From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties supports adequate funding for necessary programs and services, recognizing local citizen responsibility for funding programs and services.
The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties supports bi-county cooperation in providing services and in planning for new facilities and programs.
Guest speakers Nancy Baglietto, Director of Hospitality House and Mike Dent, Nevada County Director of Housing will explain the new sources of state funding, directed at alleviating chronic homelessness in Nevada County. They will also discuss cu
Nevada County has a thriving and valuable presence statewide in providing medical cannabis to patients. Regulatory and economic developments in recent years have brought the future viability of the medical cannabis model into question
League members take action on issues where we have studied the topic and have reached conclusions that are embodied in our positions. Our Action/Advocacy Committee meets monthly (see Calendar of Events). Recent activities have included advocacy for affordable housing proposals in several cities, support of extending the county healthcare plan to undocumented immigrants, and statements on the Concord Naval Weapons Station re-use plans.
This is our monthly advocacy planning meeting. Discussion may include local actions in support of positions from any level of the League, as well as updates on current priority issues such as housing, immigration, and healthcare.
Our monthly membership newsletter with a wrap-up report on the election season, some opportunities to celebrate, and some interesting tidbits for your holiday leisure time!
