Local Government

Local Government

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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Blog Post

July 16, 2021

Fellow League Members,

Summer is quickly moving along. I hope all of you are relaxing a bit but also keeping up with League issues.

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Blog Post

June 15, 2021

Testimony

The following testimony was read into the record on behalf of the LWVSM at the June 15th City Council Special Meeting on

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An adequately staffed and trained police force, assisted by auxiliary police, shall continually strive to develop good public relations.

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A balanced budget that supports recreation is essential as is careful planning and zoning for land use.

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County government should place a high priority on the privacy of citizens when selecting and using software, digital platforms, digital services, and when contracting for digital work, particularly when these platforms are used to interact with residents.
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Traffic stops—some 20 million annually—are the most common interaction Americans have with police. As in other aspects of American life, one’s race plays a role in who gets stopped most frequently, why, and what happens thereafter.

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Stipulated dismissal, presented for Court approval, guarantees Census Bureau will not release rushed apportionment numbers, will not provide states with data to exclude noncitizens from redistricting, and will continue to provide key analysis and information to plaintiffs and the public about the quality of the partially shortened count under the Trump administration.
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Event Date: 
04/29/2021 - 7:00pm to 04/30/2021 - 7:45pm
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Virtual Zoom event

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Event Date: 
02/13/2021 - 10:30am to 02/14/2021 - 11:45am
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Online - Zoom

The Weston League of Women Voters will hold a virtual town hall, “Speak Up!,” on Saturday, February 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Residents will have an opportunity to ask local officials about government issues and community affairs impacting Weston today.

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