Measure on the ballot in the 2020 California General Election in Oakland.
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Get StartedCurrently, persons under the age of 18 cannot vote in Oakland school board elections. This measure would give the Oakland City Council authority to lower the voting age for Oakland school board elections from 18 to 16. Specifically, the City Council would be authorized to adopt an ordinance allowing persons aged 16 and 17 to vote for the Office of School Board Director. This measure would not allow the City Council to change any other voter eligibility requirements under state law.
A "YES" vote on Measure QQ is a vote in favor of amending the city charter to allow those 16 and older to vote for School Board Director.
A "NO" vote on Measure QQ is a vote in opposition to amending the city charter to allow those 16 and older to vote for School Board Director.
Shall a measure amending the City of Oakland Charter LI to authorize the City Council, by adoption of an ordinance, to authorize persons aged 16 and above, who are 1 otherwise eligible to vote under state and local law, to vote for the Office of 1 School Board Director, be adopted?
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