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Learn About League LeadershipWed., Feb. 26, 5:30pm-6:30pmSun., March 2, 3 pm - 4 pm Learn more about League Leadership functions at the local, state, and national level and about the many roles that allow the League to accomplish Making Democracy Work.  An RSVP would be appreciated, but not required.  Please email us at lwvbutte [at] gmail.com. 

 League of Women Voters of Butte CountyThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages  informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.  Board Agenda: March 11, 2025   5:30 PM ON ZOOM To Join the Board Meeting on Zoom, please email to receive the zoom link:   [email the League] League of Women Voters of Butte County   Agenda Item PurposeActionPresenterMaterialsTime1Approve MinutesReviewApprovePresEmailed2 min2Proposed Budget  L

The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a talk titled "Roadmap to Civilian Oversight of the Sheriff's Department", featuring guest speaker Mike Gennaco, on March 12th, at 12 noon on Zoom. The sheriff’s department has responsibility for protecting people and property, running the county jail, and addressing issues such as immigration, mental illness, and the unhoused in large parts of our county.  Monterey County’s Board of Supervisors has joined other counties in the state in considering civilian oversight of the Sheriff's Department.  Mike Gennaco, California’s foremost

County elections are expensive! Our March program will look at those costs, and how they affect the ability of special districts, such as fire, water and cemetery, to field slates of candidates.

LWVSM Annual event celebrating women who made a significant contribution to the city of Santa Monica.  RSVP Here

The League Federal Judiciary Study is now open and study materials are available. Our chapter will be hosting two events to prepare our local consensus:A) Thursday, February 27th viewing of the Overview and survey materials (RSVP)B) Thursday, March 20th, preparing consensus for submitting to LWVUS (RSVP)

SGM Grant Projects Panel Discussion: Recharge, Water Supply, and Conservation EffortsMark your calendars! We invite you to a panel discussion on several of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) grant funded projects. This event will feature an overview of the County and GSA’s portfolio approach to sustainable groundwater management, followed by presentations from our expert panelists working on water supply, recharge, and demand reduction.

  Starting this month, the League of Women Voters of California is hosting a three-part webinar series. The sessions will be on voter participation, housing, and immigration. Each webinar will feature experts and a guided discussion to dig into these issues and the policies shaping them. This information will help equip us to take action in our communities and across the state.What is a “participation gap?” What barriers are preventing eligible voters from voting? What can we do to achieve a more representative democracy?

Our guest speaker will be David P. Adams, Ph.D. He is the Public Administration Coordinator and MPA Director at California State University, Fullerton. He will speak on the threat to the federal public administration under the plans outlined in Project 2025 and the cuts enacted by the "department of government efficiency" under Elon Musk. 

 Register below for a League of Women Voters Climate Interest Group webinar on attempts to fight climate change in the private sector.  Come hear a webinar by climate investor Tom Steyer.   A longtime leader in the climate movement, Tom has spearheaded citizen campaigns, championed climate science, and advocated for bold legislation—even running for President to put climate first.

Federal Judiciary Study Leagues across the United States are studying the federal judiciary to create an LWVUS advocacy position. All members are invited to attend the LWVF Federal Judiciary Study meeting. Participate in moderated discussion and consensus building.

Local Power, National Impact: Cities on the Frontlines of Democracy  Join us on Sunday, March 30, 4-5:30 (zoom) With incessant attacks on our nation's democracy making daily headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of our California cities, however, should also be making headlines. Cities are doing all they can to uphold democracy, and real change is happening at the local level—change that aligns with our values of inclusion, community, and equity.