Orange Coast - Government

Orange Coast - Government

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Government  

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Mission:  

The Observer Corps aims to exercise citizen participation in self-government at the local level.

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

The Observer Corps observes and reports on local public agencies, including city councils and county government. The program builds a network of people through social and training opportunities.

How You Can Get Involved:

  1. Observe public meetings
  2. Mentor observers
  3. Offer your home as a training place or for a social gathering
  4. Train others on how to observe

Contact Susan Knight at observer.corps [at] lwvorangecoast.org

Observer Corps Public Documents

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Legislative Interview Team

Clipboard with Checklist ImageMission:  

The Legislative Interview Team builds relationships with and gathers information from our State legislators regarding legislation related to League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) and local (LWVOC) positions.  

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

We arrange interviews in local offices by following the League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) process. We meet with and discuss local and state league positions with our legislators and/or staff.

How You Can Get Involved:

  1. Join a Legislative Team in early Spring (research the issue)
  2. Attend a meeting with your State Legislator and/or their staff
  3. Share your access to State Legislators and/or their staff
  4. Offer your home as a meeting place for our legislative interview team

Contact Anne Stone at legislative.interviews [at] lwvorangecoast.org.

Legislative Interview Public Documents

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