Three alternative voting systems will be presented by two guest speakers at the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County’s program on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  

Paula Lee of the LWV of Sacramento will discuss Ranked Choice Voting and National Popular Vote Compact. Ms. Lee was a member of the LWV California State Electoral Systems study in 2001. She headed the caucus for National Popular Vote Compact at the 2006 LWVUS Convention and has remained active and informed on voting systems.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are inviting Bay Area residents to help shape the future of the region through 2050 by providing their input at a series of “Pop-Up” events. Take this opportunity to provide input and raise your voice (See the one’s scheduled in Oakland listed below)

Join the Education Committee for its monthly meeting at Co-Chair Rebecca Haskell's house.  Contact us at education [at] lwvoakland.org for details! 

Learn more about the work Education does!

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are inviting Bay Area residents to help shape the future of the region through 2050 by providing their input at a series of “Pop-Up” events. Take this opportunity to provide input and raise your voice (See the one’s scheduled in Oakland listed below)

League-sponsored candidate forums are among the most popular and appreciated things we do at election time. With the 2020 elections soon upon us, we expect to be very busy coordinating forums for the various electoral races. To meet demand, we have to increase the number of League members prepared to serve as moderators and/or question sorters. (We currently have just three moderators!)

WHAT • Moderator and Question Sorter Training

WHEN • Saturday, November 2, 2019

Moderator Training – 10 to 11 AM

Question Sorter Training – 11 to 11:30 AM

 Heath Flora, California State Assembly member representing the 12th District, will speak about pending legislation and other matters of concern to Stanislaus County residents.   He will also answer questions from the audience.  The public is invited to this free event.  Lunch, chef’s choice, is available at $16.  Reservations are not required. 

There are a few places left for a special meeting with Oakland City Auditor, Courtney Ruby.

Schools and Communities First is an Initiative to close the current corporate property tax loophole, and restore more than $11 billion per year for K-12 schools, community colleges, counties, cities, and special districts to support vital community services. The Initiative will appear on the November 2020 ballot. Learn about the initiative, and how it may affect you and your community.