Elections

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Major changes on the Burbank City Council

Former Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz has moved on. Schultz officially stepped down from his position as mayor/council member on Monday, November 25. In the November 5 general election, Schultz won the race to represent the 44th District in the State Assembly. Schultz beat Republican opponent Tony Rodriguez by a landslide. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office certified the election […]
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Pro-choice wins in November election signals major support for reproductive rights

. Eric Tegethoff, producer/reporter, Northern Rockies News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights. Therefore,  supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion in Idaho say they are feeling momentum. Voters approved seven of 10 state abortion-rights measures, including in Montana. A Florida measure received a […]
Friday, November 15, 2024

Burbank City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony claims victory in November 5 Election

Burbank City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony is declaring victory in the November 5 Election. Anthony topped the list of nine candidates from the very first ballot count. Realtor Chris Rizzotti is in second place, with former Burbank Assistant City Manager Judie Wilke in third. The two candidates with the most votes at the end of the ballot count win the two […]
Saturday, November 9, 2024

The transition to a new administration begins

  Here’s a look back on some of the major moments of the past week. On Tuesday, November 5, Donald Trump won the presidency in a historic comeback.   ICYMI – Watch Donald Trump’s Full Election Night Speech here: https://t.co/Yx2KmfPlzl pic.twitter.com/J7NBFjmc4o — CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2024     VP Harris: “We must accept the results of this election. Earlier […]
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Down to the wire for Burbank candidates and measure ABC

  Today is the last day to vote in the November 5 General Election. The national, state, and county measures and candidates are getting most of the attention and campaign ads. However, some local Burbank candidates and a major Burbank Unified School District measure are also on the ballot. Two seats are open on the Burbank City Council. Nine candidates […]
Friday, November 1, 2024

Vote center is up and running in Burbank

Voters in Burbank have a new option for casting their ballots in the November 5 General Election. A Vote Center opened last weekend at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Boulevard.  According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office, this is one of 122 vote centers across Los Angeles County. The Vote Centers will be open […]
Monday, September 16, 2024

Many U.S. voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in certain circumstances. Researchers from Sacramento State and San Diego State universities asked more than 900 partisan voters about housing and homelessness and then asked them to choose, […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Watch out for election scams

  Shanteya Hudson, producer/reporter, North Carolina News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Scammers are on the prowl this election season. They target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information, or gain their financial data. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about bad actors impersonating campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Meredith Radford, senior communications specialist […]
Monday, September 2, 2024

Senior voters to be key in battleground states like Michigan

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service   New survey results from AARP sheds some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues will likely shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout […]