Ernestine Nettles is a lifelong Oakland resident still living in the West Oakland home she grew up in and holding the values her parents instilled in her – values that attracted her to the mission of the League of Women Voters. Read more in our series celebrating our 100 years of service to the people of Oakland.
Urge City Council to Fund Democracy Dollars: 74% of you voted for it. Now let’s get it funded! Please send a letter to the Mayor and your City Council member TODAY. It’s easy.Here’s how.
Members: Please register for our most important meeting of the year. It’s your chance to vote on our new leadership, bylaw changes, and budget. Since we need a quorum, your attendance is especially important!
LWVUS Update
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What is the League Doing on Social Issue Advocacy? The League is active on social issues that impact our ability to participate equitably in our democracy. Our issues include sex and gender equality, environmental and gun policies, immigration reform, and the ability to make reproductive choices. Learn more.
Supreme Court Further Undermines Voting Rights: The League decries this decision, which “declares that it is more offensive for voters to claim racism than it is for legislators to racially discriminate.”
Community News & Events
Come celebrate the many contributions of women to our armed forces. Register.
Join this Zoom convention featuring LWVBA business, budget, elections, Issues of Emphasis 2024-26, housing policy, and update on our Regional Government and Planning study. Special welcome from Abigail Adams. Register.
Follow Campaign Finance Developments: Common Cause’s California Municipal Campaign Finance Index supplies comprehensive data and context for California’s municipal campaign finance landscape.
In Case You Missed It: Watch the Sheriff Oversight kick-off by the coalition that aims to empower communities to ensure that sheriff departments serve and protect everyone fairly.
What to Expect on Your Ballot: Thirteen state propositions have qualified for the November ballot. Others are out for signature gathering. Check here to learn who financially supports or opposes these propositions.