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As members of the Leagues of Women Voters of San Mateo County, we are deeply alarmed by the recent and escalating use of force by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the threat of domestic military engagement in our country.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6 PM
751 Laurel Street

Menlo Park, CA 94025


It’s time to show up for new affordable homes in downtown Menlo Park.

Prop 50 Pros & Cons Recording
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On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Leagues of Women Voters of South San Mateo County and North & Central San Mateo County hosted a Pros & Cons Presentation on Proposition 50, a nonpartisan analysis of the measure.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Menlo Park (CA), September 5, 2025—The League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County opposes “The Downtown Parking Plazas Ordinance” Ballot Initiative.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 27, 2025

The League of Women Voters of California will not take a position on Proposition 50. We will remain neutral.

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The League strongly supports AB 1537, prohibiting California peace officers from holding secondary employment with the U.S. DHS or any other entity engaged in immigration enforcement.

106 years strong: DEMOCRACY IS PRESERVED PIECE BY PIECE. (Jenny Farrell, LWVC Executive Director)
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This Valentine’s Day, the League of Women Voters of California turns 106 years old. And like any relationship that has endured for more than a century, it is worth celebrating. I just started as the LWVC Executive Director this past October, and every day, I love the League a little more.

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I know that it has been a difficult and heavy start to the year for many of us. Across the country - and here in California - we are witnessing deeply troubling and harmful ICE activity that is creating fear and uncertainty in our communities. Thank you for being part of the League and for standing with us during this demanding time.

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The Justice Department has sued about two dozen states over access to voter rolls, as the federal government pushes to create a national database.

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Public Statement

LWVC strongly condemns the recent and escalating use of force by ICE and other federal authorities against protestors across the country.