League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County


	League of Women Voters^® of North and Central San Mateo County

Working for the Informed and Active Participation of Citizens in Government

Serving the people of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, Belmont, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, La Honda, Pescadero, California

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase undertanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Calendar of Events	We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members. For directions to our meetings, click on the address in the calendar listing.
Our Newsletter	Our newsletter is called "The Voter" and contains information about our events and activities.
Join the League	Why and how can you join our grassroots organization?

February 2012 League Activities

February events include opportunities to join in League activities and to meet with members from other Leagues. See the articles about Bay Area League Day, County League Day, and the LWV California regional workshop, and study committee meetings.
Check our February 2012 newsletter and our current calendar for detailed information.

Bay Area League Day, Saturday, February 4, 9 am - 3 pm

The LWV Bay Area has chosen regional housing as the topic for this annual forum. Housing and the Bay Area's Future features David Rosen as keynote speaker. Three panels of experts will discuss (1) how to meet regional housing needs in compliance with the sustainable communities strategy mandated by California Senate Bill 375; (2) how to finance affordable housing; and (3) how to provide housing for hte poor and the homeless.
Location: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th Street, Oakland. See our calendar for directions and flyer.
Cost in advance,$30 with lunch, $15 without lunch. Register online through January 27 at http://www.lwvbayarea.org or by check payable to "LWVBA" and mailed to their office at 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612.

County League Day, Saturday, February 11

Saturday, February 11, 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club, 4139 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley.
See our calendar for directions and our February 2012 Voter for information about the program.

Smart Voter

Information about the candidates and ballot measures on past elections is archived on our Smart Voter website
The League of Women Voters co-sponsored eight candidate forums before the November 8, 2011 local elections and is ready to serve voters in 2012. See our Smart Voter website for election results for city council, school board, and other contests in our area.

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Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote for California Women

Two hundred people joined in our luncheon celebration on Friday, October 14, honoring three outstanding community members, Trish Ronald, Warren Slocum, and May-Blossom Wilkenson. The toast to the centennial of women's suffrage in California was lead by two senior high school students who will cast their first votes soon.
Read about our honorees in our September newsletter.
The event was taped by PenTV and was broadcast on cable Channel 26 on Saturday, October 29. If you missed it, watch the video of our celebration on the PenTV website.

League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County
444 Peninsula Avenue, Suite 1
San Mateo, CA 94401-1653
650-342-5853
[email the league]

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