West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

Lafayette Observers Report - Housing Makes National News

Image of Deer Hill Proposed Housing in Lafayette

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2020.

Blog Post

The definition of an understatement - Housing is a complex issue. The respected New York Times used Lafayette’s controversial The Terraces/Deer Hill development, opposed by the citizen group "Save Lafayette, as a poster child to ask – how does a community do its part to address California’s housing need and can it or should it strive to maintain the character of its community?

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Suzan's President's Message for March 2020: Spotting Fake News

Image of spider web with question mark and exclamation point

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2020.

Blog Post

Can we spot fake news? Not sure? Do you feel you have a handle on fake news? Know how to discuss misinformation with friends and family?

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Suffragists You Need to Meet: Lydia Flood Jackson

Suffragist Lydia Flood Jackson

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2020.

Blog Post

Lydia Flood Jackson was a successful Oakland entrepreneur, inventor of cosmetics and perfumes, civil rights activist, and suffragist.

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February 2020 Voter Newsletter

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

News

Get the latest information on candidates forum and Voter's Edge California, the Schools and Communities First Initiative, lots of Anniversary celebration activities, the Census, healthcare, and more!

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Suzan's President's Message for February: It's Time to VOTE!

Sticky notes on poster, title "Why I Vote"

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

Blog Post

Hello League Leaders, Members and Friends,

We’ve got work to do.

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Census 2020 Update - Diablo Valley League Volunteers Needed

United States Census 2020

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

News

Starting on March 12, households will receive a postcard in the mail inviting them to fill out the census online for the first time ever. The Census is only nine questions, will take about ten minutes, and will impact us for the next ten years. You can be invaluable to ensure everyone will be counted where they live on April 1, 2020.

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President's Message: Welcome to 2020! Let's Get Started!

Banner with 100th Anniversary, League of Women Voters

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2020.

Blog Post

If you have ever—or never—before had the thought, I’d really like to volunteer with the League of Women Voters (Diablo Valley) this year . . . This is the time, 2020 is THE YEAR you are so needed!

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January 2020 Voter Newsletter

young girl reading newspaper

Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2019.

News

Get the latest information on January activities, the Schools and Communities First Initiative, upcoming Voter Service opportunities, and our latest courageous woman, Matilda Joslyn Gage!

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Update on Schools and Communities First Campaign

Martha Goralka, LWV Diablo Valley, with campaign sign

Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2019.

Blog Post

Thanks to a great team of petition circulators and speakers, in 2019 we returned 60+ petitions with  more than 500 signatures. I set our League goal at 1,000 signatures. We have almost 3 more months and I think we can reach this number.

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Suzan's November/December President's Letter

Suzan Requa, LWVDV co-president

Submitted by Diablo Valley in November 2019.

Blog Post

100 years later, women still power the vote through their management of campaigns for candidates and ballot measures, and by successfully campaigning to become elected officials themselves. In our county, we can be proud of the number of women in leadership roles.

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