Calls to Action

League of Women Voters^®
of Piedmont

Learn about League Action Items

The League uses its positions to advocate on issues.

Local Positions. LWVC Positions. LWV US Positions.

Local Positions

The LWV of Piedmont has positions in these areas:
1. Government
a. Library
b. Planning Process
c. Disaster Preparedness
2. Social Policy
a. Education
b. housing
c. Diversity
3. Natural Resources - Open Space
Proposed Local Program for 2008-2009
1. Continued action on voter participation and outreach, especially to high school and college students.
2. Education and action on Single Payer Health Care, SB 840, the California Health Insurance Reliability Act.
3. Continued monitoring of the Housing Element of Piedmont's General Plan
4. Support and promote responsible energy policies and usage in our community.
5. Educate our community about water treatment and inflow issues and promote more effective community waste recycling and water conservation.
For a complete listing of Local Program, click HERE

LWV California Positions

To learn about the state positions, click HERE
LWVC is currently working to support SB840, Shiela Kuehl's Health Care for All Bill. It is waiting action in the Assembly. If the bill passes it will go to the Governor for his signature. Please write Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to sign SB840. See http://www.healthcareforall.org for more information.

LWV US Positions

The National League recently completed a study on Immigration. The new position was adopted at the National Convention in June, 2008. Click on Immigration Position for the complete text.
To learn about other LWV US positions and issues, click HERE

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