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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.

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 poised in the Assembly and if it passes will got to the Governor. Write Schwarzenegger to urge passage. See http://www.healthcareforall.org for more information.

LWV US Positions

To learn about LWV US positions, click HERE

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