| Helping Make Democracy Work! | | The Voter
Newsletter for
LWV Los Altos-Mountain View
September 15, 2024 | | In this Issue:
- League News
- Election Events
- Take Action
- Ongoing Events
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Los Altos City Council to Draft District Maps
The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) is intended to minimize racially polarized voting in City Council elections by moving agencies from at-large elections to voting districts. On April 18, 2024, the City of Los Altos received a Notice of Violation of the CVRA. The notice demands that the city immediately transitions from the current at-large elections system to a district-based one. Your input is needed on possible district maps. Los Altos residents can provide feedback to the Los Altos City Council at
Community workshops -
- Saturday, September 14, 11:30 am at the Los Altos Community Center
- Monday, September 16, 6:30 pm at the Grant Park Multipurpose room
City Council hearing -
- Tuesday, September 24, 4 p.m. at the Los Altos City Council Chambers
| Observer Reports from LWV LAMV
Read our latest Observer Report from Los Altos City Council where in July and August
- Councilmembers Neysa Fligor and Mayor Jonathan Weinberg have formed a subcommittee to explore a potential Childcare Subsidy Program similar to those in Mountain View and Palo Alto.
- City Council continues to draft potential maps for new district elections.
- Parking Plazas 7 and 8 are considered for housing and underground parking
| Election Events to Watch
Be an informed voter by attending candidate forums and unbiased ballot measure analysis, pros & cons and ask questions.
The LWV LAMV website has details about location or registration requirements. Recordings of all our events will be available from our website, Election Events.
Hear from the candidates
- Los Altos City Council - 10/1
- MVLA High School Board - 10/8
- Mountain View City Council - 10/9
- CA Assembly District #23 - 10/13
- Mtn. View Whisman School Board - 10/15
- El Camino Healthcare - 10/21
- Foothill-De Anza Area #3 - 10/23
—-Hosted by other Leagues —-
- SCC Board of Education #1 - 10/1
- SCC Board of Supervisors #5 - 10/3
- Congressional District #16, 10/8
Learn about the Ballot Measures
Unbiased presentation of state and local ballot measures by League member Pete Stahl who will explain the measure, outline pros and cons, and answer your questions. | | Yard Signs
Spread the word about League election events and resources
Post a League sign in your front yard to spread the word about our nonpartisan election events and voter information.
Sign up for a League yard sign
You will be asked to login to your League account or complete a contact information form before you can sign up. Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to pick up the sign.
If you already have a yard sign, it is time to put it out! | | | Proposition Workshop
Uncertain about the ballot measures? This election season, the League is piloting an educational ballot measure workshop for League members to learn about and discuss several of the ballot measures.
Discussion helps people process and analyze information. Join other League members and friends to consider the pros and cons of several ballot measures. All that we ask is that you come with an open mind, listen respectfully, and share your ideas in a thoughtful manner.
- Sunday, October 20th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Mountain View Community Center
- 201 S. Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View
- Attendance is limited and registration is required. Register
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Encourage Voters in States That Make Voting Harder
Remember, we’re not asking for money. We’re asking for a little of your time. We work with the non-partisan organization, Reclaim Our Vote. The organization has a 70% turnout of people contacted for the 2020 election and they follow up on the cards with calls and visits.
You can write to:
- North Carolina – to mail between September 15-30
- Texas – to mail between October 1-15
Write with Others
- Marie Young will host a postcard party
- Saturday, September 28, 4-6 p.m.
- Write to infrequent voters in Texas.
- RSVP to receive Marie Young’s address.
Write at Home
- To sign up to write from home, complete the following form: Write Postcards
- After we receive your completed form, you will be contacted about where to pick them up.
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Housing Committee Meeting
- Monday, September 16, 7p.m.
- Alison Cingolani from SV@Home will present.
- Contact Sue Russell, Housing Committee, for instructions to join Zoom meetings.
- To learn about our housing-related activities: Housing Committee
Voter Services
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