That's Outrageous ~ Engaging Across Differences When It Matters

Join the Action Committee Meeting and help the LWVO decide how to take "action" to make democracy work best in Oakland.   Read more about the Action Committee.

Come to our Convention in Pasadena! Visit our Convention Blog for detailed info!

What:   The 67th State Convention of the League of Women Voters of California

When:   10 am, Friday, May 31, through 12 pm, Sunday, June 2, 2019, with a special pre-Convention event on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Where: The Westin Pasadena Hotel, 191 North Los Robles, Pasadena, CA 91101, Phone: 626-792-2727

Observers for various cities report their observations over the past year.

Jodie Smith and Jonathan Stein, current and past Chairs of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, will help us better understand how the City could redesign its campaign finance laws to expand community participation and equity in the campaign process and reduce the influence of big money in politics.

We follow the Oakland Unified School District, making sure they attend to the needs of all students, encouraging their success and focusing on balancing the budget. 

Help us spread the word about the LWVO!  Learn more about the Education Committee!  Contact us at educationmembership [at] lwvoakland.org (@lwvoakland.org)

 for the next meeting location!

The electoral College is a puzzling system that often has people scratching their heads about how it works and why we use it. The League of Women Voters has advocated for abolishing this antiquated system since 1970, and more and more Americans are beginning to agree. In 2017, the LWV-Illinois began a project to make the abolition of the electoral college a primary goal for all 700 Leagues across the US.

Our Presenters

Judge David O. Carter will speak at the Annual Meeting, his topic will be "Human Rights and the Rule of Law on the Syria/Kurdish Border" followed by lunch and business meeting.  Guests are welcome to join us to hear Judge Carter and for lunch.  Reservatjion required by May 13, 2019.  LWV.COCA [at] gmail.com or call Maggie 714-2891125.  $25 includes speaker and lunch.  Pay onlinel by credit card or PayPal or mail check to LWV COCA, PO Box 10621. Santa Ana CA 92711