Social Policy

Social Policy

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Social Policy: Health Care Delivery

Submitted by Butte County in September 2018.

Position

Support programs that meet the medical needs of Butte County residents by making comprehensive health care services available to all cultural and socioeconomic groups.
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Social Policy: Education

Submitted by Butte County in September 2018.

Position

Support for a local public K-12 educational system that maintains a broad spectrum of program offerings to promote academic basics along with citizenship responsibility, career training, and personal growth, and that assures sufficient and reliable public financial sup­port of schools.
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Immigration Committee

LWV Pasadena Area members interested in learning more about immigration and advocacy options for immigration reform are encouraged to join the LWVC Immigration Interest Group.  League members from across California meet regularly via Zoom to hear from speakers representing organizations active in border issues and immigration reform, to discuss and evaluate current relevant state legislation and executive actions, and to share developments in their localities.

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November 8 and 14 Unit Meetings

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Submitted by in September 2018.

Event Date: 
Nov 08 2018 12:00 am to Nov 14 2018 11:45 pm

NOVEMBER 8 & 14 UNIT MEETINGS will be RECYCLING/ENVIRONMENT UPDATE and AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND GENTRIFICATION UPDATE

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Government: Kent City Schools

Submitted by Kent in September 2018.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Kent strongly supports public school systems which are empowered by and responsive to the communities they serve. The League supports school systems that strive to provide students with a quality, comprehensive education and exhibit financial responsibility and stability. A system's ability to be a model educational institution stems from its dedicated, well-trained staff and fine physical facilities that are made possible through voter and community support.
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FINANCING LONG BEACH LIBRARY SYSTEM

Submitted by Long Beach Area in September 2018.

Position

We support an assured, stable, adequate and fiscally sound source of funding for the Long Beach Public Library. Following a local study, this position was adopted at the Annual Meeting of the LWV/LBA on May 21, 1997.
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THE HOMELESS IN LONG BEACH

Submitted by Long Beach Area in September 2018.

Position

We support the timely use of private and public funds and facilities to provide food, shelter and rehabilitative services to the homeless of Long Beach. We also recognize that all levels of government must address the underlying causes of homelessness and the means of preventing it.
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RECREATIONAL RESOURCES IN LONG BEACH WITH EMPHASIS ON YOUTH

Submitted by Long Beach Area in September 2018.

Position

We support the position that the Long Beach Department of Parks Recreation and Marine should be responsible for providing recreational activities which respond to the changing needs of youth and that the Department of Parks Recreation and Marine participate in the coordination of all recreational activities (both public and private) for youth in Long Beach.
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HOUSING

Submitted by Long Beach Area in September 2018.

Position

We support a housing policy that recognizes, as a basic need, housing that is affordable, decent, safe and sanitary.
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REDEVELOPMENT 75-77

Submitted by Long Beach Area in September 2018.

Position

We want our city to be attractive, safe, and economically healthy with diversified urban amenities reflecting the desires of its residents and respecting the integrity of its unique assets. Redevelopment, when adopted as a means to this end, should consider personal and social needs as well as economic requirements and should be accountable to the citizens and/or their elected representatives.
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