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We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

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May Meeting: California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program

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May Member Meeting

The California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP)
May 2, 5:30 pm, via Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Placer County’s Thursday, May 2nd general meeting will focus on the California Violence Intervention and Prevention program (CalVIP), which provides funding grants for cities and community-based organizations with the goal of reducing local violence.

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Earth Day: Environmental Teach-In

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Submitted by Torrance Area in January 2024.

Event Date: 
Apr 20 2024 11:00 am
Event location: 

El Camino College East Dining Room

Learn about Climate Solutions

Explore Career Pathways

Find out about Volunteer Opportunities

Take Action 

Saturday, April 20th

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Update—our local League newsletter

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Past Issues

January 2024

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Students Inside Albany and Youth Programs

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Students Inside Albany
Olivia Lowenguth and Maeve Robinson were named the 2023 recipients of the Students Inside Albany Scholarship. Applications are now available for the 2024 conference

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Absentee Ballot FAQ

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We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers:     

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Non-Partisanship

Submitted by Park Forest Area in June 2020.

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Support measures to strengthen non-partisanship in Park Forest government.
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Action Committee Minutes - 4/20/24

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These are the internal minutes notes from the Action Committee Meeting. (Members Only).

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5.6 Let the City Commission know you support the GRU referendum

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2024.

Action Alerts

Welcome, community! If you did not read the Action Alert from 4/22/24, please read it below. It will give you the background on the public utilities (GRU) referendum that the LWV of Alachua County supports wholeheartedly.

The first of two required readings of the ordinance to repeal Article 7, which created the GRU Authority, will happen at the city commission meeting on May 16 at 1:00pm, in City Hall...

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4.22 Contact City Commission re: GRU

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

Action Alerts

On Thursday, April 18, the city commission discussed verbiage for an ordinance intended to be placed on a ballot referendum at the general election on November 5, 2024. The LWV of Alachua County has a strong stance that voters should have an opportunity to vote on the referendum and that voters should vote “yes”.

The Action Alert ask for this week is twofold...

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President's Message, April 2024

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

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Dear Members,
It’s an exciting time to be a League member. The stature of the League shows itself at the national, state and local levels. One of my proudest moments, both personally and as League president, was speaking before the city commission on March 21, citing the breach of democracy and home rule when the state imposed the GRU Authority on our city. I stated “We have an opportunity to regain democratic processes and home rule in Gainesville. Let's do this...

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