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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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LA County Sheriff Debate 2018

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Submitted by Greater Los Angeles in July 2018.

Event Date: 
Jul 23 2018 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Ronald Deaton Civic Auditorium

The future of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is unclear. Sheriff Jim McDonnell faced two challengers in the primary election and was forced into a runoff by retired LASD Lieutenant Alex Villanueva.

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The 100% Clean Energy Act (SB 100) Passed!

SB 100 PASSED

Submitted by California in July 2018.

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Clean energy got a big boost with the passage of SB 100! California will continue to lead the country in climate change action -- and 100% of your electricity will be from zero carbon sources by 2045.

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Government: Humboldt County Regular Grand Jury System (1991, 1995, 2000, 2015, 2016)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

Support improved understanding of and participation in the Regular Grand Jury system. Strengthen resources and support for the Regular Grand Jury, so that it can carry out its investigative functions.
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Government: Library Facilities (1970, 2012, 2022)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

Support of improved library facilities in the Humboldt County Library District.
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Government: Eureka City Government (1976, 2011, 2021)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

The LWVHC supports retaining a Eureka City Charter that ensures a council/manager form of government.
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Government: Local Government Financing in Humboldt County (1980, 2020)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

Support of adequate local government financing to maintain government services to meet the demands of the community.
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Government: The Role of Government in Economic Development in Humboldt County (1982, 2005, 2014)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

Support of economic development in Humboldt County by local government defining goals, setting priorities, providing appropriate planning and implementation, understanding and implementing environmental regulations, facilitating coordination and funding, and promoting public awareness of the procedures for economic development. Support of tourism and recreation as important to the economic development of Humboldt County.
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Government: Civic Engagement - (2016)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County supports public participation in government as a civic responsibility that makes government work effectively.
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Energy Town Hall

Submitted by Boston in July 2018.

Event Date: 
Jul 12 2018 06:30 pm
Event location: 

First Church

Energy Town Hall: The third in a series of town hall meetings with legislators on energy and climate change is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. First Church in Jamaica Plain, 6 Eliot Street, Boston. Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez is expected to attend. The event is free but registration is required; sign up here. Rep. Sánchezis chair of the House Ways & Means Committee; come and ask for his support for climate change legislation.

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Social Policy: Juvenile Detention Facilities and Programs in Humboldt County (1978, 1984, 2006, 2016)

Submitted by Humboldt County in July 2018.

Position

Support use of up-to-date juvenile detention facilities, provided revisions and renovations occur as required by law; alternative programs for juvenile misdemeanants; probation department’s programs for foster and crisis homes
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