FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
September 16, 2016
Contact:
Sam Mahood (916) 653-6575
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Secretary of State Alex Padilla Kicks Off High School Voter Education Weeks at John Burroughs High School
LOS ANGELES- Secretary of State Alex Padilla will visit John Burroughs High School on Monday, September 19 to kick off High School Voter Education Weeks (September 19 – 30).
Secretary of State Padilla will discuss the importance of voter registration and the role young people can play in shaping the future through civic participation.
The California Education Code designates the last two full weeks in April and September to be High School Voter Education Weeks. This provides an opportunity for high schools and their students to partner with elections officials to promote civic education and participation on campus and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active citizens.
Click here for resources and more information about High School Voter Education Weeks
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Secretary of State Padilla
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Monday, September 19, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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WHERE: |
John Burroughs High School 1920 W. Clark Avenue Burbank, CA 91506
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CONTACT: |
Sam Mahood, Secretary of State’s Office (916) 653-6575 Kimberley Clark, Burbank Unified School District (818) 729-4422
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