Diablo Valley

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Our members are trained to provide voter registration and information services.

League members learn about putting on candidate forums before an election season.
Panelists Pat Snyder, Dan Geiger, Mary Boegel

We educate ourselves and others about issues like healthcare reform!

Panelists Pat Snyder, Dan Geiger and Dr. Mary Boegel address the League in April 2019.
Women at event booth registering voters

We take voter registration to where things are happening!

People line up to register to vote at the LWV Diablo Valley booth at Women's March.
League members holding posters at May Day 2018 event

We fight against discrimination in our communities!

Our members participate in events like this one supporting immigrant housing and services.
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We inform local voters through our online Voter's Edge information website.

Volunteers find that getting voter information onto Voter's Edge is fun!

Diablo Valley

The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley serves the communities of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Canyon, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Rossmoor, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. The League never endorses or opposes candidates or political parties. We influence public policy through education and advocacy. We invite men and women to join us!

Note: Listings below are in reverse order of posting -- to see them listed in calendar order, please use the Calendar option on the menu to the left. 

“Waking Up White” - A New DEI Activity

Cover Photo Waking Up White

At the beginning of every Board meeting we will be taking 10 minutes to discuss a question from the end of a chapter in “Waking Up White” by Debby Irving. This book is Irving’s description of her own journey in recognizing blind spots and unconscious biases in herself.

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Annual League Day Celebrates Centennial - February 29

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 29 2020 - 9:30am to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Dominican Center

Looking Back, Moving Forward -- Join us for a day of information and discussion on the direction of the League moving into the next 100 years!

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Women in Politics Panel Discussion and Reception, Saint Mary's College, March 9

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2020.

Event Date: 
Mar 9 2020 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Event location: 

Saint Mary's College, Claeys (Soda Center)

Join us for a dynamic evening with this panel discussion, "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Women in Politics", hosted by Saint Mary's College and co-sponsored by the LWV Diablo Valley. Limited to League members and campus attendees. Free.

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Vote With the League!

The League of Women Voters takes action on issues we have studied, including endorsing ballot measures. We have endorsed measures on the March 2020 ballot that LWV Diablo Valley members will be voting on.

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Orientation for Members (and Guests!), Saturday, February 22

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 22 2020 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Ygnacio Valley Library

Ashley Coates and Cathleen Kirk, LWVDV Membership co-chairs

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District 5 Supervisor Candidates' Forum, February 10 in Martinez

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 10 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

IBEW LOCAL 302 UNION HALL

The Industrial Association of Contra Costa County and the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley cordially invite you, your colleagues and friends to attend a candidates’ forum for the District 5 County Supervisor’s election.

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Getting the Correct Presidential Primary Ballot

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2019.

Action Alerts

Voters who are registered No Party Preference (NPP) will not be able to vote for a Presidential candidate unless they take special steps.

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News alert! Proposition 13 Initiative is Getting an Update!

Martha Goralka, LWV Diablo Valley, with campaign sign

Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2019.

News

We helped qualify this initiative last year, but the Schools and Communities First coalition has made some changes that will make it even easier to get this passed on the November 2020 ballot. We are joining the LWVC and other local Leagues and coalition partners to gather signatures to re-file this improved initiative.

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ALL CURRENT MEMBERS! Be sure you've filled out the Interest Survey!

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Where does League of Women Voters fit in your life? Where do you fit in the League? Please let us know by filling out the survey at https://my.lwv.org/california/diablo-valley/member-interest-survey now so that we can help you get the most out of your membership! (Not a member yet? Take a look at what we're doing -- you might want to join us!)

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Looking Back, Moving Forward - Women Power the Vote! We Celebrate Suffrage and the League!

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Check out this page for ideas and opportunities to celebrate the Nineteenth Amendment, the League of Women Voters, and the past 100 years as women claimed and used their power to vote! Meet some little-known and interesting suffragists!

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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The League of Women Voters is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the League and the country. For a link to local events during United Against Hate Week 2019, November 17-23, click on "Read More".

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Join Us and Be Part of the Solution!

We want you to join the League of Women Voters. Everyone is welcome!

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Donate

Your support goes directly to the League's work to protect and defend our democracy. Together we ensure our elections are free, fair and accessible; protect our environment; and reduce the influence of money in our elections.

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