Election Update, Democracy Dollars, Community Events, More

In this April 12, 2023, issue...

Democracy Dollars panel - April 20
Update on Election - OUSD Vacancy, Lawsuit v. ROV, Improving Administration
Women Lead Oakland Video
LWVC Convention - May 19-21
Drag for Democracy - May 20
Sheriff Office Survey - due April 14
Community Events Calendar
Personal Legislative Priorities of Nancy Skinner & Buffy Wicks

Oakland voters passed the Fair Election Act in November 2022 so every city voter, regardless of income, can donate to local candidates of their choice. Fast forward six months and where are we now? Join LWVO and SPUR on Thursday, April 20 to find out.

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Update on General Election

Filling OUSD Vacancy: The Board of OUSD has until May 20 to decide how to fill the District 5 vacancy created by Mike Hutchinson’s resignation from that seat to assume the District 4 seat. They can appoint someone or order a special election. If there is no decision by May 20, County Superintendent Alysse Castro will call a special election.

Suit Against ROV: Oaklandside has filed suit against the County Registrar of Voters to require him to produce records related to the Nov. 8 election.

Improving Election Administration: The League and partner organizations have submitted comments to the County Board of Supervisors on ways to foster greater transparency, accountability and public involvement in election administration.

In Case You Missed It...

Women Lead Oakland: On March 29 LWVO hosted distinguished women leaders for a lively discussion of provocative topics such as where inspiration comes from, how diversity can be challenging, handling criticism, confronting gender-based stereotypes. Watch

Save the Date

Friday-Sunday, May 19-21: The 69th State Convention of the League of Women Voters of California will be in-person in San Francisco. Attendance is open to everyone.

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Saturday, May 20, 7-11 pm: Come honor and celebrate those at the forefront of fighting for equality. The Leagues of California and San Francisco are thrilled to present a night of drag performances. Bound to sell out so….

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Alameda County Sheriff's Survey

Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez needs to hear from you about how her Office can better serve the diverse communities of Alameda County. Please respond by Friday, April 14.

Community Events Calendar

TONIGHT, April 12, 6-8 pm: Appetizers and a Fight. How to talk through differences and foster greater connection within our community. Sponsored by LWV Diablo Valley. Register.

April 12-26: Housing Needs & Priorities. Last November Oakland voters gave enthusiastic thumbs up to the League supported Measure U infrastructure bonds. Now you can talk with your council member about how to spend the housing money included in that Measure.

Thursday, April 20, 5 pm: The LWV California Water Interest Group is holding a webinar on “Rebuilding Water Resilience from the Bottom Up,” examining how water agencies struggle to ensure water quality and availability in the face of climate change impacts. Register.

Saturday, April 22, 2-5 pm: Home Electrification Fair. Thinking about switching from gas to electric? Homeowners, renters, landlords - get your questions answered at this in person event.

Saturday, April 22, 7-9 pm: The Wild and Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, cinematography, and storytelling at the Brower Center in Berkeley. $5/ticket discount code: CCLALA. Buy Tickets.

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From the Field - Legislative Check-In

Personal Priorities

Alameda County League representatives met recently with State Senator Nancy Skinner and Assembly member Buffy Wicks. For our fourth and final in a series of recaps, here are their personal priorities.

Skinner: CA is about to be the 4th largest economy in the world. As a state, we have incredible success in the world and yet high levels of poverty that mostly affect women and children. Read more.

Wicks: There are inequities around education funding. We need more investment in career readiness in high school and at community college. Read more.

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