2022
- Local author, Christine Hunter, launched her new book entitled, We Can Do This! Sacramento’s Trailblazing Political Women and the Community They Shaped. Ms. Hunter’s book chronicles the stories of women who led Sacramento from the 1970s through the 200s and reveals a clear path for young women of today to become leaders of tomorrow. The book launch was witnessed by 88 League members and guests. 2/2022
- At the February Program Planning Meeting, the LAWVSC agreed to continue its support of the Making Democracy Work® program advanced by the League of Women Voters US. Local efforts will focus on election-related efforts to improve democracy, such as Ranked Choice Voting, Good Governance Advocacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 2/2022
- A Voter Registration/Education event was held at CSUS (February 26) at the 34th Annual Sacramento Black Expo event to honor Black History Month. We were invited to share a table at the event by Viera Johnson of BAPAC. 2/2022
- The LWVSC participated in Sacramento County History Day. The event celebrates students’ development of research and critical thinking through the study of history. Our local League awards a $100 prize in the category of Women’s History and this year the award was split between two students: Mythreyee Shankara Narayanan and Vijaya Lakshmi Pundit. 3/2022.
- President Brenda Main advocated for Sunshine Week (March 13-19) when the League, journalists, civic groups, libraries and schools call attention to the importance of governmental transparency and “the public’s right to know.” 3/2022
- Since March is Women’s History Month, the League drew attention to the fact that women continue to be under-represented in Congress. In spite of the fact that women represent about half of the U.S. Workforce, at present only 24 of 100 Senators are women and only 121 Representatives (plus 4 Delegates) out of 435 are women. Here in California, only 15 of 40 State Senators and 23 or 80 Assembly Members are women. 3/2022
- The most recent census data determined that Sacramento County is now required under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act to provide language assistance and translated materials in Vietnamese, as well as Chinese, Spanish, and English. These bilingual materials help the community members to effectively participate in the political process in their primary language. 3/2022
- The League helped to register new citizens right after their naturalization ceremonies. Since no visitors are allowed in the ceremonies, LWVSC set up a table to assist with voter registration at the “after ceremony” party. 3/2022
- Fifteen LWVSC members toured the Registrar of Voters Facility on April 14th and 17th with Courtney Bailey-Kanelos, Registrar of Voters as our guide. All participants were impressed with the security measures taken to protect our votes. 4/2022
- In anticipation of the California Primary Election on June 7, 2022, the LWVCS mobilized efforts to register voters and educate them about Sacramento County’s election process, including election security protections. 4/2022
- Several Spring Candidate Forums were held for the following elections: Sacramento City Council District 3 on April 5th, Sacramento City Council District 1 on April 26th, CalPERS Board on April 27th. 4/2022
- Two High School Voter Registration Events were well attended with a lot of student interaction and voter registration or pre-registration:
o Earth Day Event at Mira Loma High School on April 22nd
o Vista Lago High School Voter Registration Day on April 27th. 4/2022
- Voter Services mentored a senior student at St. Francis High School to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement for her diploma. The student has been trained to register and pre-register other students. 4/2022
- A Candidate Forum was held for Sacramento County District Attorney on May 9th. 5/2022.
- The Sacramento Community Review Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors to “improve public transparency and accountability with respect to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and provide greater community interaction and communication with the Office of the Inspector General.” With the support of its Criminal Justice Committee, the LWVSC joined other community groups in strongly advocating for the Commission. 5/2022
- LWVSC actively promoted the Voters Edge website at www.votersedge.org. This website contains current and vital information related to the various election issues and candidates on our region. 5/2022
- There were four summer Making Democracy Work Outreach Events, including:
o Roblas School National Night Out – August 2nd
o National Night Out South Land Park – August 2nd
o Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy Back to School – August 6th
o Back to School at Aspire Heights Academy – August 20th. 8/2022
- On August 27th, more than 30 members and potential members met to learn about the League and various volunteer opportunities. President Paula Lee welcomed everyone with a demonstration off Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). 8/2022
- League member, Nancy Fox, received 2022 “Unsung Hero Awards” for volunteer work with the California Legislature. The award was presented by Senator Alex Padilla at the Tower Bridge Dinner. 9/2022
- There were several Voter Services Events in September including:
o National Voter Registration Day at Consumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College on September 20th
o Climate Change Justice at McClatchy Park on September 25th 9/2022
- Fall Candidate Forums were held for various elections, including: CalPERS Board of Directors on September 7th, City Council District 3 on September 13th, City Council District 1 on September 15th, Ballot Measure Forum on September 19th and Sacramento County Supervisor District 5 on September 29th. 9/2022
- The League took a position on several of the local ballot measures:
o County Measure A – Transportation Tax – OPPOSE
o City of Sacramento Measure L – Youth Programming – NEUTRAL
o Measure M – Redistricting Map Implementation – SUPPORT
o Measure N – Tourist Tax Update – NO POSITION
o City of Sacramento Measure O – Emergency Shelter and Enforcement Act – OPPOSE 9/2022
- There were numerous Voter Services Events in October including:
o “Pros & Cons” presentations on the ballot measures to the Junior League on October 4th, Eskaton Village on October 6th, and River’s Edge Assisted Living on October 14th
o California Free Thought Day on October 9th
o CSUS Civic Engagement Resource Fair on October 11th
o Candidate Forum at McClatchy High School on October 20th
o Rock the Boat at Consumnes River College on October 20th
o Re-Entry Resource Fair at Mather on October 20th
o Teatro Nagual “Latine/Hispanic Cabaret” at the B Street Theater on October 21st
o California Northstate Health Sciences University on October 25th 10/2022
- League member, Claudia Bonsignore, participate as one of four guest panelists for the Town Hall Meeting – Voting in California on October 14th at the 3rd District Court of Appeals. The event was organized by the LegiSchool Project for CSUS and the California Center for Civic Engagement. 10/2022
- League volunteers, including Nancy Lapp, Debra Larson, Amari McGaha, Paula Lee and Claudia Bonsignore participated in the Take Back the Night Event in midtown Sacramento on October 15th. 10/2022
- On October 29th, LWVC Board Member, Brenda Main, was a member of panel at the Sacramento Main Library to discuss Christine Hunter’s book We Can Do This! She talked about the LWVSC’s role in developing women leaders and promoting civic engagement. 10/2022
- Two League volunteers, Olga Aguirre and Marge Patzer, were invited to speak about with the League of Women Voters for the Soroptimist Club on November 1st. 11/2022
- Twenty LWVSC members volunteered to be Poll Observers for the 2022 election. 11/2022
- LWVSC had its first Making Democracy Work Celebration on November 10th. The event was held at Antiquité Maison Privée in mid-town Sacramento and featured guest speaker, retiring California Chief Justice, Tani Cantil-Sakauye. 11/2022
- After two years of hard work by Claudia Bonsignore, Carol Enns, and Eileen Heiser, the LWVSC historical records have been transferred to the Sacramento Public Library Sacramento Archives. The papers have been arranged into eight series: 1-Scrapbooks, 2 – Voter Newsletters, 3 – Photographs and Newspaper Clippings, 4 – Meeting Documents, 5 – Administrative Documents, 6 – Published Documents Regarding Voter Education, 7 – Position Documents; and 8 – Recognition. 12/2022
2021
- M. Patzer, member, organized League volunteers to assist with a postcard project. The Registrar of Voters provided the volunteers with voters’ names from zip codes where there are fewer active voters. Although the sample was small [due to time constraints] of voters receiving reminder postcards there were increases in voters registering and voting. 1/2021
- The Board adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. I. Olson, member, advocated for the resolution and S. Bakker, member, sent the Board a letter on behalf of the LWVSC supporting the resolution. 1/2021
- The first Black woman (Shirley Weber) and only the fourth woman was appointed Secretary of State by the Governor. Recently Ms. Weber introduced, and it was passed, AB392 – Use of Force Policing, law. 2/2021
- LWVSC is part of the Sacramento Redistricting Coalition formed to ensure that the community has a say in the way district boundaries are redrawn. 5/2021
- Redistricting is the focus until the end of the year. District workshops, public hearings and city residents can participate through the Independent Redistricting Commission. League members can educate citizens and community organizations about the process.9/2021
2020
- Measure A (strong mayor) ballot measure was defeated – partially due to hard work by LWVSC members and other concerned citizens and groups. Letter to City Council. 11/2020
- Units discussed the Fair Maps Act, AB 849 a bill that establishes redistricting criteria for those counties and cities whose constituencies are represented by districts it prohibits gerrymandering, standardizes criteria, and prioritizes intact neighborhoods and diverse communities. 1/2020
- Leaguer S. Bakker discusses the LWVSC Observer Corps and the functions it serves. 1/2020
- The Women’s Rights Rally E Resource Fair was attended by LWVSC members on 1/18/20 rallying at the State Capitol. 1/2020
- Jennifer Berdugo (AARP), discussed how WWRP provides presentations to the community to encourage people to fill out census forms. The importance of census data and the history of the census was presented. The first census in the world was authorized by President G. Washington in 1790. 1/2020
- LWVSC moderated the Elmhurst Neighborhood Association Candidate Forum. 2/2020
- A Board of Supervisors Resolution saluted the 100th anniversary of the 1920 founding of the LWV 3/2020
- LWVSC registered voters and hosted a booth honoring women’s struggle to get the vote on 1/24/20 at CSUS. The Renaissance Society and CSUS sponsored the event (on the 100the anniversary year of women getting the vote). Author J. Newman discussed her book: And Yet They Persisted How American Women Won the Right to Vote. 3/2020
- “Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage: Looking Back, Moving Forward.” Convening at CSUS LWVSC and the Renaissance Society hosted ad registration of high school students followed by several sessions led by Sacramento women leaders, politicians, scientists, and professors. The launch of Prof. Mona Siegel’s book Peace on Our Terms: The Global Battle for Women’s Rights After the First World War. 4/2020
- “She Is ME” was explained. Is an online campaign by the national League to celebrate 100 years of League work through the inter-generational stories by League members generating awareness of the League and cultivating the next generations of League supports. 5/2020
- “Women Power the Vote” -- no on Measure A – supported by the LWVSC, community leaders, local groups and others hosted an online discussion and Q&A about the issue. 10/2020
- New LWVSC member M. Whisman is the new You Tube expert. She will edit and upload videos to the LWVSC Website and produce videos to assist voter registration. 10/2020
- The LWVSC members were invited by the Registrar of Voters to observe and report activities at the Vote Centers. 11/2020
- LWVSC members assisted seniors to vote by distributing information to residents in assisted living facilities. 11/2020
- Defeat “Strong Mayor”.Measure "L" Ballot argument. 11/4/2020
- LWVSC Scholarship Committee awarded Giselle Sanchez $2,000. Giselle is pursuing a graduate degree in public policy and administration at CSUS. One of her major professors wrote a two-page letter praising her impressive academic record, initiative, and her ability to use informed analysis of quantitative data. N. Compton.12/2020
- LWVS post-office volunteers delivered over 8,300 voter forms in 2020. 12/2020
- P. Lee, member, made a persuasive presentation to address AB571 and S. Bakker sent a letter to the Board on behalf of the LWVSC, Common Cause and other groups promoting limits on contributions to $4,900 for countywide offices. 12/2020
- Criminal Justice Reform (e.g. “use of force”) with City of Sacramento. Committee members met virtually at several meetings, with City Council members and the mayor with respect to compliance with AB 392, especially. Proposal proceeded by a 35 page analysis, Making Democracy Work: Policing Oversight and Policy Reform. 10/2020
2019
- Units discussed transparency and government specifically regarding the Sheriff’s Office. 2/2019
- Units discussed transparency and government specifically regarding the Sheriff’s Office. 2/2019
- LWVSC proposes concurrence on a Voter Representation position to be considered during program planning and the State Convention in May. In brief: Support election methods at each level of government that encourage participation, are verifiable and audit-able and enhance representation for all voters. P. Lee. 2/2019
- Units discussed Make it Fair and effort to reform Prop. 13 (1978) to reform tax inequity. 3/2019
- Six international students visited (3/19) the League Office to learn more about the process of voting, state of our democracy, etc. Students are sponsored by the American Field Service-USA (AFS). AFS honors the legacy of its founders who were volunteer World War I and WW2 ambulance drivers who emerged from the wars with a bold mission to help prevent future conflict through educational and cross-cultural exchanges.” N. Compton. 3/2019
- League member G. Powell organized voter registration opportunities with the free Veterinary Clinic on several successive Sundays. 5/2019
2018
- Ranked choice voting was discussed at Unit meetings, references and a map of the U.S. indicating where ranked choice is practiced. 9/2018
- Units discussed “Is Democracy in Trouble?” The danger of a strongman’s ascent and how that reflects a weakness in democracy. 11/2018
- League members participated as observers at Vote Centers in Sacramento County. Observers recorded stats on numbers of voters and other activity taking place at the Centers. 2018
- Helen Hutchinson, LWVC joined the LWVSC to discuss the League’s transformation for the next hundred years. She proposed a road map to the future. How can the League remain strong, viable and relevant? Four categories were noted: Advance a clear strategic focus (Mission, Vision and Value statements were described); Build a more inclusive culture; build a healthier league network; and increase capacity at all levels. 12/2018
2017
- Mayor D. Steinberg, LWVSC, P. Lee and Common Cause Legislative Policy Council, N. Heidorn met to discuss the recommendation for a “Sunshine Ordinance,” viz., open government transparency and an ethics commission for the City of Sacramento. 1/2017
- Vote Centers and new voting changes are implemented in Sacramento County, a result of the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) SB450, 2016. LWVSC will assist Sacramento County as it becomes one of the first counties to participate in the pilot. 5/2017
- T. Schafer, LWVSC member, and League lobbyist was honored on 10/19/2017 at a retirement party attended by many who worked with her at the Capitol and in Sacramento. The Trudy Schafer Fellowship for Public Policy was announced. The Fellowship is intended to identify emerging leaders who can make a positive impact in California public policy… A former state senator presented a Senate award, and a key to the City was presented on behalf of Mayor D. Steinberg. 11/2017
- T. Schafer LWVSC and LWVC lobbyist, and partner organizations noted that DMV began properly fulfilling the mandates of the Motor Voter Law. LWVC will continue to monitor DMV for compliance. 11/2017
2016
- Unit meeting members discussed the LWVUS -Money in Politics Review & Update Study, references included. 1/2016
- Dr. Joshua Dyck, visiting scholar, CSUS, “Propositions & Consequences: Ballot Initiatives and Civic Engagement,” discussed research on the secondary effects of ballot initiatives on Direct Democracy. Voter turnout data by different types of voters was discussed, e.g., partisans, independences, etc. 9/2016
- LWVSC supported Measure L that would form an Independent Redistricting Commission, a thirteen-member independent commission modeled after the state commission. 10/2016
- Leaguer, R. Bettis attended a Stakeholder Committee meeting as part of Sacramento County’s update and enhancement of their 2011 Climate Action Plan by 2017. The revised plan will be based on meeting SB32 GHG emission reduction goals (reduce to 40% of the 1990 levels by 2030). The City of Sacramento plans a similar update by 2018. 11/2016
- P. Lee, LWVSC and N. Heidorn, Common Cause recommended an independent citizens-led redistricting commission to draw city council districts in Sacramento. Known as Measure L, the measure passed by 53% of the vote. 2016
- Units discussed the Electoral College and The National popular Vote. It was the second time in 16 years that the presidential candidate garnered the most popular votes and lost the election. In 2010 the LWVUS adopted “… use of the National Popular Vote Compact as an acceptable way to achieve the goal of the direct popular vote for election of the president until abolition of the Electoral College is accomplished.” 12/2016
2015
- Voter Apathy was agreed upon as an “Issue of Emphasis” at the May 2014 Annual meeting. Units discussed the topic at the April meeting - what causes it, psychological factors motivating voters, etc., questions included. 5/2015
- LWVSC receives new tax-exempt status 501(c) (3) from the IRS, 6/2017/2015. The League’s Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Reflect this change. 9/2015
- Ethics Reform. The Sacramento Integrity Project (LWVSC & Common Cause) produced four proposals based on public comment. They include an independent ethics commission, independent redistricting commission, open government ordinance, and an updated comprehensive ethics code, see www.sacethics.org public comments included. 10/2015
- Units participated in a discuss of the LWVUS Constitution Amendment Study, questions are included. 11/2015
2014
- LWVSC were asked to contact the IRS concerning their proposed changes to the 501(c) 4 status that govern the types of political activity and percentage that can be carried out. 3/2014
- Friends of the Belle Cooledge Library hosted a birthday party on July 26 for Sacramento’s first female mayor, Belle Cooledge, celebrating her 130th birthday this year. Among invited guests were Sacramento’s second and third female mayors, Anne Rudin and Heather Fargo, both members of the LWVSC. 9/2014
- Unit meetings discussed the strong mayor (Measure L) to appear on the November ballot and the League’s reasoning to oppose the measure. After a thorough study of city governance, the LWVSC concludes: Sacramento, as a city of neighborhoods, is better suited for a collaborative council-manager form of government, where the mayor participates with the Council as a citywide representative. This structure gives the public equal access to the Mayor and Council. It is important for both the Mayor and Council members hear public testimony. 9/2014
- The LWVSC launched an intensive voter outreach on 9/23 to potential voters at the Wellspring Women’s Center in Oak Park. 10/2014
- The LWVSC Advocacy Committee (Stop the Power Grab) formed to defeat Measure L (strong mayor), reports the outcome and desired defeat of Measure L, on the November 2014 ballot. 12/2014
- LWVSC members assisted with answering voters’ calls on Election Day as part of the County Registrar’s outreach and voter services. 12/2014
2013
2012
- Privatization and Sunshine: March 10, 2012, League members attended the League’s public forum on privatization of public services. Sunshine Week was observed nationally the week of March 16th, the local newspaper supported the League’s commitment to transparency in governmental decision making. 4/2012
- The League of Women Voters of Sacramento County joined over 200 Leagues nationwide to study parameters and policy issues related to proposals for the transfer of federal, state, or local government services, assets, and/or functions to the private sector. After review by all Leagues the national League developed a position that states “...when governmental entities consider the transfer of public functions to the private sector, transparency, accountability, and preservation of the common good must be ensured.” 9-10/2012
- The LWVSC Board voted to support Measure M, which will create an elected independent commission to review the City of Sacramento Charter and proposed changes to be submitted to the voters for approval.11-12/2012.
2011
- On February 8 the City established a Redistricting Citizens Advisory Committee to, “review, organize, analyze, and refine the redistricting proposals submitted to the City, and to recommend to the City Council preferred redistricting proposals.” This committee will be comprised of thirteen members that represent the “demographic diversity” (gender, race, age, income, language, education, occupation) of the city. Each councilmember, and the mayor, will appoint a member to the committee. Four members will be appointed through a nomination process. The ultimate responsibility of determining new district lines is held by the Council – but the process is open to public input. M. Parry. 3/2011
- LWVSC are co-sponsoring Sunshine Week on 3/23/2011 engaging in activities at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. With state budget cutbacks threatening the simplest notice of government agency meeting agendas posted to public websites and availability of documents to the public, we need to monitor public agendas, volunteer to serve as Observers, and share meeting information with League members. 3/2011
- LWVSC are co-sponsoring Sunshine Week on 3/23/2011activities at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. With state budget cutbacks threatening the simplest notice of government agency meeting agendas posted to public websites and availability of documents to the public, we need to monitor public agendas, volunteer to serve as Observers, and share meeting information with League members. 3/2011
- In March the LWVSC were updated on the statewide Citizens Redistricting Panel which LWV worked so hard to pass as Proposition 11. The Sacramento City Council has empowered a review panel to comment on the drawing of new voting district lines in the city. LWVSC’s M. Perry has been appointed to this committee as an at large representative by the city council. J. Fuller researched plans for redrawing county voting districts. 5/2011
- Supreme Court Upholds Redistricting Maps: The redistricting maps drawn by the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission have made it over their first major hurdle. Two lawsuits had been filed in the California Supreme Court, one challenging the state Senate maps and the other challenging the Congressional district maps. The Court ruled on October 26, unanimously upholding the maps.12/2011
- League member Roseanne Chamberlain received the “Centennial of CA Women Gaining the Vote Proclamation” from City of Folsom. 12/2011
2010
- On January 25th Board meeting, members voted to oppose the Government Accountability and Charter Reform Measure of 2009, introduced by Mayor Kevin Johnson, and supported by Sacramentans for Accountable Government. The Board voted to join the SAVE Sacramento coalition. Catherine Troka is our liaison. 3/2010. See page 4 for more information.
- Happy Birthday League! 90 Years of Making Democracy Work More than 850 state and local Leagues across the country will celebrate this milestone birthday throughout 2010. 3/2010
- How the State Budget Affects Local Government -- On March 20th the LWVs of Placer and Sacramento County jointly sponsored a public forum with a panel of four speakers. Topics discussed were how the state budget affects local government by providing background information about the budget process and the budget timeline, how the current economic crisis is causing a strain between local and state governments, and the history of the fiscal relationship between state and local entities since 1910. 5/2010
- The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is conducting Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) public workshops throughout the six County Sacramento Region. The MTP will define the preferred Scenario that will be used to set transportation project priorities and guide the spending of local, State and Federal funds. The MTP will be based on job, population, and housing needs projection through the year 2035. The MTP is updated every five years. R. Bettis. P11/2010
- In a joint project with KCRA twenty-one League members and five students moved into the Call 3 Center on Election Day. Viewers with questions about voting called in from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Despite the use of eight phone lines, the calls came so fast during the early morning and lunch hours that volunteers could not keep accurate count of the calls; 1314 is an approximate count. Leaguers volunteered from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers were interviewed during all the news segments broadcast by KCRA, in turn encouraging more phone calls. The most common questions were "Where is my polling place?" and "What do I do with my ballot?” 12/2010
2009
2008
- Relaunched Observer Corps. 4/2008
- Joined press conference for introduction of the “Voters FIRST Act” initiative. 1/2008
- LWVUS Board Adopts Immigration position. 5/2008
2007
- Immigration Study.- U.S Immigration Policy: Family Reunification; Abstract. 8/2007Immigration Study. – What Motivates Immigration to America? Abstract. 8/2007
- LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus 10/2007
- Immigration Study – Immigration and the Economy; Abstract. 9/2007
- Immigration Study – Immigrants: Diversity and Inclusion. Abstract. 9/2007
2006
- Landmark Clean Money Bill Passed State Assembly. AB583, (L. Hancock, Berkeley) passed on 1/3/06 – 47to 31. LWV supported the Bill. The bill establishes a system of public financing of campaigns for State offices by limiting contributions and provides public funding if passed in the Senate and approved by the voters, participation is voluntary. 3/2006
- General Plan Updates, Towards Sustainable Communities? By R. Bettis. Provides information on when the cities in the Sacramento city and county area must update their General Plans, viz., “… long term guides for community growth and the protection and enhancement of our quality of life and environment).” Normally Plans cover 25-30 years with periodic updates. 12/2006-1/2007
2005
- Action project: Support for legislative redistricting and take redistricting out of the hands of the legislature. Support bills that would give the task of drawing district lines to an independent redistricting commission, SCA 3(Lowenthal & ACAXI 5 (Canciamilla & Richman) are supported by the LWVC. 5/2005
2004
- EMT Choosing the President, Update of a National Study. Discusses and ideal presidential selection process that would produce the: the best possible candidates; have informed voters; and optimum voter participation. The LWVUS promotes a direct popular vote, realistically however “… the odds of eliminating the Electoral College … are minimal.” 1/2004
- Solutions to the above needs are discussed. Should the Electoral College be abolished, reform proposals are outlined. Ways to “mend” the existing Electoral College while it remains in effect are noted. 1/2004
- EMT Sacramento Regional Planning. Informational tool describing agencies involved with land use, transportation, air quality, water supply, wastewater, flood control and electrical energy. Government agencies and non-government groups involved are described. (3/2004)
- Civil Liberties vs. National Security – Have We Gone Too Far? League member L. Svendsgaard writes about the restrictions of the U.S. Patriot Act passed with little debate on 10/26/2001 in response to the 9/11/01 terrorist attack. In response to the Patriot Act a Security and Freedom Enhanced (SAFE) Act 2003, was passed. “The SAFE Act seeks to rectify some of the impediments to our civil liberties brought about by the Patriot Act. LWV states “… we must protect ourselves against terrorism, aggression, and ideological fanaticism acted out, it is critical that we force government to seek protections that do not unduly impede Americans’ freedom. 3/2004
2003
- PBS produced a forum series: “By the People, America’s Role in the World.” LWVS partnered with KVIE, one of 13 stations selected to receive funding for these public forums focused on engaging citizens in discussions about our relations with other nations, policies and practices related to agriculture, food exports, famine relief, and aid to less developed countries, the way we are perceived in foreign countries and the role we play in the world. By Cathy Geppert, Director Food and Partnership Development. 4/2003
- The LWVS joined with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Sacramento Chapter “… to educate, encourage, and support all members of the Oak Park community to strengthen their collective voice by registering to vote.” Many other groups partnered to encourage this effort. 4/2003
- EMT Recall Election. Discussions concerned the recall of Governor Gray Davis. Recall process was outlined, and Pros & Cons of a recall were described. Q & A included. 9/2003
- Dannetta Garcia received the Governor’s Award for Volunteerism as recognition for her services as LWVS Vice President of Voter Service. Her “… expertise as a moderator, ability in organizing ballet presentations, candidate forums, and voter drives are unrivaled.” Pg. 3. Dannetta led a successful voter registration drive to the underserved areas of oak Park, Meadow View, and Del paso Heights. H. Bergtholdt prepared the winning application. 10/2003
- EMT What’s Next for Sacramento County’s Voting System? In response to Proposition 41’s requirement that “… any system in which a voter does not directly mark the ballot must produce a paper version …” pg. 1 - insert. The Help America Vote Act (HACA) by 2006, must have a voting system that: permits a voter to vote, verify and correct their selection in private …, notifies a voter of an over-vote so they can correct, produces a permanent paper record with a manual audit …, is accessible to persons with disabilities and those with alternative language. 11/2003
- LWVS Board endorsed the City of Sacramento “Resolution Affirming Civil Liberties and Opposing the Infringement of Such Liberties by the Federal Government.” More than 30 organizations, the LWVS and the City Council voted eight to one in support of the Resolution. The LWVUS and LWVCA at its May State convention passed a “Resolution on Presidential Civil Liberties and open government that strongly expresses concerns regarding the provisions of the USA Patriots Act and the Homeland Security Act.” 12/2003
2002
- LWVSC EMT World Trade. 1/2002
- EMT Part II of the LWVUS World Trade discussion. 2/2002
- Update on AB 680 Sacramento Regional Smart Growth Act of 2002 – pilot legislation that would apply to the six county Sacramento region. The need for the ability to increase local sales taxes needed to fund programs not covered by State and Federal taxes. 3/2002
- Public Finance Ordinance for City Elections. Six Sacramento City Council members and the Mayor (4/16/2002) “… made a commitment to adopt public financing by the Council vote with funding from the General Fund.” Forty community organizations supported this ordinance. 5/2002
- Balancing Civil Liberties and National Security. This discussion, one year after 9/11/01 attack, concerned antiterrorism measures that raise civil liberties concerns, what rights do non-citizens have, new powers given to the FBI, wiretaps and more. 9/2002
2001
- EMT Election Reform. Discussed is the need for election reform, role of the voter, the election process, Electoral College and more. A list of election reform bills and recommendations from selected reform studies are included. 10/2001
2000
- Making Democracy Work, D.C. Voting Rights. A discussion about providing full voting representation in Congress for the District of Columbia. Includes a Q & A, prepared by the D.C. LWV. Four- page insert. 4/2000
- Elk Grove becomes a city, 7-8/2000
- EMT The Elections Systems Study, LWVC 1999-2001. The Study was adopted by LWVC convention delegates to include consensus by members of all local leagues. Seven election systems were included. 11/2000
- International Airport Master Plan. LWVS was selected to be a member of a Community Leadership Group providing input to the Sacramento County staff and consultants during the Master Plan formation. 11/2000
1999
- EMT Proportional Representation. What does the LWV think representative democracy should look like in the twenty-first century? Voting systems in the U.S., e.g., winner take all, and proportional representation were discussed: how they work, where are they used in the U.S. and the world, advantages, and disadvantages. Insert. 3/1999
- Recruit more men members, a “reinventing” the League project. Five local male League members signed the following stating why they are League members: “Because of its grassroots local-unit organization, its non-partisanship, the important role the League plays locally, statewide, and nationally, and for the opportunity it provides for discussing important issues with bright, caring people with varying views.” 3/1999
- The future of incorporation of cities in Sacramento County and informational discussion concerning the cities of Elk Grove’s and Rancho Cordova’s desire to incorporate and thus cease sending money to Sacramento County, money that is used throughout the county. Procedures for becoming a city, Local Agency Formation Commission requirements, and a summary of Key Cortese-Knox requirements for incorporation were discussed. 5/1999
- League Smart Voter Internet Project receives international honor. A delegation of seven League members from California were invited to Stockholm, Sweden to receive one of the Global Bangamann Challenge awards for the Smart Voter Project. Barbara Hopkins, Co-President LWVS was one of the delegates. 7-8/1999
1998
- League conducts mail election for the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). “... the League submitted a successful bid for $5,000 to become the independent contractor for the DOR ... election for ten delegates by district to the California Vendor Policy Committee.” 1/1998
- At the March 1998 LWVS Board Meeting voted to be a signatory on the City of Sacramento’s Proposition 218 Compliance Measure – slated for the June 1998 ballot. In -lieu of franchise fees or property fees on public utilities those fees would be replaced by general taxes. 4/1998
- EMT Initiative and Referendum Study, Update, that was proposed by the LWVC at the spring 1997 Convention. The EMT includes a history of the initiative and referendum process as enacted in California, procedures, and experiences with the process. Between 1912 and 1996, 937 initiatives were titled, 262 qualified and 85 were approved by voters. Insert. 1998
- The local campaign finance reform to impose monetary limits on candidates lost four to three as voted by the Sacramento City Council, making Sacramento the only large city in California without any contribution limits. 5/1998
- President S. Phinney accepted on behalf of the LWVS a resolution by the Board of Supervisors proclaiming the month of March 1998 as “Women’s History Month” in Sacramento County. In brief: “... the Board of Supervisors, County of Sacramento, State of California, does herby wish to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Women’s Rights movement and wishes to proclaim the month of March 1998, as “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH” in Sacramento County; the Board further honors all women, past and present, for their invaluable and significant contributions to our community, state, and naCon, and for the important role they have played in American History.” 4/1998
- EMT Voter Participation and Reinventing the League. Low voter turnout in 1996 as compared to the 1960s, point to a lack of civic education, knowledge, civic participation, lack of diversity of representation, and indicate voter apathy. To counter this trend Units discussed how to act on the League’s national priority of Making Democracy Work. Also discussed the need to “reinvent” the League in particular enrolling more members. 9/1998
1997
- Sacramento Government: A Citizen's Guide (more)
- “Mail in Balloting: Could this Work in California?” Discussed the concept of Proposition 218, its possibilities, and pitfalls, 218 was passed by the voters in November 1996 allowing mail in ballots. Oregon had the process in effect ten years earlier. Insert. 9/1997
1996
- Provided written testimony to the City Planning Commission urging them to oppose entitlements requested by the Crystal Ice Company involved in the R Street Development. LWVSC thinks the R Street Development PLAN should be in place prior to individual projects being considered. 1/1996
- LWSC sent letters to congressional representative concerning the 1st Amendment “a political attempt to suppress non- profit voices.” 1/1996
- The League provided written testimony to the City Planning Commission urging them to oppose entitlements requested by the Crystal Ice Company involved in the R Street Development. LWVS thinks the R Street Development Plan should be in place prior to individual projects being considered. 1/1996
- EMT California Constitutional Revision Commission Recommendations (CCRC). Provided is background to four previous revisions. The League’s State and Local (1994-95) study on State and Local Finances allowed the League to address many of the current recommendations on this first revision. 2/1996
- EMT California Political Reform (CPR) Initiative. Unit discussions about the lack of campaign finance limitations and how the initiative addresses these lacks. 9/1996
- A core committee of 10-12 LWVS members offered community outreach regarding voter assistance to the: Meadowview Community Action Center, La Cooperative, Asian Resources, Oak Park Drug Free Council, and The Oak Ridge Elementary School. 10/1996
1995
- LWVC sued the State for failure to implement the Motor Voter legislation. Governor vetoed the implementing legislation. 2/1995
- EMT Business Climate. The business climate drives policy over jobs, taxes, regulations, and social services. Businesses focus on taxes and the regulation of the environment. The Units discussion intended to separate fact from fiction on this issue. 5/1995
- Action update on the Campaign Finance Reform Initiative promoted by the LWV, Common Cause, The American Association Retired Persons, and United We Stand by collecting signatures on a petition. 6-7/1995
- EMT Campaign Finance Reform continued. A three-part table Part 1. Provisions/Categories involved, e.g., contribution limits, campaign war chests, spending limits, candidate to candidate transfers, etc. Part 2 described the current (1995) California Law, viz., there were no limits, Part 3 described the proposed limits in the initiative: several of the contribution categories would be banned, all others would have monetary limits. 9/1995
1994
- Term limit survey results: 65 local members revealed that a majority opposed term limits. LWVC had no position. 70% polled thought the LWVC should develop a position, 59% thought the criteria should be the same for state and local Leagues. 2/1994
- Pacific Bell donated $1,000 to the LWVS Education Fund to assist with the publication of the Pros & Cons. 10/1994
- Setting Priorities for County Government Finance. Elected officials and six local organizations including the LWVS convened a public forum to establish priorities. Eight priorities were included: implement collaboration between community and county government, restore mental health system funding, budget priority toward children and more. 8/1994
- EMT, Part I, Achieving Consensus on State and Local Government Finance Issues, Overview and Consensus Questions. 11/1994
- EMT, Part II, State and Local Finance, Consensus Discussion. 12/1994
1993
- After six years of work the Board of Supervisors adopted the General Plan (12/15/1993). The LWVS relevant positions on Land Use/Planning/Housing, and Transportation will allow the League to stay involved, keep the document alive, and serve on community planning and advisory councils, and local residential committees. 12/1993
1992
- LWVS & KFBK worked together to increase the number of registered voters 2/1992
- Legislative Update (EMT) How does the LWV take action on legislation. LWVS has an action network, lobby corps, writes letters to legislators, etc., e.g., League members lobbied for a Campaign Finance Reform spending limits measure on the local level. The measure was passed in 1990 but no action has taken place to date [1992] 4/1992
- Report of the findings of the 1992 Coalition of Sacramento Women’s Organization’s study of gender and ethnic composition of the City and County appointed Boards and Commissions.11/1992
1991
- Sacramento County General Plan, Draft Update was discussed with a focus on: land use/air quality/transportation/open space. 1/1991
- Petition drive on state & local level to collect signatures to support the National Voter Registration Act, S250 or known as “Motor Voter” 3/1991
1990
- LWVS Board voted in favor of Measure S to merge the City & County governments. Measure S appeared on the November 8 ballot and lost. 9/1990
1989
- EMT for Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission: Tom Huenings Initiative. 9/1989.
1987
- Initiative signature gathering on Gann Spending Limit Modification Initiative. 10/1987.
- Opposed the Cable Ordinance that was adopted by the Board of Supervisors and City Council due to lack of public input.
- Supported Representative Vic Fazio for his disapproval of financial support for the Nicaraguan Contras because of the League's position regarding U.S. relations with developing countries.
- Testimony regarding City General Plan opposing the Councils ordinance change so amendments can be made as frequently as desired without referring major changes to the Planning Commission.
1986
- Endorsed "Space Bridge" opposing aid to the Contras and endorsed the Contradora Process 1986
- Supported Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (Measure A) amending County Charter. 1986
1981
- Sacramento County General Plan, Draft Update was discussed with a focus on: land use/air quality/transportation/open space 1/1991
1977
- Supervisorial Process – “Redistricting will begin.” An 11-member citizens committee will recommend new boundaries – LWVS will be on the committee. By Ed Dolan, SB, 3/1/1977
- Emphasis on roads in transit plan hit.” Along with others who objected the LWVS (R. Torretto) questioned the allocation of funds from old and new gas taxes proposed, to be used on public transit rather than placed more heavily on road construction. By Ted Bell, SB, 3/25/1977. Pg. 8B
- LWVS published two guides: Lets look at the property tax, and Lets look at assessment practices. SU 4/22/1977. p. A 10
- "The unseen bite: Soaring exemptions inflate property tax.” LWV offered suggestions as to how to decrease the ever-increasing number of nongovernmental (religious, charitable, educational, etc.) exemptions that in turn inflate property taxes. The League had completed an in-depth study of property taxes to inform their suggestions. SU 5/3/1977, p. A6
1976
- "Will the big dates continue? League of Women Voters hopes to duplicate work.” LWV wonders about its participation in the presidential debates after 1976. The League has questions for Congress: Should debates between major presidential candidates become part of the quadrennial election scene? Should public debates be tied to public financing? Questions of third-party challenges, freedom of speech and non-speech, role of TV, etc., were raised. By John Barbour, SU 1/2/1976; TV Guide 8/1976; SU9/26/1976; SB 9/23/1976, SB 10/8/1976
- "Called betrayal: Women Voters draw fire on debate format.” Bee Wire Service 10/4/1976
1975
- "Love-a-Fare Founders: RT will reveal fare hike plan to public Tuesday.” “… Katie Agruss, an environmentalist with the LWV termed a fare increase an example of a ‘reductionist attitude.” Transit by fares has failed utterly to support the transit system.” SB 8/31/1975 pp.. B1, B2
1974
- Merger support: Women’s League okays consolidation.” LWVS announced its support for city-county consolidation – Measure A (11/3/74 election) 10/8/1974
1972
- Financing public schools was the focus of an all-day event and panel sponsored by the LWVS. SB2/15/1972
- "A vote of confidence for Democracy.” A national survey by the LWVUS showed that millions of voters are disenfranchised due to the “… complicated system of voter registration requirements controlled by states makes it extremely difficult to vote.” SB 4/23/1972
- Men admitted to Women’s Voters League.” SB 5/8/1972
1971
- “League of Women Voters may take another look at position on City-County functional merger,” by J. Jordahl, DR 3/17/71
- “LWV does study of Congress.” The study will include the structures, procedures, and practices. SSN 4/21/71, SU 4/25/71, SB 4/9/71
- Mrs. Gene (Kay) Knepprath elected president of LWVS. SU 6/11/71, 6/18/71
- “Merger looms as big issue,” Anne Rudin speaks for the need for the City to work with the County on a consolidation. SU 6/30/71, 7/20/71
- “Women, two men announce they will run for City Council seats.,” by Doug Dempster. Anne Rudin, past president of the LWV runs for City Council. SB 6/21/71 pp. 1-2
- League of Women Voters marks 50th Year.” Photos included. p. SB, W2. 5/4/1969
- “Anne Rudin has dual role.” Article describes A. Rudin’s run for city council – the first woman “given a chance of winning since Belle College sat on the Council 20 years ago.” SB. 10/27/1971.
- Civil Service challenges and changes was the focus of a public meeting sponsored by LWVS.SSN. 10/27/1971. SB 10/31/71, 11/3/71. SU 11/7/71
- "Anne Rudin beats incumbent P. Franchi, District 4, as the first woman in two decades to join the nine-member council.” SB 11/3/1971
- Female councilman brings new look to government.” By Jeanne Vap. SU 11/6/1971 Photos & narrative. SB 11/24/1971
1970
- “LWV oppose Electoral College,” by Leo Bennert. The League plans to work to abolish the Electoral College and substitute direct popular presidential elections. SB 1/15/70
1969
1968
- Established a position to support a merger of the City & County of Sacramento governments. First studied and proposed a City/ County merger in 1956-59. In 1963 the Legislature authorized the creation of a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in each county. LWVS planned to present their ideas and information to the communities. [To date no consolidation has occurred, 5/2021]
- “Women Voters are against proposition 9.” Also referred to as the Watson Amendment, proposition 9 would prohibit the use of property tax as a revenue source for schools without providing another means of local support imposing severe limitations on bonding power it would limit officials to provide facilities and services. SB 10/18/68, SSN 10/2/68, SU 10/7/68
1967
- LWVs study the City Charter, SB 1/22/67
- “Women Voters will continue China study.” A two-year study that reviewed the evolution of the U.S. relationship with China: Open Door policy and implementation, WWII and U.S. relationship with The Republic of China, Taiwan, Korean War, and U.S. aid to Taiwan. Shopper 7/19/67
1966
- “Will register voters, teach new voting system.” League members will assist the county clerk to educate voters in using the new Vote Matic System. SSN 3/30/66
- Women’s League will campaign for proposition 1A”, a statewide constitution revision measure. SB 10/28/66
1965
- “The League of Women Voters: Its partisan slip is showing.” By Terry Catchpole, Human Events, 7/3/65 pp. 7-10
1964
- “TV coverage on candidates.” LWV sponsored KVIE [6] “shows to inform voters on issues and candidates” for the 11/3 election. SU. 10/19/1964
1964
- “Voters [LWVS] will study zone planning” SB 1/1964
- “Women Voters units will fight proposition 14,” a measure that would nullify the Rumford Housing Act and prohibit future legislation barring housing discrimination. SB 8/14/64
1963
- Builders of civic responsibility.” Noted in the article, “every time the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors holds a meeting, there is a representative present from the LWV to note government in action.” A designated League member observes every City Council meeting, too. SU. 1/1963
- Zoning topic for League.” LWVS began a local study on planning and zoning. SU. 12/8/1963
1962
- "Statement of opposition to Fair Oaks incorporation,” by the LWVS. SJR 5/10/62
- League stresses political education.” As said by President A. Rudin the LWVUS was founded “to promote responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.” SU. 7/29/1962
- "Ballot measures translated into Spanish.” League member Enrique Edwards translated all 25 propositions into Spanish. SU 10/23/62
1961
- "New forces enter fight.” [City-County merger support] “LWVS, an organization which has consistently shown itself in attunement with the plight of the taxpayers, seeing in Sacramento a golden opportunity for City-County merger would bring tax relief.” “The taxpayers want merger and consolidation; the intrenched politicians are desperately seeking to maintain the status quo.” SU 2/6/61
- "League of Women Voters – a powerful aid.” Described as “a vigorously non-partisan organization. The League wields an important influencing at almost governmental level.” p. 1. SNS. pp. 1-2. 4/27/1961
- "Women Voters oppose formation of New City.” [Citrus Heights]. The League continues to favor the merger of the City/County, not individual cities. SB. 7/24/1961
1960
- "LWV backs State Water Bonds.” (Proposition 1) In order to solve flooding, water shortages, land subsidence, and the interests of agricultural, industrial and municipals uses prop 1 is necessary. SB 11/1/1960, C7
1959
- "Women voters back Arden Annexation” SB, 9/8/1959
1958
- “Women Voters will study city, county Merger.” SB. 2/10/1958
- Women’s Activities: League of Women Voters – photos—voting registrations, suffrage, etc. p. 1. SB 5/31/1958
- "Women Voters issue California voters handbook.” SNS. 3/13/1958
1957
- The LWVS is commencing a local study concerning reappraisal of property and equalization of assessments in Sacrament County. SNS 3/7/1957, SB 3/9/1957, SJR 3/7/1957
- Women Voters favor unifying two tax offices.” To end duplication the LWVS urges consolidation of the city and county tax assessing and collection functions. By B. Holden, SU 3/31/1957. SB 4/1/1957
- LWVS support school district unification of the San Juan and Grant districts. SNS 8/15/1957.
1956
- “Voter League urges merger of health.” The League expresses the need to establish a board of health or public health for the city/county. SB 8/13/1956, 8/15,1956; SU 8/14/1956.
- Voter League plans transport to polls.” SB 10/30/1956; SU 10/30/1956.
1955
- "League of Women Voters study County Civil Service.” The study will include rules and regulations, classification and allocation, and budget and salary ordinances. Kroger Firm proposed recommendations will be included. SNS, 6/30/1955.
- "League of Women Voters register 3041 citizens.” Seventy-eight volunteers gave 348 hours to make registration accessible to voters. NSJ. p. 1. 9/10/1955.
- "600 [715] will be naturalized Veterans Day.” Many local service clubs including the LWVS greeted the new United States citizens. SB. p.19. 11/8/55, p.12. 11/12/55; SU p. 1. 11/11/1955, p. 15. 11/12/1955
- "Voter group urges health office merger” LWVS urged consolidation of city-county health departments and city=county property assessing functions. SB 10/13/1955.
- "Mrs. Campbell is Women Voters area candidate.” Campbell was the LWVS president, she was nominated to the Office of Valley vice president. p. 11. SU, 5/20/1955.
- "Women Voters study liberty.” Units discussed the relationship between individual liberty and the public interest. SU. p. 16. 4/12/1955.
1954
- "Women voters start ‘vote wise’ drive.” p. 5 SJR 3/11/1954; SSN P. 1. 3/11/1954, p. 9.SU 3/9/1954. Photo of many League women getting deputized to register voters. p. F4. SB 3/11/1954.
- "Women take slum appeal to council.” LWVS requested the Sacramento Redevelopment Agency proceed with the West End Clearance Program. The League had studies the West End problems and determined that the redevelopment program addressed these problems needs investment to promote “… social and economic progress for Sacramento.” SB 11/19/54 pg.1. ScrpBk p. 53
- "League studies foreign trade.” LWVS and throughout the U.S. Leagues were studying agriculture and industry: packing plants, flour and rice mills, canneries, railroads, etc. The results will be submitted to congressmen. SU 1/18/54, pg. 9. ScrpBk p. 54
- "Women’s League sets 20,000 goal in voter drive.” SB 8/19/54 pg. 29. ScrpBk p. 59. Note – there are many articles about the LWVS registering voters year after year.
- "Aid is sought for group battling blight.” Many local groups including the LWVS endorse the formation of a Citizens Committee for Redevelopment to support the Capitol Mall Project – to get out the facts and encourage more groups to support these efforts and ensure a vote by the people on the final plan. SB 7/12/54, pg. 1 & 8. ScrpBk p. 63
- "Petition asks for a hearing in the City on UN changes.” The petition signed by eight groups including the LWVS requests that the City and County invite the Senate subcommittee on revision of the UN Charter hold hearings in Sacramento. Governor G. J. Knight offered the Capitol for the hearing. SB 6/7/54, p.19. ScrpBk p. 65
- League of Voters given award by Legion.” Mrs. Wm. A. Campbell, president LWVS received the award recognizing the League for registering 2000 voters between 3/1 & 4/15/54. Photo. SB 10/54. ScrpBk p. 71
- Group asks county to hire a fulltime planning director.” The Sacramento Area Planning Association and other organizations including the LWVS requests that the County of Sacramento employ a fulltime planning director. San Juan Recorder 4/29/54, p. 21. ScrpBk p. 81
- "Delta farmers protect county park unit plan.” Farmers say they will not benefit from a countywide park and recreation department. Organizations including the LWVS spoke in favor of the ordinance and three cent tax per 100 valuation - assessment. The tax was being assessed but was not used for the countywide park department. SB 3/31/54 p. 1. ScrpBk p. 85
1953
- Voters to study trade plans.” LWVS study “… U.S. programs for international trade and economic development, budgetary procedures of Congress, state government organizations and Sacramento City and County services. SU1/11/53, pg. 11. ScrpBk p. 33
- Women Voters plan to study federal budget.” The first meeting focused on how the executive budget is prepared and the procedures for passage. SB? 3/9/53. ScrpBk p. 36
- "Need for better health services is pointed out.” LWVS report showed that city residents helped pay for county residents but got no services in return: $2.50 per-capita is spent on health services in the City, 13 cents per person is spent in the County. SB 4/14/53 p. 3. ScrpBk p. 39
- Women Voters study town school systems.” Do the systems support adequate facilities, financing, organizations, public health dept., etc. San Juan Record 7/30/53 pg.20 AND San Juan Journal 7/31/53 pg.1. ScrpBk p.47
- "Women Voters study town school systems.” Do the systems support adequate facilities, financing, organizations, public health dept., etc. San Juan Record 7/30/53 pg.20 AND San Juan Journal 7/31/53 pg.1. ScrpBk p. 47
- "Women Voters will discuss liquor control.” The alcoholic beverage control system in California and other states was discussed. SB 12/5/53 pg. 4. ScrpBk p. 51
- "Area planning council will be formed tonight.” Supported by the LWV to promote cooperation and harmony among government, industry, business, labor, education, et al. p. 24. SB 10/16/53 & 10/20/53, p.19; SU 10/10/53 with photo of L.C Hollister LWV representative.
- "Only best men should remain in Council, women voters say. Incumbents should not be returned to office only because of voter apathy … Political turnover is a foundation stone in democracy …” as stated by LWV Mrs. Hebard Smith. p. 4 [I 4?] SU 10/22/53.
- "Dodge raps Unity League, lauds LWV.” The Unity League would perpetuate in-office incumbents – Joey Dodge (running for City Council) disputed Unity’s stance. SU 10/25/53.
- “Need for county-wide master plan set forth by Women Voters League.” League members discussed how proposed and existing parks, institutions, residences, commerce, industry, etc., should be related to each other, and its concern for highways, transit, airports, and service facilities, e.g. water, sewer… p. 4. SJR 11/5/1953
1952
- "Women Voters: League argues over taking stand on anti-red amendments,” by J. Hogan, S.F. Chronicle, 5/21/52 AND “Women Voters: League ends convention with vote opposing the Levering Act,” J. Hogan, SF Chron, 5/23/52, pg. 14. The LWVC “… registered opposition to writing into the State Constitution the loyalty oath for public employees required under the Levering act.” ScripBk p. 28
- Three points are listed for why the LWVC opposes the new oath. Shopping News 10/31/52, p. 16. ScrpBk pg 33
1951
- Reapportionment of the state legislature was discussed by the LWVC at their convention convened at Asilomar. For and against discussed the issue. Reference unclear (SU or SB circa 1951) ScrpBk p. 14
- Inflation and steps to curb it were discussed at a LWVS workshop. SB 11/12/51, SB 12/51; SU11/12/51, SU 12/11/51. ScrpBk p. 16
1949
- “250 clubwomen hear Dr. Condliffe discuss ‘the economics of peace.’” Women from many local women’s groups including the LWVS attended the conference. Dr. Condliffe stated: “We believe in democracy where problems are governed by the decisions of the people.” SU2/19/49. ScrpBk p. 3
1946
- "All women should vote, voters League warned,” by C. Cullingworth. LWVS discuss what is politics and voting by women – a radio broadcast by the LWVS. SU 11/5/46. (ScrpBk p. 58)
1945
- "Civilians in war: Local Woman appointed to UNCIO Committee of Women Voters,” by B. Green. Mrs. A. Waybur (LWVS) was appointed to the Hospitality Committee LWVC for the World Security Conference. SU 4/24/45 & SU 5/2/45 where the LWVs reports on the Security Meeting. (ScrpBk pg. 31)
- "Women voters list legislative aims.” LWVS Board placed “… preservation of civil liberties and protection of minority groups against discrimination in California.” SB 8/14/45; SU 8/14/45. (ScrpBk p.43)
1944
- "Women voters ‘Good Gossip’ drive clicks.” League members attended training in Washington D.C. and returned to their own Leagues to organize neighborhood to “…educate public opinion on vital war issues …” SU1/30/44. (ScrpBk p. 22)
- Many questions on political situation that were asked of candidates for State office. (ScrpBk p.25)
1943
- “Club leaders of Sacramento favor conscripting women.” Includes the newly elected LWVS president Mrs. Burt F. Howard (photo). Source name missing. (ScrpBk p. 2)
- The author speculates about how the LWV members would answer questions they ask candidates. The article provides an example of how women were critiqued in that time. SU, 4/14/43, by C.J.L. (ScrpBk p. 3)
- Civilians in war: League of Women Voters plan action.” By B. Green SU 9/18/43, (ScrpBk pg.21) & SB 12/43. (ScrpBk p. 21)
- "Better government is objective of LWV, “… its method is to overcome the inertia and indifference of the average individual which is the greatest stumbling block to good government.” SU 9/11/43. (ScrpBk p. 45)
1942
- "Higher taxes are urged by LWV head.” Mrs. C. A. MacLean, Jr, LWVC urged taxes, stating: (Success on the battlefield depends on the capacity of the government behind the armed forces.” SB 9/25/42. (ScrpBk p. 15)