Local Government

We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

Mail-In Ballot News and Updates for 2026 General Election

Submitted by Frederick County in August 2026.

Action Alerts

The news we are all hearing about the status of mail-in ballots is both confusing and worrisome.

Your Vote. Your Future.

LWVFC Statement on Frederick County Data Center Development

Submitted by Frederick County in March 2026.

Action Alerts

In January 2026 the Frederick County Council approved the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay (CDI) Ordinance 26-01-001, encompassing approximately 2,600 acres where data centers can be located.

Riverside County Sheriff Accountablity 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.

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).

Read the latest Update

Update April 2026

Students Inside Albany
Applications for the 2027 SIA will be available in December 2026.

We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers: