League Interviews with State Legislators

Every year the League of Women Voters of California asks members from each legislative district (state senate and assembly) to interview their elected representatives, both to find out what those representatives are working on and to share our interests with them. These are our annual "Legislative Interviews."

LWVLAMV committee members joined with Leagues from South San Mateo County, Southwest Santa Clara Valley, San Jose-Santa Clara, Cupertino-Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto.

We interviewed State Senator Josh Becker and Assemblymember Marc Berman on this mission. Click on the legislator’s name to read the complete interview on the website.

Get More Active With the League!

• Government Director on the Board  
• Nominating Committee for next year  
• recruiting for the Voter Services Director on the County League Board

If you're interested in learning more about the available opportunities, please email Sally Ahnger or speak to any member of the Nominating Committee: Sally Ahnger, Fiona Walter, Jan Pepper, Ellen Wheeler and Kevin Ma.

Highlights from Observer Notes for Los Altos City Council Meetings: February 2025 

• The City Council authorized an expenditure from Park In-Lieu Fee funds to be used for planning a downtown park on Parking Plazas #1 and #2 with associated parking.
• Los Altos staff presented a plan to subsidize childcare in Los Altos in support of the Santa Clara County initiative for affordable childcare
• The City Council voted to adopt upgraded parking restrictions around Los Altos High School and implement no later than the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Come to Webinar by Climate Investor Tom Steyer

Learn about the climate crisis and why local action is critical.

• Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:00 PM (Pacific)
• REGISTER HERE
• Sponsored by the League of Women Voters – Climate Interest Group

A longtime leader in the climate movement, Tom has spearheaded citizen campaigns, championed climate science, and advocated for bold legislation—even running for President to put climate first. He’s the author of Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War.

Local Power, National Impact: Cities on the Frontlines of Democracy

Cities are doing all they can to uphold democracy, and real change is happening at the local level—change that aligns with our values of inclusion, community, and equity.

Join us on Zoom for a powerful conversation with three League members recently elected to local office: Adena Ishii – Mayor of Berkeley; Lorrel Plimier – Piedmont City Council; Natalya Zernitskaya – Santa Monica City Council

• Sunday, March 30, 4-5:30
• Tickets $10. Get tickets and learn more!
• Funds raised will support the LWVC's advocacy efforts in Sacramento. 

Our three panelists will share why local government is more important than ever, what they’re working on locally to defend democracy, and why strengthening democracy starts at the community level.

Oppose AB 25 - California Voter ID and Election Integrity Act of 2025

The current administration is working to make voting harder—and now, similar efforts are happening right here in California. AB 25 (DeMaio) is a dangerous bill that would put up new barriers to voting, especially for low-income voters, the elderly, young voters, people with disabilities, and communities of color.

The League of Women Voters of California is fighting AB 25. Every voter deserves the freedom to cast their ballot without fear of interference. See a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject this attack on our democracy.

You can contact our local assembly member Marc Berman and make your voice heard to never let this bill hit the assembly floor for a vote.