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LWVC Staff at Trudy Schafer's retirement party

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Trudy Schafer, our beloved Senior Director for Program, lobbyist, and friend. For the past 25 years, Trudy made a lasting and transformative impact on California public policy and on the lives of all those she worked with. She was an extraordinary woman, and she leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Our heartfelt condolences to her husband John, her children Anne and Bob, and the entire Schafer family.

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California is a step closer to 100% zero-carbon fuels for electricity generation by 2045! On July 3, SB 100 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy with eight votes.

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Immigration, Ryan Compromise, advocacy, League of women Voters

This week the U.S. House will vote on immigration legislation that is not in our national interest. Take action and tell your representative to vote NO on the Ryan Compromise legislation.

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Family ivoted picture, cavotes, elections, California, Los Angeles, Sarah Levy

More Californians are voting! Let's keep it up and mark your calendar for the November 6 election.

Public Statement
Vote with the League on the June 2018 ballot measures, ballot recommendations, elections, propositions

The LWVC board took final positions on the measures scheduled for the June ballot. Print and share our The League Recommends flyer. Here’s a quick summary of the League position on each measure:

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Get out the vote, vote June 5, last minute voting tips, elections, california

Voter’s Edge Offers New Tools to Make Voting Easier

Press Mention

California needs to better prepare for wildfires, drought, a changing snowpack, and extreme weather events. Proposition 68 will help. It will fund projects that reduce the risk of natural disasters, boost forest health, improve water quality, safeguard our water supplies and protect sensitive wildlife habitat. Prop 68 also provides new funding for parks and recreation – something my kids and I care about very much. Prop. 68 would enable local groups such as the Placer Land Trust to leverage charitable support to protect more land for current and future generations.

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Put your ballot in the palm of your hand: VotersEdge.org/CA

Get the facts before you vote on June 5

Public Statement
Yes on Prop 68 image of parks

California must lead the way. Our state is feeling the effects of climate change—from severe droughts to devastating wildfires — yet our federal government is refusing to act. We are proud to support Yes on 68 as it takes a smart and efficient approach to protecting California’s natural resources. Proposition 68 will invest $4 billion in securing our state’s water supplies and ensuring every Californian has access to clean drinking water and safe, quality parks.

Public Statement
LWVC ED Melissa Breach speaks about new voter registration form at press event on 4/5/18.

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Alex Padilla has unveiled a newly redesigned voter registration card for use throughout California. This is the first major redesign of the voter registration card since 2008. The new voter registration cards are available at the Secretary of State’s office and have been shipped to county elections officials throughout the state. The California voter registration card is available in 10 languages--

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