duarte for Congress: Caymus Wine Reception
Monday, September 16, 2024 / 4:30 pm – Caymus Vineyards, 8700 Conn Creek Rd., Rutherford
- Winemaker Dinner in Support of John Duarte for Congress (CA-13)
Monday, September 16, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , St. Helena
- Novato RWF: September Luncheon featuring Nan Su
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 11:30 am – Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
- San Francisco Briones Society: 2024 Asian American Republican Dinner
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , San Francisco
- Napa County GOP: September Meeting featuring Nan Su (Epoch Times)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 6:30 pm – NapaSport Steakhouse , 145 Gasser Dr., Suite A , Napa
- Santa Cruz RWF: Private Showing of “Reagan”
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 7:00 pm – CineLux Scotts Valley Cinema , 226 Mount Hermon Rd , Scotts Valley
- Commonwealth Club: Risks and Returns featuring Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 11:30 am – Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
- Mid-Peninsula RWF: September Luncheon featuring Vicki Nohrden
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 11:30 am – Divino Ristorante , 968 Ralston Avenue , Belmont
- Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition: Joint Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 4:00 pm – Mission College, Gilmor Center, Room 107 (Parking Lots C and D), , Santa Clara
- Monterey County Republican Party: Annual Reagan Dinner featuring Adam Carolla
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Salinas Sports Complex , 1034 North Main Street , Salinas
- Sunnyvale Candidate Forum 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, 570 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale
- SPARC and CCR: Vote Smart: Decoding November Ballot Measures featuring Tino Rossi
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Lamorinda RWF: September Luncheon featuring Local Republican Candidates Sonia Ledo, Katherine Piccinini, and Joe Rubay
Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 11:30 am – Zio Fraedos, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
- West Valley RWF: September Luncheon featuring Loren Spivack and Dr. Gloria Hom
Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 11:30 am – Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
- Vallejo Navy League: Sunset Cruise Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America
Friday, September 20, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, ,
- Mid-Peninsula RWF: Fundraiser Trivia Game & Silent Auction featuring Taylor Luna
Saturday, September 21, 2024 / 2:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Redwood City
- Pacific Research Institute: Annual Sir Antony Fisher Dinner featuring Kimberley Strassel
Saturday, September 21, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley , 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto
- The Republican Club of San Francisco: Dinner featuring Kash Patel and film Government Gangsters
Monday, September 23, 2024 / 5:30 pm – The Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street , San Francisco
- San Ramon Valley RWF: Election Integrity and Counting Your Vote in Contra Costa County featuring Julie Mobley
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / 11:30 am – Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville
- Santa Cruz RWF: September General Meeting featuring Nan Su
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / 12:00 pm – Seascape Golf Club, , Aptos
- SVACR: Elections – Are They Secure? Featuring Dr. Douglas Frank
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 9:00 am – Three Flames, 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose
- Marin Republican Women Federated: What Effect Will the Election Outcome Have On Your Financial Planning featuring David Hollander, Esq
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 11:30 am – The Club at McInnis, , San Rafael
- San Mateo County Republican Party: Annual Reagan Dinner featuring Brian Sussman
Thursday, September 26, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, ,
- Alameda County Republican Party: Jason Chaffetz at UC Berkeley Campus
Friday, September 27, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Berkeley
- The Republican Club at The Villages: General Meeting and Bar-B-Que
Saturday, September 28, 2024 / 3:00 pm – Gazebo Park, The Villages, Evergreen, San Jose
- SVACR: School Board Candidates Fundraising Luncheon
Sunday, September 29, 2024 / 1:00 pm – Calvary Chapel San Jose, 1175 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose
- Northern California Extravaganza in Support of Steve Garvey for U.S. Senate
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 / 5:00 pm – Jelly Belly Factory, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
- Joint Venture Silicon Valley: 2024 Silicon Valley Poll Briefing
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 / 9:00 am – The IMAX Theater at The Tech Interactive , 201 South Market Street , San Jose
- Hoover Institution: Reimagining American Institutions – Presidential Transitions featuring Brandice Canes-Wrone and Christopher P. Liddell
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / 10:00 am – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Mt Diablo Republican Club: Why Crime is Out of Control and What is Going on in California Policing featuring Paul Kunkel – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo
- Contra Costa Republican Party: Yes on 36 featuring John McGinness – SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 10, 2024 / 6:00 pm – , ,
- Commonwealth Club: Sky High and Anchors Aweigh (Blue Angels)
Saturday, October 12, 2024 / 1:00 pm – The Commonwealth Club of California, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
- SPARC: The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide featuring Tim Anaya – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills
- Assemblyman Joe Patterson: Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers Game
Sunday, October 27, 2024 / 5:20 pm – Levi Stadium, 4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara
- Alameda County Republican Party: Election Integrity Team (Every Wednesday via Zoom)
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Mt Diablo Republican Club: Communism and Socialism Affects on Higher Education featuring Phillip Magness – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Amy Sharp: Making A Difference in Education
by Roger Riffenburgh
As she runs for her third term on the Solano County Board of Education, Amy Sharp sets an example of a trustee who can make important progress in serving students, despite being the lone Republican on a seven member board. She has succeeded by building relationships on the board and in the community, pointing out problems and providing solutions, and asking board members to take responsibility. Amy’s key belief is: “Our kids aren’t one-size-fits-all. And their education shouldn’t be either.”
The Solano County Board of Education has a different role than a typical school district board. The County Board supports local districts, runs programs at the juvenile detention facility, offers special and vocational education, and authorizes charter schools in the county.
Sharp is proud of her successful advocacy. After hearing repeated complaints about failures to transport special education students properly, sometimes leaving students sitting by the street, Amy pushed the board to get a transition coordinator to have services in place for students from their first day in the classroom. She learned from parole officers that Individual Education Plans for kids in the juvenile justice system were not being implemented well. She says, “We need to help kids in the system get off the wrong path and onto the right one.” She has worked well with other local agencies to attack the problem, which has led to wide bi-partisan support for her efforts.
Sometimes she has succeeded by simply taking an item off the consent calendar and requiring board members to vote publicly on a questionable action. She found some large budget reallocations being made by staff contrary to the Education Code, called them out, and now they are being done correctly. While previously the budget was presented with little time to evaluate it, her efforts have led to earlier review to allow time to analyze the budget.
Amy Sharp’s day job is serving as a district representative for county Supervisor Mitch Mashburn. Among her activities in the community has been serving as Honorary Commander for the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, which allowed her to shadow service members and gain insight into their work.
Amy grew up in Stockton. After high school, she attended Sacramento State University, where she met Dan Sharp at the College Republicans club. Eventually, they married and moved to Solano County, where her husband was raised. They had two sons, and Amy cared for them as a stay-at-home-mom. As her boys grew up, she went to work at her husband’s business, which does political and land use consulting.
At the same time, Amy started advocating for children, as she saw the difficulties that her two nieces faced while trying to get an education. They suffered from Batten Disease, a debilitating neurological disorder. Despite good intentions from the staff, the special education system sometimes left them without transportation or other needs. They eventually succumbed to the disease.
In 2016 when the seat came open on the County Board of Education, she ran for it and won, motivated in part by a desire to honor her nieces. And in 2018 she finished up her Sacramento State BA in Government/Political Science.
The Board of Education’s 2nd District (see map) includes Vacaville North of I-80, Fairfield West of I-80, Green Valley, Suisun Valley, and other parts of rural Solano County and Napa County.
Amy Sharp lives in Vacaville with her husband Dan. In her spare time one might find her scrapbooking with photos and memorabilia. You can learn more about Amy on her campaign website, amysharp.org.
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Amy Sharp: Making A Difference in Education
by Roger Riffenburgh
As she runs for her third term on the Solano County Board of Education, Amy Sharp sets an example of a trustee who can make important progress in serving students, despite being the lone Republican on a seven member board. She has succeeded by building relationships on the board and in the community, pointing out problems and providing solutions, and asking board members to take responsibility. Amy’s key belief is: “Our kids aren’t one-size-fits-all. And their education shouldn’t be either.”
The Solano County Board of Education has a different role than a typical school district board. The County Board supports local districts, runs programs at the juvenile detention facility, offers special and vocational education, and authorizes charter schools in the county.
Sharp is proud of her successful advocacy. After hearing repeated complaints about failures to transport special education students properly, sometimes leaving students sitting by the street, Amy pushed the board to get a transition coordinator to have services in place for students from their first day in the classroom. She learned from parole officers that Individual Education Plans for kids in the juvenile justice system were not being implemented well. She says, “We need to help kids in the system get off the wrong path and onto the right one.” She has worked well with other local agencies to attack the problem, which has led to wide bi-partisan support for her efforts.
Sometimes she has succeeded by simply taking an item off the consent calendar and requiring board members to vote publicly on a questionable action. She found some large budget reallocations being made by staff contrary to the Education Code, called them out, and now they are being done correctly. While previously the budget was presented with little time to evaluate it, her efforts have led to earlier review to allow time to analyze the budget.
Amy Sharp’s day job is serving as a district representative for county Supervisor Mitch Mashburn. Among her activities in the community has been serving as Honorary Commander for the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, which allowed her to shadow service members and gain insight into their work.
Amy grew up in Stockton. After high school, she attended Sacramento State University, where she met Dan Sharp at the College Republicans club. Eventually, they married and moved to Solano County, where her husband was raised. They had two sons, and Amy cared for them as a stay-at-home-mom. As her boys grew up, she went to work at her husband’s business, which does political and land use consulting.
At the same time, Amy started advocating for children, as she saw the difficulties that her two nieces faced while trying to get an education. They suffered from Batten Disease, a debilitating neurological disorder. Despite good intentions from the staff, the special education system sometimes left them without transportation or other needs. They eventually succumbed to the disease.
In 2016 when the seat came open on the County Board of Education, she ran for it and won, motivated in part by a desire to honor her nieces. And in 2018 she finished up her Sacramento State BA in Government/Political Science.
The Board of Education’s 2nd District (see map) includes Vacaville North of I-80, Fairfield West of I-80, Green Valley, Suisun Valley, and other parts of rural Solano County and Napa County.
Amy Sharp lives in Vacaville with her husband Dan. In her spare time one might find her scrapbooking with photos and memorabilia. You can learn more about Amy on her campaign website, amysharp.org.
California Citizens Redistricting Commission – District Viewer
The Commission has developed a district viewer that allows you to more easily navigate visualizations and zoom in and out of geographic areas while layering congressional, State Senate and Assembly boundaries.
LIST OF UPCOMING GOP EVENTS
- Santa Cruz RWF: September Coffee Talk and Social
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 10:00 am – California Coffee, 9105 Soquel Drive, Aptos
- Briones Society: 2nd Thursday Happy Hour
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , San Francisco
- Tri-Valley Republicans: Government Intrusion of Our Individual Rights featuring Kevin Snider
Thursday, September 12, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Pleasanton
- Trump 47 Committee: Afternoon Reception with President Trump (Woodside)
Friday, September 13, 2024 / N/A – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Woodside
- Anita Chen for Congress Campaign Sprint – Fremont
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 9:00 am – Old Mission Community Park, 1000 Pine Street, Fremont
- Leadership Institute: GOTV Training (Fairfield)
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 9:30 am – Jelly Belly Factory, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
- Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco: Bay Area Rodeo – Best Buck in the Bay
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 12:00 pm – Russian Rive Rodeo Grounds, , Duncan Mills
- Hon Lien for Milpitas Mayor Fundraiser
Saturday, September 14, 2024 / 2:00 pm – King Eggroll Express, 442 W Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
- John Duarte for Congress: Caymus Wine Reception
Monday, September 16, 2024 / 4:30 pm – Caymus Vineyards, 8700 Conn Creek Rd., Rutherford
- Winemaker Dinner in Support of John Duarte for Congress (CA-13)
Monday, September 16, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , St. Helena
- Novato RWF: September Luncheon featuring Nan Su
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 11:30 am – Marin Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
- San Francisco Briones Society: 2024 Asian American Republican Dinner
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , San Francisco
- Napa County GOP: September Meeting featuring Nan Su (Epoch Times)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 6:30 pm – NapaSport Steakhouse , 145 Gasser Dr., Suite A , Napa
- Santa Cruz RWF: Private Showing of “Reagan”
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 / 7:00 pm – CineLux Scotts Valley Cinema , 226 Mount Hermon Rd , Scotts Valley
- Commonwealth Club: Risks and Returns featuring Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 11:30 am – Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
- Mid-Peninsula RWF: September Luncheon featuring Vicki Nohrden
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 11:30 am – Divino Ristorante , 968 Ralston Avenue , Belmont
- Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition: Joint Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 4:00 pm – Mission College, Gilmor Center, Room 107 (Parking Lots C and D), , Santa Clara
- Monterey County Republican Party: Annual Reagan Dinner featuring Adam Carolla
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Salinas Sports Complex , 1034 North Main Street , Salinas
- Sunnyvale Candidate Forum 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, 570 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale
- SPARC and CCR: Vote Smart: Decoding November Ballot Measures featuring Tino Rossi
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Lamorinda RWF: September Luncheon featuring Local Republican Candidates Sonia Ledo, Katherine Piccinini, and Joe Rubay
Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 11:30 am – Zio Fraedos, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
- West Valley RWF: September Luncheon featuring Loren Spivack and Dr. Gloria Hom
Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 11:30 am – Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
- Vallejo Navy League: Sunset Cruise Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America
Friday, September 20, 2024 / 6:30 pm – Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, ,
- Mid-Peninsula RWF: Fundraiser Trivia Game & Silent Auction featuring Taylor Luna
Saturday, September 21, 2024 / 2:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Redwood City
- Pacific Research Institute: Annual Sir Antony Fisher Dinner featuring Kimberley Strassel
Saturday, September 21, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley , 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto
- The Republican Club of San Francisco: Dinner featuring Kash Patel and film Government Gangsters
Monday, September 23, 2024 / 5:30 pm – The Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street , San Francisco
- San Ramon Valley RWF: Election Integrity and Counting Your Vote in Contra Costa County featuring Julie Mobley
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / 11:30 am – Black Bear Diner, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville
- Santa Cruz RWF: September General Meeting featuring Nan Su
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / 12:00 pm – Seascape Golf Club, , Aptos
- SVACR: Elections – Are They Secure? Featuring Dr. Douglas Frank
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 9:00 am – Three Flames, 1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose
- Marin Republican Women Federated: What Effect Will the Election Outcome Have On Your Financial Planning featuring David Hollander, Esq
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 / 11:30 am – The Club at McInnis, , San Rafael
- San Mateo County Republican Party: Annual Reagan Dinner featuring Brian Sussman
Thursday, September 26, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, ,
- Alameda County Republican Party: Jason Chaffetz at UC Berkeley Campus
Friday, September 27, 2024 / 5:30 pm – Location Provided Upon RSVP, , Berkeley
- The Republican Club at The Villages: General Meeting and Bar-B-Que
Saturday, September 28, 2024 / 3:00 pm – Gazebo Park, The Villages, Evergreen, San Jose
- SVACR: School Board Candidates Fundraising Luncheon
Sunday, September 29, 2024 / 1:00 pm – Calvary Chapel San Jose, 1175 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose
- Northern California Extravaganza in Support of Steve Garvey for U.S. Senate
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 / 5:00 pm – Jelly Belly Factory, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield
- Joint Venture Silicon Valley: 2024 Silicon Valley Poll Briefing
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 / 9:00 am – The IMAX Theater at The Tech Interactive , 201 South Market Street , San Jose
- Hoover Institution: Reimagining American Institutions – Presidential Transitions featuring Brandice Canes-Wrone and Christopher P. Liddell
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / 10:00 am – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Mt Diablo Republican Club: Why Crime is Out of Control and What is Going on in California Policing featuring Paul Kunkel – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo
- Contra Costa Republican Party: Yes on 36 featuring John McGinness – SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 10, 2024 / 6:00 pm – , ,
- Commonwealth Club: Sky High and Anchors Aweigh (Blue Angels)
Saturday, October 12, 2024 / 1:00 pm – The Commonwealth Club of California, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
- SPARC: The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide featuring Tim Anaya – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Place, Los Altos Hills
- Assemblyman Joe Patterson: Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers Game
Sunday, October 27, 2024 / 5:20 pm – Levi Stadium, 4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara
- Alameda County Republican Party: Election Integrity Team (Every Wednesday via Zoom)
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Online (Via Zoom), ,
- Mt Diablo Republican Club: Communism and Socialism Affects on Higher Education featuring Phillip Magness – SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 / 6:00 pm – Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo