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LWV Los Altos Mountain View
PO Box 3492
Los Altos, CA 94024
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Date: 9/15/2025
Subject: The Voter - News, Events, and Action September 15
From: LWV Los Altos Mountain View



Helping Make Democracy Work!

The Voter
Newsletter for
LWV Los Altos-Mountain View
September 15, 2025
In this Issue:
  • League News
  • Take Action
  • Ongoing Events

League News

From LWV Los Altos Mountain View Area...

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN…

                       ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN

 Plan ahead to see direct from Broadway, the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub. Join LWV members to see “Suffs”.

  • SUFFS: The Musical
    Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM
    Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
  • Promo code LWVLOSALTOS saves up to $5 on tickets
  • Benefit: $10 from each ticket purchased with this code will go to the League of Women Voters of Los Altos & Mountain View

How to Purchase Tickets:

Online: https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/bsf-suffs-2025/orpheum-theatre/tickets/B19FBBFF-0FBD-4610-AA1F-C2BC91A83AE0/?pc=BAB05788-AE9D-440B-8FCE-F1E4637770A0 Promo code included within link.

 Phone: Call 888-746-1799 and mention promo code LWVLOSALTOS
 

From LWVUS...

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 (recorded)
  • 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.

 

From LWVC...

New Executive Director for LWVC

The League of Women Voters of California today announced that the Board of Directors has hired Jenny Farrell, Esq. as the next Executive Director. “The Board and I are confident that Jenny is the right leader for this moment,” said Gloria Chun Hoo, president of the LWVC. “Jenny brings an exceptional record of nonprofit leadership, a deep commitment to civic engagement, and a lifelong passion for justice that will strengthen the League’s reach and impact across California.” Read the full story.


League of Women Voters of California Position on Proposition 50

Vote by Mail ballots will come starting October 6. 

Be prepared. Click here to see the complete statement that explains our neutral position, provides context for that position, and shifts the focus to empowering California voters.

Early in the process, before the ballot language was written, we, along with several other good government groups, issued independent statements opposing mid-cycle redistricting. This was consistent with the League’s long-standing positions at both the state and national level. 

 Since then, and on the heels of Texas’ decision, California Governor Newsom and the legislature moved forward to do mid-cycle redistricting. The ballot measure language has been finalized. While the process for the redistricting in California differs from what is happening in Texas, LWVC recognizes the importance of staying aligned with our national League and also with state and local Leagues, such as in Texas, that are, or may soon be, in court challenging unfair maps.

 With these factors in mind, LWVC does not take a position on Proposition 50.


Take Action

Share Resources to Empower Your Vote

Easy Voter Guide – Unbiased publication for new and busy voters, providing important information about voting and the state ballot measures. The Easy Voter Guide, available in 5 languages, is community-reviewed to ensure the information is easy to understand.

Digital versions of the EVG will be available at easyvoterguide.org on September 22.

 

VOTE411 - A comprehensive, nonpartisan online ballot tool to candidates covering federal, state, and local races in California. You can also learn about ballot measures, find your polling place, and more. 

Visit VOTE411.org/ballot to enter your address and view your ballot.


Ongoing Events

 

Housing Committee
  • Monday, September 15, 2025, 6pm
  • Hear from staff at Congressional District 16 Sam Liccardo's office talking about federal housing policy
  • Contact Sue Russell, Housing Committee, to RSVP and for location.
  • To learn about our housing-related activities:  Housing Committee
 
Voter Services
 
Book Group
  • Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 -  3:30 pm
  • Book: The Presidents and the People by Corey Brettschneider
  • Contact Karin Bricker at bookclub@lwvlamv.org to confirm interest and get the meeting location.
  • To learn about our reading group: Book Club
 
Board Meeting



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