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LWV Los Altos-Mountain View

January 19, 2023

In this Issue:

League News
One-time Events
Ongoing Events

League News

Mountain View has a Council Vacancy: What's Next?

Councilmember Sally Lieber was elected to the State Board of Equalization in November and Mountain View’s City Attorney ruled that serving in both capacities would be a conflict of interest. Sally chose to resign from the MVCC.

In a perspective Karin Bricker, League president, outlines the difficult decision faced by the City Council given the two choices allowed by the City Charter. Read the article

Sign up for Program Planning on Feb 11th

Join us for this annual in-person meeting to discuss our League's priorities for the 2023-2024 year.

Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:00am -12:30 pm
Location:Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., Los Altos
Meeting will be followed by a catered lunch.

Email Sue Graham to register for Program Planning and to rsvp for lunch.

Volunteer Opportunity: Investment Monitor

Our League is looking for an experienced investor to help us keep an eye on our investment fund. The job involves monitoring our one mutual fund and attending four Finance Committee meetings a year. Please contact Lisa McLain if you would like to learn more.

Upcoming and Ongoing Events

One Time Events

Step Up for Pro-Choice

Online event marking the 50^thAnniversary of Roe v Wade. It’s time to step up and stop the rollback of our reproductive rights.

Sunday, January 22, 1:00 - 2:15 pm on Zoom
Hosted by Los Altos-Mountain View AAUW and the Santa Clara County Pro-Choice Community
To attend: Send your name and email to c.noonan@yahoo.com
For more information: Step Up Event

State-Level Advocacy Team Question and Answer Event

This year the state Advocacy Team is hosting a State Advocacy Team Question and Answer Event. The event is open to members interested in working on state-level League advocacy.

Thursday, January 26th, 7:00pm
To Register: State Advocacy Team Q & A
To learn more and to review the self study written materials and videos.

Know Your Rights: Public Meetings in California

The First Amendment Coalition’s open-government experts will provide an in-depth presentation on your rights to access public meetings in California.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 12:00-1:00 pm
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of California
To Register: Know Your Rights

Ongoing Meetings

Board Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00pm (Virtual)
Contact Karin Bricker for instructions on joining this Zoom meeting.

Housing Committee Meeting

Monday, February 13, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Virtual)
Contact Sue Russell, Housing Committee, for instructions on joining this Zoom meeting.
To learn about our housing-related activities: Housing Committee
Wayne Chen of Mountain View's Housing Division will be at the meeting to discuss the Displacement Response Stategy

Voter Services

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm (Virtual)
Contact Pamela Baird for instructions to join this Zoom meeting.
To learn about our voter activities: Voter Service Committee

Book Group

Next meeting: Saturday, January, 28, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Book: Lady Justice:Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America by Dahlia Lithwick
Contact Sue Graham to confirm interest and get a Zoom link or meeting location.
To learn about our reading group: Book Club

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