Prop 13 Reform at Legislature, LWVC Convention: New Update
Posted on April 11, 2017 in League News | comments
LWVBAE Caucus on “Fix Prop. 13” at State Convention! LWVBAE’s Civics Ed/Reform Prop. 13 Team will present its caucus titled “Fix Prop. 13” on Friday, June 2, at 9 PM at the 2017 State Convention in Sacramen...
Posted on April 10, 2017 in League News | comments
Leaders of our three cities discussed a range of housing issues at the Mayors Forum on Housing on May 11. Mayor Jesse Arreguin of Berkeley and Mayor Scott Donohue of Emeryville were joined by Albany Vice Mayor Nick Pilch...
Thus, May 11, Spring Annual Meeting: save this date
Posted on April 10, 2017 in League News | comments
The Mayors of our three cities will speak on a panel about housing issues at our Spring meeting the evening of Thurs, May 11, at the Chinese Community Church on Action St–a new location for us. Please put this date...
Want to make suggestions or learn about plans about how the City of Berkeley will spend $100 million to improve existing city infrastructure and facilities? Come to the meeting this Saturday, April 8, from 10 am to noon ...
Our new Program Coordinator Jessica Powell is looking for volunteers for the following challenging and interesting positions. Volunteer Coordinator – Contact and schedule volunteers to staff LWV events. This position ...
Haven’t found your passion in the League yet? We won’t be holding our usual first Saturday afternoon New Member Social in May–So come to Annual Meeting instead– see the story on our home page. Tre...
The Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville Chapter of the LWV is currently exploring interest in establishing a new Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Team. Jessica Powell, with international experience in gender equality issue...
On April 29, people will join together in marches across the U.S. to show our support for climate science and the need for action on climate change. The League of Women Voters is a co-sponsor of the primary march in Was...
Leonardo DiCaprio asks “what is our future in the face of climate change” in his film, Before the Flood. It’s Earth Day. Come watch it with us at the East Bay Climate Action Expo and join in a discus...
City of Berkeley On-Line Citizen’s Forum: This week–Homelessness Policy
Posted on March 30, 2017 in League News | comments
Express your views on public issues to the City of Berkeley through a new on-line Forum called Berkeley Considers. The current topic, Homelessness Policy, is available for comment until April 4, 2017. The link to partici...