BY K.P. SANDER
Eastvale – It’s time to go to the polls, Eastvale, and voice your opinion for the municipality you call home. The 2014 Consolidated General Election is on Tues., Nov. 4, with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There have been a few opportunities for you to learn firsthand about the candidates for the three seats open on Eastvale’s City Council. The Chamber of Commerce offered a Candidate Forum on October 23, and the Eastvale Community News asked the candidates specific questions which they answered in the October edition (results for both options can be viewed at www.anapr.com).
Bill Newberry and the candidates for Eastvale City Council at the Forum held Thurs., Oct 23 at Ramirez Intermediate School. (Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Madrigal)
Of course there are a multitude of issues on the ballot and most voters have their own way of seeking out due diligence. Everything from the controversial Measure GG to the State Assembly is up for opinion, and your votes are needed to chart the courses.
The trend of early voting has become more prevalent in recent years for those unable to make it to the polls (or want their votes counted early), and this option is available leading up to Election Day. Registered voters may drop off a vote-by-mail ballot or vote on an accessible voting unit at the Registrar of Voters office, located at 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside. They are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you are voting by mail, keep in mind that the City of Eastvale’s office is a drop-off location. They are located at 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 (in the Gateway Shopping center at Limonite and Hamner). They can be reached at (951) 361-0900, and their hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Fridays).
If you need help finding your polling location, visit www.voteinfo.net. If you have received a sample ballot in the mail, your location is also listed on the back of that document. For more detailed direction, access one of the following links:
- If you live in the Eastvale 92880 zip code, please select your street name from the following list: http://www.voteinfo.net/voterInformation/root1104/92880est.htm.
- If you live in the Eastvale 91752 zip code, please select your street name from the following list: http://www.voteinfo.net/voterInformation/root1104/91752est.htm.
Remember, every vote matters. There is power in numbers, so let your voice be heard. Vote for your children, your community, and yourself. Vote to effect the changes you want to
