Spring 2013
Committee:
Relations with Local Senates
Whereas, One of the purposes of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges in its Constitution (Article 2) is advocacy—engaging in strategic advocacy efforts outside of the California Community College system to bolster both public and legislative support for the community colleges;
Whereas, The community college system has some of the best student advocates in the state; however, advocacy is only harder with low youth turnout in elections;
Whereas, Exit polling according to Cable News Network (CNN) showed voters age 18-29 made up 28 percent of the electorate in California, matching or beating every other age group except for the 45 to 64-year-old bracket in the overwhelming success of Proposition 30 in 2012; and
Whereas, Youth voter turnout increased with Proposition 30 due to advocacy and easier means to actually vote (such as online registration); with more creative means to vote such as community college polling places we would only strengthen our future endeavors more when standing up for affordable higher education;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges investigate which California Community Colleges are potential polling place locations.
Whereas, The community college system has some of the best student advocates in the state; however, advocacy is only harder with low youth turnout in elections;
Whereas, Exit polling according to Cable News Network (CNN) showed voters age 18-29 made up 28 percent of the electorate in California, matching or beating every other age group except for the 45 to 64-year-old bracket in the overwhelming success of Proposition 30 in 2012; and
Whereas, Youth voter turnout increased with Proposition 30 due to advocacy and easier means to actually vote (such as online registration); with more creative means to vote such as community college polling places we would only strengthen our future endeavors more when standing up for affordable higher education;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges investigate which California Community Colleges are potential polling place locations.