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Boulevard Sentinel: An Effort to Educate the Public About Housing for the Homeless

Submitted by Greater Los Angeles in November 2018.

News

Mona Field, a resident of Eagle Rock, is undertaking an effort to educate the community about housing the homeless. Ms.

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Understanding Housing in Dallas (Evening)

Submitted by in November 2018.

Event Date: 
11/08/2018 - 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Event location: 

El Centro West Dallas Community College

Can you and your family afford to live in Dallas?

You are invited to the League of Women Voters Housing Program

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LWVWI Statement of opposition to ICE arrests in Wisconsin

Submitted by Wisconsin in September 2018.

Public Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 26, 2018

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LWV of Wheaton Supports 2018 Jefferson School Referendum

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in September 2018.

News

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton believes the November ballot referendum from Community Unit School District 200 should be passed by the voters. This referendum is to replace the 60-year-old Jefferson Early Childhood Education Center without a tax increase.

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Social Policy: Housing

Submitted by Butte County in September 2018.

Position

Support of programs adequate to meet the housing needs of Butte County residents – to provide equality of opportunity and an adequate supply of housing for all socioeconomic groups.
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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: 
11/08/2018 - 12:00am to 11/14/2018 - 11:45pm

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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