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Ballots have dropped! // Recap of Oct. Ceremonials + Oct. 6th BOS Meeting // Fending off legal challenges to Measure A // One more week until Day on the Bay!

Oct 09, 2026, 10:32 PM • Office of Supervisor Otto Lee
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Summary
With Election Day just 24 days away on November 3, Santa Clara County has mailed ballots to over 1 million active registered voters, including clear instructions and postage-paid envelopes. Supervisor Otto Lee emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and encourages voters to register by October 19 and return ballots via mail, drop boxes, or vote centers starting October 24. The newsletter highlights the upcoming Day on the Bay event on October 17 at Alviso Marina County Park, featuring family activities and free flu vaccinations. Additionally, the October 6 Board of Supervisors meeting included reports on animal care fee adjustments, support for worker-owned cooperatives, and child welfare system improvements. The office remains committed to supporting transparent elections and community well-being.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
  • Support for accessible and transparent elections
  • Promotion of voter registration and participation
  • Support for worker-owned cooperative ecosystem
  • Advocacy for child welfare system improvements
Agenda items and issues mentioned
  • Fee adjustments for animal care and control services
  • Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan 2022-2027
  • Strengthening worker-owned cooperative ecosystem
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month recognition
Meetings and events mentioned
  • Day on the Bay, October 17, 2026
  • October 6, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting
  • October Ceremonials presentations
  • Voter registration deadline, October 19, 2026
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