LWV Diablo Valley Community Conversation Team

LWV Diablo Valley Community Conversation Team

The LWVDV Community Conversation Team, in concert with other county partners, plans and hosts virtual and in person informational presentations on topics important to our mission. 

See the Community Conversations playlist on the LWVDV YouTube channel for videos of past webinars.
Committee Contact
Contact Name: 
Diane Bianchi
Contact Number: 
925-283-2235
League to which this content belongs: 
Diablo Valley

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2022 Propositions Pros and Cons - A Community Conversation
Event Date: 
10/13/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual event that will take place via Zoom.

Want to learn quickly about the ballot propositions in depth and through a non-partisan lens? Every election cycle the League of Women Voters presents pro and con arguments about the propositions based on research as well as information about major funding sources supporting the propositions.

Roadmap to Voting event
Event Date: 
09/15/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual event that will take place via Zoom.

Community Conversations starts the midterm elections season with this webinar to provide voters with important information about how to ready themselves for the November 8th Election.

Tools for Finding Facts - Event
Event Date: 
05/19/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Learn the latest thinking on how each of can work toward a sustainable future in our lives and in our communities. We'll discuss new resources, tools, and ideas for how we can be part of the solution in our daily lives as we journey to get our environment and communities to a sustainable condition.

All Hands On Deck: A Path to Our Sustainable Future
Event Date: 
04/21/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Learn the latest thinking on how each of can work toward a sustainable future in our lives and in our communities. We'll discuss new resources, tools, and ideas for how we can be part of the solution in our daily lives as we journey to get our environment and communities to a sustainable condition.

"Healing our Democracy in a Digital World" Free Online Town Hall
News

After the "Healing our Democracy in a Digital World" Town Hall panel discussion, attendees will be invited to join breakout groups to discuss several questions. LWVDV has been asked to provide facilitators for this event. Help us to support civil dialogue about how social media affects our polarized democracy!

Redistricting Results Community Conversation
Event Date: 
03/17/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Join us to learn how the redistricting process worked at the Electoral Commission, the standards they used to measure representation, and the results for California and for our local county. What worked well? What should we know to prepare for the next redistricting challenge?

Measure X Community Conversation
Event Date: 
02/17/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Measure X, a new county-wide sales tax to support health and human services for our local neighbors and families, was passed by voters in November 2020. The tax money is being collected, and decisions are being made on how to allocate the money in support of the values we hold as residents of Contra Costa. Join us at a Zoom webinar to hear about the first year of allocations -- what was recommended by the Advisory Committee, what was funded -- and what are the gaps still remaining.

Homelessness Challenges and Solutions - Community Conversation
Event Date: 
11/18/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

This webinar is about how Contra Costa County and various agencies are addressing the issue of homelessness. What are government, public and private organizations doing to find effective solutions? Experts shared the gaps between the growing need and available resources.

Pathways to Mental Health Services in Contra Costa County
Event Date: 
10/21/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Hear how Contra Costa County and nonprofits are meeting the challenge of the growing emotional and mental health impacts of the pandemic. Learn about the pathways to mental health resources offered by the county and nonprofits and the challenges to improving mental health outcomes as we seek to create a healthier and just recovery.

Wildfires - Be Prepared! - Community Conversation
Event Date: 
09/16/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Fire season is upon us and everyone needs to know how to be prepared.

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