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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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President's Message, November 2021

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2022.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
There are many important things happening that require your attention. It's time to gear up for the Legislative session. While the session begins January 2021, committee meetings are taking place now and being closely monitored by LWVFL. You should receive the Capitol Report from the LWVFL reporting on the various legislative committees. Please read these and take action as requested by LWVFL.

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Video Posted for Meet & Learn on Community Safety

Submitted by Stanislaus County in November 2021.

News

This is the second of two LWVSC Meet and Learn programs on the topic of community safety.

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President's Message, October 2021

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Autumnal Equinox has come and gone, and fall has taken off with a bang. In order to replace a vacancy in the Gainesville City Commission At-Large, Seat B, a Special Election is being held on November 16. The LWVAC Candidate Forum for the Special Election is October 23rd at 1:00 p.m.

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Bozeman - City and County Ballot Issues

City and County Ballot Speakers

Submitted by Montana in October 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 11 2021 11:45 am
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

At our regular meeting, the Bozeman League will hear from our public officials concerning the issues on the November 2 ballot.

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City Council Meeting 9/28/2021- Item 13C Public Comment

Submitted by Santa Monica in October 2021.

Public Statement

The LWV Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding Santa Monica Ci

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Action Committee Notes - September 2021

WomenVoteinAction

These are notes from the September 2021 Action Committee Meeting.

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President's Message, September 2021

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2021.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Thank you to all who responded to the rankings of the LWVFL 2021 legislative priorities. I know it is a tough decision to rank items that are all critical priorities.

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LWVSM Comments at PSROC Meeting 9/9/2021

Submitted by Santa Monica in September 2021.

Public Statement

The LWV of Santa Monica was invited to share our perspective on public safety reform to Santa Monica's Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission at a Community Listening Session on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

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Action Committee Notes - August 28, 2021

WomenVoteinAction

These are notes from the August 2021 Action Committee Meeting.

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Racial Justice / Policing

April 2023 - Policing Annual Report

POLICING
The LWVSTL policing committee continues to meet monthly and discuss information about public safety officers’ practices and policing data regional and national.  The committee is especially concentrating on studying use of force.
 

Policing committee members are working to connect to the consortium of non profits, agencies, and ministries that are being brought together by The Ethics Project - a justice initiative concerning local gun violence, crime, and mass incarceration.

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