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Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition Mission Statement 

Coalition members include ACLU of Southern California, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Starting Over, Starting Over Strong and LWV Riverside.

We are a diverse group of Riverside County residents and organizations calling on our Riverside County Board of Supervisors to provide much-needed accountability for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office.

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Up Coming Events

Community Fair

MLK, Jr. Community Fair

All welcome to stop by the LWVSM table at the MLK, Jr. Celebration Community Fair!

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Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

Representative Chuck Brannan Letterhead

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/09/2025 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Representative Chuck Brannan: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Joseph W. Fordyce Building (R-01) on the campus of Santa Fe State College at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. The public is encouraged to attend this opportunity to request legislation or state funding, as well as to express opinions on any other matter of state concern ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session.

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Effective Executive Branch of Local Government Study

In January 2022, the League of Women Voters of Hingham (LWVH) initiated a study to determine what makes an effective executive branch of Massachusetts (MA) local government. The executive branch includes the Select Board (SB) and Chief Municipal Officer (e.g., Town Administrator, Town Manager).

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SIA Delegates on Tour of the Capitol with Senator Oberacker

SIA 2023 delegates with Sen. Oberaker

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2023.

News

LOCAL STUDENTS  ATTENDED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY PROGRAM

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Shoreline Management (2023)

Submitted by Spokane Area in April 2023.

Position

The Shoreline Management Act was one of the first environmental laws passed in the state and came about from a citizens’ initiative.
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Update—our local League newsletter

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It's Here! The first PDF icon Update for 2025!

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Vermillion Legislative Cracker Barrel - Feb. 26

to-go coffee cup on a red background with sleeve featuring vermillion chamber & development company logo

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date: 
02/26/2022 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Sioux Falls Legislative Coffee - Districts 6, 11 & 15

to-go coffee cup featuring handwritten words Districts 6, 11 & 15 on a blue background beside details of Feb 5 2022 South Dakota legislative coffee in Sioux Falls

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date: 
02/05/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

The HUB at Southeast Technical Institute

Legislative Coffees are an opportunity to interact with your local legislators by asking them questions regarding current legislation. Legislators from districts 6, 11 and 15 have been invited to the Feb.

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Students Inside Albany and Youth Programs

LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany
In 2025 the conference will be held from May 18-21. Applications are now open.

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