Besides Obama versus McCain, did you know that there are also many critical state and local issues on the November Ballot?

• Does it seem like every year you are voting for another school parcel tax or school bond, but not sure how they actually benefit your kid's education?
• Or that every year we seem to have yet another state budget crisis?
• Did you know that we have 12 state initiatives this November? And that if approved, they will collectively issue another $15 billionin state bonds?

With the election around the corner, this is your chance to come learn about these issues. Join us for an afternoon of discussions with our panel of experts and speakers. We will discuss K-12 education, the state budget, and the November State Initiatives. All of them are critical issues that directly impact you as the voter. We will provide you with non-partisan analysis, you make the decision.

As a public service, this event is offered to you completely free by Silicon Valley Votes! Drop-ins are welcomed! But, we do appreciate a courtesy RSVP at: http://www.svvotes.org/wp/yourvote

Time: Sunday 10/19/2008, 1:15-4:30PM
Location: Santa Clara Central Park Library (Redwood Room)
2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA

Silicon Valley Votes! is a non-partisan voter education project targeting Silicon Valley professionals. This effort is initiated and co-hosted by concerned Silicon Valley professional organizations. The goals are not only to educate voters on the numerous November ballot issues, but also to drive basic civic understanding and participation. For more information, visit http://www.svvotes.org, or contact info@svvotes.org.