November 5th California State Election Results

At PERK and PERK Advocacy, we are committed to empowering families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their children's education and rights. Providing timely information on election results in California is part of our mission to enhance understanding of the policies that directly impact educational rights, parental authority, and medical freedom. By keeping you updated on how elections shape these critical areas, we aim to foster civic engagement and informed participation in the democratic process. Understanding the outcomes of these elections can help you advocate for the rights that matter most to your family and community.

PERK Advocacy would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sheehy Strategy Group for their tremendous efforts and hard work in the legislative and public policy arena. Their expertise and strategic partnership have been invaluable in furthering our mission to protect the educational rights of children and uphold parental and medical freedoms. Together, we have navigated complex challenges and achieved meaningful progress, and we look forward to continuing this collaborative journey for the benefit of our communities. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication. Please see this extensive and in depth election analysis below from the Sheehy Strategy Group.

November 5th California State Election Results Analysis

by Sheehy Strategy Group

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PRESIDENTIAL RACE RESULTS

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Races too close to call.

There are several legislative races that are too close too call. So check for updates to see the latest information.

The Secretary of State’s website offers a “close contest” feature for tracking elections with margins under 2%. This page updates with contests where candidates or ballot measures have less than a 2% difference as results come in. Results will evolve during the 30-day canvass period as all ballots are counted.

For the latest up to date results click here. Election results will be updated throughout the canvass period as vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other ballots are processed. Depending on the volume of these types of ballots, it may take up to 30 days for county elections officials to verify voter records and determine if ballots have been cast by eligible voters. The frequency of updated results will vary based on the size of each county and the process each county elections office uses to tally and report votes.

County elections officials must report final results for presidential electors by December 3, 2024, and all other contests by December 6, 2024. The Secretary of State will compile presidential results by December 7, 2024, and certify all election results by December 13, 2024.

BART ordered to pay over $7 million to former employees denied religious exemptions.

In 2021, the Board of Directors for BART made a decision to enact a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all employees working within the organization. When several employees sought religious exemptions to this mandate, their requests were unfortunately not accommodated, leading to their termination from employment. In response to this situation, the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) took on the case of these affected employees. “Last Friday, the jury first determined that BART failed to prove an undue hardship in denying any accommodations to the employees. Yesterday, the jury further concluded that all of the employees had met their burden of showing a genuine conflict between their faith and the vaccine requirement, which was implemented in late 2021. The jury then accepted the numbers calculated by the plaintiffs’ economic expert for lost wages and added $1 million to each of those figures.” BART now has to pay $7.8 million to six former employees after a jury found the company discriminated against them after they asked for a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine. PJI Press release here.

Tonia Lewis-Williams says she was a utility worker at BART for 16 years. She says she was fired while on leave for not getting the COVID vaccine and now a jury says she and five others should be compensated. As a result, the plaintiffs were awarded over $1 million each in damages. PJI's president remarked on the outcome, stating, “These verdicts are seismic—a 7.8 San Francisco legal earthquake. This amazing outcome represents so much hard work by our dedicated team, the perseverance shown by these clients, and the fairness upheld by our judicial system.”

The Pacific Justice Institute represents the former employees. Glynn Finley Mortl Hanlon & Friedenberg LLP represents BART. The case is Lewis-Williams v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, N.D. Cal., No. 3:22-cv-06119, 10/23/24.

This case is monumental and represents a significant development that dovetails harmoniously with PERK's current and past lawsuits centered on the same important merit. Cases such as PERK’s case of Granada Hills Charter School Case and most recent case filed against Willows Community School are currently in the courts. See more of PERK lawsuits here. The implications of the BART case could potentially influence future legal strategies and reinforce our ongoing commitment to protecting educational and medical freedom.

If you would like to support PERK with their litigation, please donate by clicking the button below.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.

Therefore, it is crucial to make your voice heard and participate in the democratic process.

EARLY VOTING STARTED OCTOBER 26th.

VOTE EARLY AND SECURELY!!!

For Mail In Ballots, the most secure way to drop off your mail-in-ballot is at your polling location or elections office.  Or Vote in person and early to avoid long waiting times.

FAQ’s

How can you securely vote in person in California?

1. Bring your Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot and return envelope when you vote in person to show you are registered and haven’t voted yet.

2. You do not have to give up your VBM ballot or envelope at the polls.

To ensure ballot security at the polling place, follow these steps:

• Request using a paper ballot instead of a machine.

• If paper voting isn’t available, request to cast your completed VBM ballot without the envelope. If the polling center manager says you can't, ask them to call the county hotline for confirmation. You have the right to ask questions and receive clear answers. If poll workers cannot answer your questions, ask them to verify with their hotline. Voters Choice Act

• If no other option is available, you can vote using the machine your county provides, either a voting machine or a ballot marking device that lets you mark your votes on physical ballots.

Voter Registration in California

If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before an election you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official.

For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official.

What You Will Need

To register online you will need

• Your California driver license or California identification card number,

• The last four digits of your social security number and

• Your date of birth.

When is the last day to return my voted vote-by-mail ballot?

Vote-by-mail ballots that are personally delivered must be delivered no later than the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Vote-by-mail ballots that are mailed must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office no later than 7 days after Election Day. If you are not sure your vote-by-mail ballot will arrive in time if mailed, take it to your county elections office on or before Election Day or to any polling place in your county between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

How do I turn in my vote-by-mail ballot on Election Day?

You may return it in person to any polling place in your county or to your county elections office on Election Day. If you are unable to return the ballot yourself, you may designate any person to return the ballot to the elections official or the precinct board at any polling place within the jurisdiction. The ballot must be received by the elections official or the precinct board before the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.

*Or turn in your mail in ballot at the polling place to receive an in person ballot to vote on Nov. 5th.  We recommend voting early.

PERK takes on Willows Community School for Illegal COVID Vaccine Mandate Policy.

Willows Community School Lawsuit

PERK Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of students and Parents

PROTECTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF KIDS, a California non-profit corporation; DEE BARSHON, PAUL BARSHON, SHIRA AFLALO and YOTAM SHOCHAT, vs. THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

In a groundbreaking legal move, families have filed a lawsuit on January 12, 2024 against The Willows School in Culver City for unlawfully mandating the COVID-19 vaccine as a prerequisite for student attendance. At the most recent court hearing, on September 24, 2024, Judge Kerry Bensinger overruled the schools attempt to dismiss the case, and instead ruled in favor of PERK and the plaintiffs as they move forward on the contract claim violation.

The lawsuit, filed by the nonprofit Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK), on behalf of the families, alleges that The Willows School breached its obligations and contractual agreements by imposing an illegal mandate and subsequently excluding children from education when their families did not comply. The plaintiffs in the case, families directly impacted by The Willows’ vaccine mandate, are standing firm in their claim that the school’s actions were not only harmful but also unlawful.

They state, "We’re all very pleased to see that this decision from the court is a vindication of the years of belief that we had done nothing wrong and only cared for the safety and wellbeing of our children. The Willows caused great damage and anxiety, not just to our families, but to many others with their belief that they had a right to control what medical procedures they could force onto us. I hope this first stage of the proceedings closes the door to any other educational facilities that think they are able to make medical decisions for our kids. This would have never happened if not for the diligence and ethical belief from PERK that we need to protect all children from outside influence."

PERK’s legal team is challenging the school’s policy, asserting that decisions regarding medical procedures should remain with parents and healthcare professionals—not educational institutions. The lawsuit seeks to prevent future incidents of similar policies being enacted without proper legal or ethical grounds. The case highlights a growing concern among parents nationwide regarding the imposition of vaccine mandates by schools.

President of PERK, Amy Bohn stated, “The overreach of schools during the time of Covid can never be forgotten. In this instance, these families and children were harmed by the abrupt and illegal removal from school. The only way to prevent this from happening again is to hold the school accountable and ensure the families harmed have been made whole.”

PERK’s lead attorney, Scott Street of JW Howard Attorneys, agreed. “During the pandemic, too many schools acted without thinking. They didn’t think about the legality of their actions or the potential consequences. They assumed that judges would protect them if families ever went to court to seek a remedy for that. And some judges have done that. But we are grateful that Judge Bensinger saw through that and allowed this case to proceed.”

Factual allegation in the case:

Plaintiffs have children who attended The Willows, a private school in Culver City that costs between $32,525 and $45,000 per year, plus $6,485 in fees. The Barshons’ sons started in kindergarten, while Ms. Aflalo’s and Mr. Shochat’s daughter began in Developmental Kindergarten. In California, children must show proof of certain vaccinations to attend school. The Barshons' son had a legal medical exemption allowing him to attend The Willows without vaccinations, while Ms. Aflalo’s and Mr. Shochat’s daughter was fully vaccinated. Other students also had vaccine exemptions, and before the Covid-19 pandemic, The Willows supported medical freedom. However, during the 2021-2022 school year, The Willows required eligible students aged 5 to 11 to get the Covid-19 vaccine to attend in-person classes, with a deadline of February 1, 2022. This policy was reportedly issued by Willows administrators, including Kitty Cohen, Lisa Rosenstein, and Terry Baird, acting within their job responsibilities.

The Covid vaccine policy was unprecedented. The Willows required its students to receive other vaccines set by the California Department of Public Health (DPH), not by the school itself. State law mandates that any new school vaccination rules must come from the Legislature or the DPH, allowing individuals to obtain exemptions based on personal beliefs. Even as a private school, The Willows must follow this law.

The Willows rejected all exemption requests, including those based on religious beliefs. They forced unvaccinated students into independent study with limited instruction (via Zoom) twice a week. These students were only allowed to take Math, English, and Science, and they were barred from extracurricular activities and school events, including field trips. These actions violated California law, including court rulings made during the COVID-19 pandemic that deemed such practices illegal.

As of February 1, 2022, The Willows required students aged 5 to 11 to have started the COVID-19 vaccine series. The school stopped offering independent study programs for those who didn't receive the vaccine. Consequently, the Barshons' son was effectively expelled from The Willows for not getting the shot, along with other students. Ms. Aflalo’s and Mr. Shochat’s daughter got COVID-19 during winter break in 2021, which made her unable to receive the vaccine. The family provided a doctor's note stating she couldn't take the shot for ninety days. Despite this, school officials did not allow her to attend in-person classes after April 22, 2022. She finished second grade remotely and was later expelled due to the vaccination mandate.

Quote from the Willows Plaintiffs regarding the tentative ruling:

We’re all very pleased to see that this decision from the court is a vindication of the years of belief that we had done nothing wrong and only cared for the safety and wellbeing of our children. The Willows caused great damage and anxiety, not just to our families, but many others in their belief that they had a right to control what medical procedures they could force onto us.  I hope this first stage of the proceedings closes the door to any other educational facilities that think they are able to make medical decisions for our kids.  This would have never happened if not for the diligence and ethical belief from PERK that we need to protect all children from outside influence.  

For more information: https://www.perk-group.com/school-lawsuits

Plandemic: The Musical Worldwide Online Premiere 10.10.24

We’re just 1 DAY away from the worldwide online premiere of Plandemic: The Musical!

 In a world flooded with fear and bad news, Plandemic: The Musical is the uplifting, soul-nourishing experience we all need.

This award winning 25-minute film has already electrified audiences at live premieres across the country, and now it’s your turn to experience it!

There are 2 Ways to Watch:

2 PM CT on London Real Digital Freedom Platform

– Exclusive interview with Mikki & Brian Rose (Date TBA).

– Register now to secure your spot!

7 PM CT on JP Sears’ Rumble Channel

– Featuring a special pre-show with the cast and crew.

– Follow JP on Rumble for updates and details!

Plandemic: The Musical is designed to lift our spirits, ignite our courage, and remind us of the power we have as creators.

Host a Plandemic: The Musical Watch Party! 

Whether it’s gathering friends and family at home or bringing together like-minded freedom fighters in your community, this is your chance to help spread the message of empowerment and truth.

 *For tips on how to host a watch party CLICK HERE

 

Special Perk for Watch Party Hosts

 As a watch party host, you’ll get exclusive access to our Pre-Premiere virtual event on October 10th at 6:00 PM CST, where you’ll have the opportunity to personally connect with me, our musical director DPAK, and some of the cast before the show begins!

This is going to be a global gathering of watch parties happening all around the world—a united community of freedom-lovers coming together to celebrate the premiere of Plandemic: The Musical.

Simply register your watch party below to receive the event details and make sure you’re part of this unforgettable moment!

This is more than just a film—it’s a celebration of freedom, and the infinitely creative human spirit. Let’s rise together and make this premiere unforgettable!

Mikki Willis

Father / Filmmaker