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President's Message from Carol Watts
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You can be very proud of the work our League has done in the last months to register and inform voters. Thanks again to our hardworking team!
We were so pleased to receive a proclamation from the City Council of San Jose from Mayor Liccardo declaring the League’s 100th Birthday of
February 14 “League of Women Voters Day”
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Think about how special it is to be 100 years old! It is a testimony to the importance men and women place on a nonpartisan approach to Making Democracy Work. Our work is more important than ever.
We will continue to celebrate our 100th birthday with a very special party on March 29 at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors at 70 W. Hedding. The event is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of .. read more
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March 19, 2020, 11:30 am
Palermo's Restaurant
791 Auzerais Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
Our March speaker is San Jose City Councilmember Raul Peralez. He was elected in 2015 to represent District 3, San Jose's downtown core and surrounding neighborhoods. He will be speaking on
Critical Issues Facing the City of San Jose
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Councilmember Peralez's vision is to "Work to make San Jose a city where everyone can afford to live, find dignified work and play in peace".
Register for Lunch With League
HERE.
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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the League
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March 29, 2020, 5-7 pm
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Chambers
70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Join our colleagues from all of the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County in a festive celebration of the League's 100th Anniversary. Cindy Chavez will host this informative event which will include guest speakers sharing the important work that the County Leagues have accomplished over the years. Beverages and a light dinner will be served.
Register for this inspirational evening
HERE.
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City of San Jose Proclaimed February 14th as League of Women Voters Day!
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On February 11th, 2020 Mayor Sam Liccardo and the San Jose City Council proclaimed Feb. 14 as
League of
Women Voters Day.
The council presented us with a proclamation in honor of the League's 100th birthday and the San Jose/Santa Clara League's 75th birthday. The award was accepted by President Carol Watts and other League members.
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March 2 -- Board Meeting
March 3 -- Election Day
March 8 -- International Women's Day
March 11 -- County Council Meeting
March 11 -- Celebrating Women's Suffrage at MLK
March 12 -- Green Waste Tour
March 16 -- Action Committee Meeting
March 19 -- Lunch With League
March 20 -- Voter Articles Due
March 29 -- Leagues of Women Voters 100th Anniversary Party
Click
HERE
f
or information on all
Member Calendar
dates.
Click
HERE
for information on all League
Public Events
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Action Committee Update from Gloria Chun Hoo
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After much discussion at the February meeting, the Action Committee decided to hold off taking any position or making any recommendation on the Fair Elections Initiative. This initiative is now gathering signatures for a ballot measure for November 2020 for San Jose voters. The committee heard arguments by proponents at the January meeting and gathered information about the proposal from Ben Field, head of the South Bay Labor Council, and from SJSU political science professor Garrick Percival. The committee found.... read more
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Voter Service Committee Update from Sara Nicolson
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Happy March, fellow League Members. By the time you read this, we will either be in the last few days of voting in the 202O Presidential Primary Election or all done with ballots still being counted. It’s been a busy month for the Voter Service Team. Martha Beattie has presented at least three times on ballot measures in San Jose and Santa Clara (Measures E and C) to many appreciative and engaged crowds.
Sara Nicolson and Voter Registration/Education team members and partner volunteers have
.... read more
HERE
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Census 2020 Outreach Update
from Sandy Mory
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It is critical that Everyone is Counted in the 2020 Census. An undercount affects our political system as well as resources for the community.
Watch for a postcard coming to you in early Marsh inviting you to fill out the Census form. The League is actively promoting the Census at speaking engagements, in League Meetings, and with Neighbors and Friends. We are also working with and learning from ... read more
HERE
EVERYONE COUNTS!
Find out more information on the 2020 Census
HERE
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Subscribe to the League eList NOW!
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How do you get the latest news from the League in between the monthly Voter? Subscribe to our San Jose/Santa Clara elist. These informative email blasts will keep you up to date with the latest local, state, and national League news and calls to action. Our elist blasts are timely and will keep you on top of all the breaking news. Subscribe to the elist by sending an email
HERE.
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Insights and Perspectives
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Insights and Perspectives
is shown on CreaTV and is broadcast on Comcast channel 30, Sunday at 4:30pm, Monday at 7:30pm, and Wednesday on channel 27 at 5:30pm. Or, v
iew our archived
Insights and Perspectives
programs
online
HERE
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Check the April Voter for new programs to be aired in the
spring.
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S
chools and Communities First
Help ensure schools and local communities have a reliable source of new revenue in California and let’s get the League of Women Voters sponsored ballot measure onto the November 2020 elections! Help gather signatures and become a spokesperson and advocate for the
Schools and
Communities
campaign! Contact Gloria Chun Hoo
HERE
to sign up.
Training materials available.
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T
he League's work relies on members
like you
who volunteer to put our goals and plans into action.
Please volunteer now for these important activities:
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Welcome new members:
Bailee Keeney
,
Pamela Foley, Robert Stromberg, Randall Studstill, Judith Fishwick, Rebecca Guerra, and Reeya Patel.
Did you change your personal contact information?
Contact Sandy Remmers
HERE
to update our files.
Quick Links
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Links to Elected Officials
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Join the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara
HERE
Donate
to the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara
HERE
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