Gertrude Stein, Why Low Voter Turnout?

In this 3/13/2024 issue...

Gertrude Stein Exhibit at Oakland History Center - March 23
LWVO Endorses Making Democracy Work Priorities
Volunteer Opportunities - LWVO/Oversight Commissions
First Amendment: Fundamental & Contested - March 19
Chesa Boudin on Public Safety - video
Why Was Voter Turnout So Low?
LWV Makes a Difference

Gertrude Stein at the Oakland History Center

Main Library (2nd floor), 125 14th St.

Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am

Join LWVO’s celebration of Women’s History Month with a tour of this special exhibit. And while you’re at it, tell Congress finally to make the Equal Rights Amendment part of our Constitution.

Let Us Know You're Coming

LWVO Endorses Making Democracy Work Priorities

Thanks to all members who responded to the LWVUS Program Planning Survey. We are recommending that LWVUS continue its focus on :

Voting Rights
Improving Elections
Campaign Finance/Money in Politics
Redistricting
Direct Election of the President by Popular Vote

LWVO

Nominations are open for these 2-year term positions on LWVO’s Board of Directors: President, At-Large Board member.

We have the following active committees: Action (Advocacy), Communications, Technology, Membership, Programs, Voter Service, YOUth Decide.

Click here to learn more and/or contact info@lwvoakland.org.

Click here to learn from our volunteers how their work makes a difference.

Oversight Commissions

The Alameda County Leagues have seats on a variety of oversight committees. We are looking for League members to fill three seats:

Alameda County Transportation Commission Independent Watchdog Committee
Alameda County Measure A Oversight (healthcare)
Alameda County Measure A1 Oversight (housing)

These committees work to ensure that the money voters allocate for a specific purpose is well spent. You can be part of that important work. If you want to know more, or know someone who might be a good candidate, please contact Helen Hutchison, helen@helenhutch.com.

Community Events

The First Amendment:

Our Most Fundamental and Contested Right

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 PM

Join the LWV of the Eden Area and the Castro Valley Library as a panel of experts helps us unravel what expression - and who - deserves protection. Refreshments served.

In case you missed it…

Chesa Boudin on Public Safety: An opportunity to learn about the Office of the Alameda County District Attorney.

Watch the Video

Voter Access and Equity - Voter turnout was low for the primary, especially in Alameda County. This short video excerpt, including comments by LWVC Deputy Director Dora Rose, explains why.