Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

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Each year in July, America’s patriotic narrative turns to celebrating our democracy.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—We Are On It!

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Federal Holiday

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It was exciting to be able to participate in the LWVC Convention in June as a non-delegate, by attending virtual workshops and caucuses.

Michelle Herzog
Event Date: 
Sep 09 2021 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Zoom virtual event

Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past. —George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-four, 1949

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Jeffrey Shapiro, Mary Hawks and Lynn Frazier Guest columnists to The Gainesville Sun

As the pandemic wanes, people are returning to work and losing government support. Low-wage earners who are often renters face an untenable situation.

Testimony

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

Housing Toolkit, California, Advocacy

What is the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)?

RHNA is the process to determine the number of housing units, at all income levels, that a jurisdiction is required to plan for under California law. The plan for RHNA allocation must be included in the “Housing Element” section of the local government’s General Plan, which is reviewed and approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. 

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Cities and Counties Plan for Housing 

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The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young LGBTQ people. This nonprofit organization provides 24/7 lifesaving support via phone, text, and chat.

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