We are living in a challenging and stressful time for our country. 

LWVUS continues to represent our concerns.  LWVUS issued a press release on April 17 declaring “The United States is in a Constitutional Crisis”.

There was also a press release on April 25: “LWV Response to Arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge”. I am glad LWV is speaking out.

LWVDV members continue to participate in local protests, including the Hands Off! event on April 5. About a dozen of us met and walked to the event at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek together.

 

Six of us gathered at the LWVDV office at the Lafayette Community Center to watch the Rise for Freedom training webinar sponsored by a coalition including LWVUS. I found it helpful to be there with other members. There were several opportunities to have short discussions during the two-hour webinar. There are trainings scheduled for Thursdays, 5-7 pm, through June 5, except May 1 which is a nationwide protest day. We will continue to gather at the LWVDV office to watch as a group. 

Please plan to attend our Annual Meeting on May 31. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch your email for more information about the location and agenda. In addition to voting on our Program Priorities for the upcoming year, the Board of Directors slate and Annual Budget as required by our bylaws, we will be hearing from our committees and teams about activities and plans. We need your input and enthusiasm (and we also need a quorum!)

I hope to see you at one of our activities!

Mary Schreiber
President, LWV Diablo Valley