Santee voters now have a clearer picture of what is on the Nov. 3 ballot, with mail ballots already going out and early voting options opening later this month, according to Patch's Santee voter guide.

The local portion of the ballot includes City Council races in Districts 1 and 2. Patch reported that District 1 incumbent Rob McNelis faces Matthew Rascon, while District 2 incumbent Ronn Hall faces Eddie Vandiver. Council members are elected only by voters who live in their districts.

Santee voters will also weigh two local measures. Measure Y would create a 1-cent sales tax for 10 years, projected to raise about $14 million annually for general city services. Measure BB would authorize $30 million in Santee School District bonds and levy a property tax of $13 per $100,000 in assessed value to pay for school facilities.

Vote centers in San Diego County begin opening Oct. 24, with additional centers opening Oct. 31. In Santee, vote centers are scheduled at Cajon Park School, Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue, Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Sycamore Canyon School, according to Patch. Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, and mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10.

The ballot also includes countywide measures, congressional and state legislative races and statewide offices. For Santee residents, the practical step is to check district eligibility, review the local measures and confirm a preferred vote center or drop box before the final Election Day rush.