Elizabeth Wright, Co-chair of the VNC election committee helps Juliette Vigneaux sign up for Chair, Land Use and Planning, and Colleen Saro for Community Officer.

Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) “Candidate Recruitment” BBQ Saturday at Oakwood Recreation Center had some signups for the VNC 21 vacant offices but many offices still lack a candidate. For those who are still undeclared, the deadline is midnight, 6 April.

Next “Candidate Recruitment” event will be “Politics Ain’t for Sissies,” starring the Venice political power stars, the honorables Debra Bowen, Ruth Galanter, and Betsy Butler, and hosted by former Venice Neighborhood Council President Linda Lucks.

So Far those who have declared themselves candidates are:

President — Ira Koslow

Vice President — Yolanda Gonzalez
— Mark Lipman

Chair, Land Use and Planning — Vytas Juskys
— Thomas R. Sauer

Community Officer — Haseeb Rahman
— Joe Murphy
— Nate Golon
— Shep Stern

Election Events to come:

31 March — Candidate Recruitment event “Politics Ain’t for Sissies,” 7-9 pm at Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
6 April — Candidate filing closes 11:59 pm
9 April — Deadline to submit candidate photos and statements for viewing on EmpowerLA.org
13 April — Candidate Orientation
18 April — Deadline to challenge Candidate certification
21 April — 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 June — Candidate Forum
5 June — VENICE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTION
8 June — Deadline for provisional voter supporting documentation
10June — Deadline to request recount or challenge