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Apply Now to Attend LWVUS Convention June 28 – July 1 2018 in Chicago
Posted on March 17, 2018 in League News | comments
Do you want to attend the national League Convention in Chicago as a Delegate for LWVBAE? Do you want to request funding to attend convention? Below you will find links to apply and to request funding. In the application...
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League Board and Other Jobs for July 2018-June 2019 Still Available
Posted on March 16, 2018 in League News | comments
We invite you to apply to join the Board of the League for July 2018 to June 2019 and to apply for off-Board positions starting now or in the summer. Two Elective Board Positions still open. League members and potential ...
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Schools & Communities First! Sign Our Petition.
Posted on March 16, 2018 in League News | comments
Californians deserve world class schools and universities; quality healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and affordable homes. That is what our taxes should pay for. It’s past time to close this loophole and stop letting b...
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Environmental Concerns April 9: Janet Stromberg, 350 Bay Area Co-Founder
Posted on March 15, 2018 in League News | comments
Janet Stromberg, a member of the Berkeley Energy Commission, will give an Overview of the Energy Commission and answer your questions on Monday, April 9, 7;30 pm at Northbrae Community Church, Parlor Room, as part of the...
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June 5 Election Ballot Measure Preview
Posted on March 13, 2018 in League News | comments
On June 5, 2018, our League members in Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville will be voting on these measures: $50 Million affordable housing bonds in Emeryville; Regional Measure 3 for transit projects in the 9 Bay Area Count...
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Housing at N. Berk. BART: Meeting March 15, 7 pm
Posted on March 12, 2018 in League News | comments
A community meeting about the construction of housing over the North Berkeley BART station will include Mayor Jesse Arreguin, Councilmember Linda Maio, and BART Director Rebecca Saltzman who will discuss the possibility ...
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Emeryville Housing Bond Vote on June 5
Posted on March 8, 2018 in League News | comments
At its early March Meeting Emeryville City Council approved a Housing Bond on the June 5 ballot of $50 M in bonds and “to provide affordable housing for extremely, very low, low and middle-income individuals and fami...
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Congress Sneaking Bad Items into Budget Bill: Contact your Reps
Posted on March 8, 2018 in League News | comments
LWVC President Helen Hutchison notes that most California Leagues can use this as a chance to thank and support our Senators in their efforts to pass a clean budget. LWVUS President Chris Carson put out this call to ...
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Regional Measure 3 on June 5 Ballot
Posted on February 28, 2018 in League News | comments
Metropolitan Transit Commission has put Regional Measure 3, Bay Area Traffic Relief Plan on the June 5 Primary Election Ballot. It must be approved by the voters of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cl...
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Vote with the League June 5 2018: Recommendations on Ballot Measures
Posted on February 28, 2018 in League News | comments
The LWVC board took final positions on four of the five measures scheduled for the June ballot. Look for our The League Recommends flyer (a.k.a. Vote With the League) by early April. Here’s a quick summary of the Lea...
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