Sam Liccardo to Speak with LWV Members

Hear from Congressman Sam Liccardo who is serving his first term in Congress representing District 16. This event is organized by the LWV of Santa Clara County.

•  Sunday, August 17, 2025 
• Doors open at 2:00 pm - program 2:30- 4:00 pm
• Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
• Advance registration is required. 
• Parking information will be sent to registrants.

• Can you volunteer to set up and take down folding chairs for the event? Contact Katie Zoglin at president@lwvlamv.org

Liccardo grew up in Saratoga, worked as prosecutor, and served as Mayor of San Jose for eight years.  Please sign up early in anticipation of a sold-out event.

Remember to Renew

Watch a 2 minute video on how to renew using the national member portal. Renewal Video

After you check out the video, renew online:  Renew your membership

Democracy in Your Hands Series | June – October 2025

Our nation is in a constitutional crisis. Now more than ever, it's critical that League members have the tools they need to mobilize their communities to defend our democracy. To help Leagues prepare, LWV is facilitating five training opportunities, you can sign up for the three upcoming trainings and can watch recordings of the two which have already occurred.   

 The virtual training series includes five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall.

• Jun. 18, 11am ET | Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged, and in the Know (recorded)
• Jul. 23, 11am ET | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You (recorded)
• Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET | Understand the Three Branches of Government
• Sept. 17, 11am ET | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change
• Oct. 22, 3:30pm ET | Building Coalitions to Amplify Action

Register now.

Defending democracy is demanding much of us in these times, but we are all in this together.

SB 42 - A Bold Step to Take Back our Democracy

The Political Reform Act of 1974 was meant to change public campaign financing. Now, SB 42, California Fair Elections Act of 2026, lifts California’s outdated ban on public financing of campaigns – but only if the Legislature passes it and voters approve it on the ballot in 2026.

SB 42 doesn’t impose public financing – it gives voters the power to choose it.

• Public financing amplifies the voices of small donors and everyday voters.
• It lowers barriers to running for office, helping build a more diverse and representative democracy.
• It restores trust by reducing the stranglehold of wealthy special interests on our political system.

The legislation has passed in the Senate and now is headed to the Appropriations Committee in the Assembly. Contact co-author Marc Berman to curb big money’s grip on politics and restore equity, transparency, and accountability.