With deep regret, I must report that it has become necessary to cancel the MAGA Car Rally for Saturday, October 17.

It was called to my attention by County Council Kit Elliott that the Rood Center has a Vote Center and has an official Ballot DropBox in the parking lot.  California State law prohibits “electioneering’ within 100 feet of either of these official election facilities.  That would include displaying any election or candidate signs within these zones.

This potential issue was not foreseen when the rally was planned, and there was never any intention to interfere with individual voting rights.  The County has been cooperative in seeking a way to allow this rally to proceed while not infringing on the election distancing regulations.  However, even with protocols in place, given the limited traffic pathways within the Rood Center, it is still possible that an inadvertent violation could occur.  Thus, in an abundance of caution and to assure complete access to these official voting facilities, this MAGA Car rally is officially cancelled.

Fortunately, there are some nice alternate options for that day.

1.  You are all free to exercise your Constitutionally-guaranteed First Amendment freedom of speech rights by driving public streets and roadways on your own accord while displaying signs or flags of your choice.  Just do so on your own initiative and respect all traffic laws, signs, and signals.  Be courteous.

2. Back the Blue sidewalk rally is still scheduled from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Kmart parking lot.

3.  There is a big rally planned from Rocklin to Sacramento starting at 9 am that morning.  Please see details here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/5615-pacific-st-rocklin-ca-95677-3174-united-states/freedom-ride-to-capitalboat-parade/316316182770397/

Thank you for adhering to this cancellation notice.  Consider some of the alternative options for that day.  Stay tuned for news of any rallies in the remaining two weeks until the election.

Best regards,

Bob Hren

Chairman, NCRP