NATIONAL LEAGUE PRIORITIES

At the June 2022 Convention, delegates from more than 700 Leagues throughout the U.S. discussed and approved program actions and updates to positions on these issues:

• Election of the President by popular vote

• Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

• Criminal Justice System – just, effective, equitable, transparent

• Digital Equity – high-speed affordable internet access for all

• Health Care – expanding delivery options

See all of the public policy positions held by LWV United States in Impact on Issues.

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• Build a Welcoming San Jose though Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.  60% of children in San Jose have at least one immigrant parent.  Learn about the Welcoming San Jose Plan from Zulma Maciel, Director of the Office of Racial Equity at our August 18 Lunch with League.
  
  
  
   

• New district boundaries are drawn using 2020 census data. You may be in new districts for the June election.   See Redistricting in Santa Clara County especially the address lookup.
   

• Read our most recent newsletter:  The VOTER
   

• See a list of all local public agencies that make decisions about the quality of life and future in San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy.  Use it to monitor policies and issues.  
   

• Our local Program Priorities for this year are:  

  • Climate Change/Natural Resources​

  • Affordable Housing and Homelessness

  • Effect of Money on Politics

  • City Governance

  • Public Education System

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Please consider working with us on these important issues. Contact us to learn more about our work. 

NOVEMBER 8  GENERAL
ELECTION

The League is gearing up its Voter Service activities in preparation for the upcoming election.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS who are interested in:
 

• Voter registration

• Candidate Forums

• Voter’s Edge online resource

• Pros & Cons on ballot measures

• Election observers