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Every year, the League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) encourages local League members to interview their state legislators.

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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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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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Spring is arriving with extraordinary urgency for our democracy. At the League of Women Voters of California, we are stepping forward with determination - organizing, educating, and building the coalitions necessary to meet this moment.

Press Release (CA Capitol Bldg)
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A growing coalition of civil rights and community organizations today announced their opposition to a proposed voter ID initiative that would impose sweeping new restrictions on how every Californian casts their ballot and harm communities that already face obstacles to voting.

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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.