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Celebrating Disability Pride month-4 figures, flags, handicap parking sign

July is Disability Pride Month

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Thanks to LWV of Virginia
 
flag image for Independence Day LWVSMV

Happy Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, representatives from the original 13 American Colonies came together to formally adopt a document that listed all their grievances against the British government and announce their independence from the crown. This document became known as the Declaration of Independence.

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North Santa Barbara County

Serving Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, Solvang, Buellton & surrounding communities

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.  It influences public policy through education and advocacy.  LWV non-partisan statement: “The League shall not support or oppose any political party or any candidate.”

Know Your Community - resource brochure in English & Spanish

cover of KYC brochure

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in April 2025.

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Know Your Community:
Directory of Elected Officials

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WATCH THE VIDEO: Candidate Forum in Guadalupe for 5th District County Supervisor

flyer for SBCty 5th Dist Candidate Forum

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in May 2026.

Event Date: 
05/21/2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Guadalupe City Hall

WATCH THE VIDEO of the Candidate Forum.  In English and Spanish.

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Watch The Video: "The Constitution & Immigration: A Community Forum"

Apr 19 Santa Maria Community Forum The Constitution & Immigration

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in March 2026.

Event Date: 
04/09/2026 - 5:15pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Patty Boyd Concert Hall, Allan Hancock College

WATCH THE VIDEO from the Forum.  In English and in Spanish.

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Watch the Video: "The Latest on Immigration Information & Resources in Lompoc" - March 19, 2026

flyer for webinar event: Latest on Immigration & Resources in Lompoc

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in March 2026.

Event Date: 
03/19/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom

UPDATE: Watch the video of the Lompoc Immigration Forum on March 19, 2026.

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LWV Day of Action - August 8, 2026

image for Unite & Rise for Voting Rights nationwide events Aug 8 2026

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in June 2026.

Event Date: 
08/08/2026 (All day)

On August 8, 2026, join the League and our partners as we host a nationwide day of civic action in honor of the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  The events focus on increasing voter turnout, engagement, and education

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How to Choose a Political Party

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in April 2025.

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When you sign up to vote, you can join a political party. A political party is a group of people who share the same ideas about how the government should be run and what it should do. They work together to win elections.

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LWVC Condemns the Use of Force Against Peaceful Protestors and Calls for Accountability

Statement (CA Capitol bldg)

Submitted by California in January 2026.

Public Statement

LWVC strongly condemns the recent and escalating use of force by ICE and other federal authorities against protestors across the country.

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Our 2025 Advocacy Wrap-Up

2025 Advocacy Wrap-Up

Submitted by California in November 2025.

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The 2025 Advocacy Wrap-Up captures a year when democracy itself was on the line - and the League came out swinging.

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Black History Celebration! in Santa Maria

Submitted by North Santa Barbara County in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/21/2026 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

AHC, Boyd Concert Hall, Building F, Courtyard

Black History Celebration!  Theme:  A Century of Black History Commemorations

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