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We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

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Earth Day: Environmental Teach-In

Submitted by Torrance Area in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/21/2025 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Katy Geissert Torrance Public Library Community Room

Learn about Climate Advocacy

Take Action 

Monday, April 21st

5pm

Katy Geissert Library Community Room

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LWVAC is hosting candidate forums for Alachua & Newberry elections

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

News

LWVAC is pleased to announce that we are hosting candidate forums for local municipal elections in Alachua and Newberry. Dillon Boatner, Voter Services chair, said pulling the events together in a short time has been challenging, but "we are excited to host forums for these elections to give candidates a setting to explain their positions on local issues, together."

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Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition Mission Statement 

Coalition members include ACLU of Southern California, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Starting Over, Starting Over Strong and LWV Riverside.

We are a diverse group of Riverside County residents and organizations calling on our Riverside County Board of Supervisors to provide much-needed accountability for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office.

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Effective Executive Branch of Local Government Study

In January 2022, the League of Women Voters of Hingham (LWVH) initiated a study to determine what makes an effective executive branch of Massachusetts (MA) local government. The executive branch includes the Select Board (SB) and Chief Municipal Officer (e.g., Town Administrator, Town Manager).

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Update—our local League newsletter

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It's Here! The first PDF icon Update for 2025!

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Students Inside Albany and Youth Programs

LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany
In 2025 the conference will be held from May 18-21. Applications are now open.

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Absentee Ballot FAQ

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We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers:     

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Non-Partisanship

Submitted by Park Forest Area in June 2020.

Position

Support measures to strengthen non-partisanship in Park Forest government.
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Candidate Forums for April 1, 2025 Election

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The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge, Lisle hosted candidate forums for the April 1, 2025 election. The forums were held virtually.   Included in the forums were candidates for the following local elections:

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TONIGHT: Attendance needed the GRU Authority meeting (1/15 @ 5:30 p.m.)

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Action Alerts

At tonight's meeting (Jan. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. in the GRU Administration Building, 301 SE 4th Street), the GRU Authority is planning to cancel the solar array that would produce 75MW of power. It is on the consent agenda, intended for administrative-type topics with no discussion. Canceling a solar array is not an administrative-type topic. Show up and take a seat. Community leaders will be speaking and you can "speak" just by being there. Don't let the Authority make bad decisions without an audience. The League of Women Voters will be there. Please join us.

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