Jump to:
- Request your Vote By Mail (VBM) ballot
- Support voter registration
- Key deadlines
- Meet the candidates
- Stakeholder definitions
REQUEST YOUR BALLOT ONLINE,
NOW THROUGH MARCH 10TH.
Paper applications are available at the
Venice Library or available to print and submit here.
NOTE: Paper applications require additional
proof of stakeholder status to be submitted.
Please see the documentation guidelines here.
HOW TO SUPPORT VOTER REGISTRATION
There are multiple ways you can help increase the number of Venetians registered to vote in the 2025 VNC Elections whether by email, at a meeting or word-of-mouth.
NOTE: Proof of stakeholder status must be submitted with a paper application - see the Documentation Guidelines here.
Share the website to download a paper application (13 languages). The voter mails, faxes or emails the application it to the City Clerk.
Pick up a paper ballot application at the Venice Library then mail, fax or email it to the City Clerk. Their phone number is (213) 978-0444 or visit their website for more info
Distribute paper applications: You can pick up a small quantity of English/Spanish applications at the Venice Library (500 S. Venice Blvd) or email the Rules & Elections Committee to obtain applications.
Organize/participate in a voter registration activity at a location of your choosing such as: the Venice Farmer’s Market, Venice Library, residences, markets, community centers, or wherever Venetians gather. Download the Election Registration Guidelines document here. The process to register people is simple:
Voters fill out the paper application
You take a photo (using your phone or tablet) of the city-required documentation. Download the documentation guidelines here.
Contact the VNC Rules & Elections committee to arrange pick-up of the paper applications and receive instructions how to digitally transmit the documentation.
The VNC can provide all necessary tools to facilitate this process including paper ballots, pens, clipboards, instruction binder (with sample ballots in all languages), signage, and folding table if needed.
KEY DEADLINES
FEBRUARY 23, 5:30 PM - Candidate Meet and Greet at Venice Heritage Museum (228 Main Street)
FEBRUARY 25, 6:30 PM - Candidate Town Hall (via Zoom here: ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85629247080)
MARCH 10 - Last day to request a ballot
MARCH 18 - Last day to return your ballot (postmark date)
APRIL 2 - Official results announced
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Please see the current statements for candidates running for the Venice Neighborhood Council:
https://clerkappsele.lacity.org/NCElection/nccandidates?id=07a477e7-7cd6-49d6-5b9c-08dd04c697f9
An In-Person Candidate Meet and Greet will be held on Sunday, February 23 at 5:30 PM. Hosted by the Venice Heritage Museum (228 Main Street), this Meet and Greet provides you an opportunity to meet the candidates running.
A Zoom Candidate Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 PM. Moderated by community leader Naomi Nightingale, this Town Hall provides you an opportunity to learn more about the candidates running. Please sign on using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85629247080
Our digital candidate guide is now available here: https://councils.thewebcorner.com/assets/photos/5/page67b91706a50b6.pdf. Take a moment to download it and familiarize yourself with the people running to represent you!
WHO CAN VOTE?
LIVE
If you live in Venice, regardless of whether you rent, own, or are a person experiencing homelessness that resides in Venice, you are able to run and vote for the VNC.
WORK
If you work in Venice, you are considered a Stakeholder in the community and are encouraged to run and vote for the VNC.
OWN
If you own real property in Venice, you are a considered a Stakeholder and are eligible to run and vote for the VNC.
COMMUNITY INTEREST (1 SEAT)
A Stakeholder that has Community Interest is someone who is a member of or participates in a Community Organization within Venice. A “Community Organization” is an entity that has continuously maintained a physical street address within the boundaries of the neighborhood council for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that confer some benefit on the community within the boundaries of the neighborhood council. A for-profit entity shall not qualify as a Community Organization. Examples of Community Organizations may include Chambers of Commerce, houses of worship, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations.