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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.

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NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY

Submitted by in January 2019.

Position

Protect air and water quality in New Castle County, and remedy waste problems
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REVENUE STRUCTURE AND SERVICES

Submitted by in January 2019.

Position

Support fiscal measures to fund essential government services
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GOVERNMENT

Submitted by in January 2019.

Position

Support ethical, efficient and effective city/county government
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LIBRARIES

Submitted by in January 2019.

Position

Support a county-wide public library system
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Registrar of Voters Gives League Behind-the Scenes Wrap-Up of November Election

Joe Canciamilla, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder

Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2019.

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By Gail Murray

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City Government

Submitted by Benton-Franklin Counties in January 2019.

Position

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.
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County Government

Submitted by Benton-Franklin Counties in January 2019.

Position

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.
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Second Saturday Program -- Implementing New Strategies for the Homeless

Submitted by Nevada County in January 2019.

Event Date: 
01/12/2019 - 9:30am to 01/13/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Peace Lutheran Church

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

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Second Saturday Program --The Future of Medical Cannabis in Nevada County

Submitted by Nevada County in January 2019.

Event Date: 
02/09/2019 - 9:30am to 02/10/2019 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Peace Lutheran Church

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

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LWV Diablo Valley Action Committee

League members take action on issues where we have studied the topic and have reached conclusions that are embodied in our positions. We work together to stay informed, educate League members, and strategize about steps we can take to defend our democracy. Our actions and non-partisan advocacy are especially urgent in this pivotal moment of our democracy.

Our Action/Advocacy Committee meets monthly. (See event notices below or on the list of Events.)

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