How Would You Balance California's Budget?

Join us on Tuesday, May 15, 1-3 pm at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, 1300 El Camino Real, San Mateo.

California has experienced large budget shortfalls for the last decade and today faces a $9.2 billion dollar budget gap. Budget solutions affect us all. Take the Budget Challenge and decide how much should be spent on programs and where the money should come from.

Next 10 is an independent, nonpartisan organization that educates, engages and empowers Californians in the interest of improving the future economy and quality of life in California). The Budget Challenge is an interactive program to allow you to make the choices and allocations according to your priorities. Bring your friends!

The program will feature Noel Perry, a venture capitalist, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and managing director of Baccharis Capital, Inc., a private venture capital firm focusing on early stage investments in educational software, educational toys, organic food, health, and other consumer products. His concern for the well-being of local, national, and international communities has led to his founding of several organizations, including Next 10 (an independent, nonpartisan organization that educates, engages and empowers Californians in the interest of improving the future economy and quality of life in California).

For directions to the meeting, click on the address listed on our calendar.

June 5, 2012 Primary Election

Are you ready to vote on June 5, 2012? The last day to register to vote is Monday, May 21. If you have moved or wish to change your political party, you must re-register. Voter registraton forms are available at local post offices and libraries as well as online.

Do you know how to evaluate ballot measures?

The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund website has information about ballot measures you'll find on the June 5 Primary election ballot.

Find the Pros and Cons for Proposition 28 that will change the limits on California Legislators' terms of office.

Proposition 29 imposes a new tax on cigarettes for cancer research.

For information about candidate forums or other election events, check our calendar or see Smart Voter.

The LWV of South San Mateo County sponsored a forum for Board of Superviors District 4 candidates on Thursday, May 3. View the forum.

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Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 2

9 am - 12 noon

Sharp Park Golf Course Restaurant, Hwy 1 and Sharp Park Road, Pacifica

Stuart Forrest, San Mateo Chief Probation Officer, is the featured speaker.

See the annual meeting page for details and reservations.

Smart Voter

The League of Women Voters is ready to serve voters in 2012. See our Smart Voter website for information about the June primary election candidates and ballot measures.

Information about the candidates and ballot measures from past elections is archived on our Smart Voter website.

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