For

immediate Release – May 16th, 2018

YES on Measure E Committee Reports Elections Office is Making A Correction to the Voter
Information Guide

Grass Valley, CA – The YES on Measure E – Citizens for the Future of Grass Valley
committee is announcing that the Nevada County Elections office is working to make
corrections to the Voter Information Guide, as it applies to the Measure E “Primary
Argument For” and the “Rebuttal to the Argument Against” statements. When the original
argument and rebuttal were submitted, they included three signatory names: that of local
business owner Daniel Swartzendruber, involved community member Marty Lombardi,
and local business professional Elizabeth Poston. These three individuals were the original
signers of the petition drive to get Measure E on the ballot. When the Voter Information
Guide was published for the Statewide Direct Primary Election, it included only the name of
Daniel Swartzendruber as signatory to the argument and rebuttal statements. The other
two names submitted were missing. The Nevada County Elections office was notified and
quickly responded saying that the mistake was made during the printing process. They
have communicated that they are working to remedy the omission and are mailing direct
notices to all City of Grass Valley registered voters. According to the Elections Office they
will be mailing these notices, today, Wednesday, May 16th. Additionally, they have included
the corrected measure arguments on their website for voters to see. While it is unfortunate
that the signatories were omitted, the committee is grateful for the Election’s Office’s
prompt response and their efforts to inform the voters. It is important for the voters to
know who is offering arguments for and against any measure. It changes the perception of
voters about the argument if they are using the voter guide as their only frame of reference
for casting their ballot. In the elections process there is a 10 day public review period for
the information to be printed in the Voter Guide. Neither the committee nor the elections
office noticed the omission during that time period. “It is extremely important that the
voters are aware of the diversity of support behind the measure and how important and
vital Measure E is for the future of Grass Valley.” said Marty Lombardi. “We are grateful for
efforts the Election Office has gone to in order to correct the omission.” To see the
corrected arguments voters can use the link here provided by the elections office:
https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2455/Measures-and-Initiatives-June-5-2018


The YES on Measure E – Citizens for the Future of Grass Valley Committee is a group of
Grass Valley citizens who came together to support the measure. They are concerned
citizens who care deeply for Grass Valley and expect Measure E to pass giving much needed
funding for public safety resources, street improvements, walkability, and parks
renovations. By voting YES on Measure E, together we can make a difference in the city we
all love.

For follow up inquires/comment contact:

Daniel Swartzendruber
530-648-0755
dswartzendruber00@gmail.com