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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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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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Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/09/2025 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Representative Chuck Brannan: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Joseph W. Fordyce Building (R-01) on the campus of Santa Fe State College at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. The public is encouraged to attend this opportunity to request legislation or state funding, as well as to express opinions on any other matter of state concern ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session.

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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

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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.

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Support measures to strengthen non-partisanship in Park Forest government.
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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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Support GRU at the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

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UPDATE as of Jan. 8: At least two local papers ran articles about Rep. Chad Johnson's bill and 960 people sent emails objecting to the bill. The bill has been tabled. For now.

There is another attack on GRU coming. Attend the Legislative Delegation meeting on Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at Santa Fe College to show your support for GRU. Can't attend in person? Send an email to the delegation. The most important thing we can do is to participate in local government. This is a prime opportunity.

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Action/Advocacy Meetings Start Up Again in January 2025

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by Anna Honda and Joanne Supersad, Action Committee co-chairs 

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