Venice Neighborhood Council bi-annual election gets underway with a “candidate recruitment” kickoff at the Canal Club last Thursday. The new board will be installed at the June Board meeting.

There are 21 offices to be filled. So far only seven members have stated they will not run again.

The following are the events to come.

12 Mar — Candidate Recruitment BBQ – noon – 2 pm, Oakwood recreational Center, 767 California St

31 Mar — Candidate Recruitment event “Politics Ain’t for Sissies,” 7-9 pm at Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

6 Apr — Candidate filing closes 11:59 pm

9 Apr — Deadline to submit candidate photos and statements for viewing on EmpowerLA.org

13 Apr — Candidate Orientation

18 Apr — Deadline to challenge Candidate certification

21 Apr — Deadline to withdraw candidacy

25 May — Tentative deadline to submit photos and statements for VNC Election Guide that will be hand distributed throughout the VNC area

2 Jun — Candidate Forum

5 Jun — VENICE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTION

8 Jun — Deadline for provisional voter supporting documentation

10 Jun — Deadline to request recount or challenge