FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2024
 

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., to Visit Alma Mater Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Calif. – California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., will visit her high school alma mater, Manual Arts High School, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. 

As California’s Chief Elections Officer, Secretary Weber is responsible for the administration and enforcement of election laws and laws pertaining to variety of policy areas including political reform, business programs, archives, information technology, and management services.

Secretary Weber will meet with Principal Alejandro Macias and his administration, student government representatives, and students in classrooms. 

“The mission of Manual Arts is to develop successful, resilient, and self-reliant students to be advocates for change in their school, community, and on a global scale. Being an advocate for change is a crucial part of democracy. I’m excited to have the opportunity to share my background, hear what the students of Manual Arts have to say, and discuss the importance of voting and civic engagement with them,” Secretary Weber noted.

California allows those who are 16 and 17 years of age and meet specific requirements to pre-register to vote.

More information about pre-registering to vote can be found at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/pre-register-16-vote-18/pre-reg-faqs. 

More information about Secretary of State Weber can be found at www.sos.ca.gov/administration/about.