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Date: 4/15/2021
Subject: LWV of Piedmont - The Voter 04/15/2021
From: League of Women Voters of Piedmont



Political Responsibility through Informed and
Active Participation

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


Annual Meeting and Speaker Nancy O'Malley on May 6, 2021

Our Annual Meeting this year will immediately follow speaker Nancy O'Malley, Alameda County District Attorney, who will talk about "Perspectives on Women's Issues."  She will discuss her important work with abused and homeless women, helping them move beyond trauma into a positive future. DA O’Malley will also address the many challenges COVID-19 has posed.  The speaker presentation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and our Annual Meeting will be from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Register for this event and find out more.

Last Call for Essay Contest - Submissions due April 17th!

The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is sponsoring its second annual essay contest. The contest is open to all high school juniors and seniors who are currently enrolled in Piedmont High School or Millennium High School or who are residents of Piedmont. This year's 250-500 word essay must be submitted by April 17, 2021 and will answer the question "Given the fragility of democracy as evidenced by the insurrection of January 6, 2021, how can your generation work to ensure that democracy in the United States is strengthened for future generations?" There is a $500 prize awarded to the first place essay. For more information and details on submission, please visit our website.


Final Day for Piedmont's Housing Survey

If you haven't yet responded to Piedmont's Fair Housing Survey, today is your final chance!  Visit the project website PiedmontIsHome.org to participate in the Community Fair Housing Survey and to comment on the Interactive Housing Map. The online and interactive "pinnable" Housing Map gives Piedmont residents the chance to identify sites for new housing development, including sites for new affordable housing development.

Before taking the survey, read the following short and informative pieces on how housing policies relate to racial equity:

Film Screening: “Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem”

The CA LWV Criminal Justice Committee invites all League members to a special pre-release screening of the film, “Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem,” followed by a short discussion of the film on April 27th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This screening is made possible through a collaboration with Brave New Films. The film exposes how “minor infractions” coupled with our country’s history of racial injustice, have evolved into an enormous abuse of criminal justice power. Find out more and RSVP for this event.

Save the Date - Buffy Wicks Town Hall, May 5, 2021

The local Leagues in Assembly District 15th will host a town hall with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks on May 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. More information to come!

Upcoming Speaker Event - Shanti Brien on June 22, 2021

Piedmont's Shanti Brien, attorney and author of Almost Innocent will speak about criminal justice reform on June 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Read about her and her new book on 
 Piedmont Exedra.  More details to come.

Take Action: Tell the Senate to Support S1!

The For the People Act is the democracy reform bill the American people want and deserve. This legislation will put power back into the hands of American voters by making voting easier and more accessible and by modernizing future elections. Over the last two years, we saw the bill pass the House of Representatives, but get stalled at the Senate. But we cannot let this happen again. The House has just passed the For the People Act again - it is now time for the Senate to fulfill their duty for our democracy. The For the People Act addresses some of the most pressing issues facing our democracy by: 

  •     Restoring the Voting Rights Act 

  •     Modernizing our voter registration system 

  •     Restoring voting rights to formerly-incarcerated individuals 

  •     Curbing partisan gerrymandering

  •     Making campaign contributions more transparent

Contact your Senator TODAY and tell them to support the For the People Act (S1). Return control of our government back where it belongs—into the hands of the people. 


No Regular Board Meeting in May - Please Attend our Annual Meeting on May 6, 2021  



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The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Our federal tax ID is 94-6094831