Calls to Action

Learn about League Action Items

The League uses its positions to advocate on issues.

LWV California Positions on the Propositions.  Local Positions.  LWVC Positions.  LWV US Positions.

LWV California Positions on the Propositions

To see the League positions on the State Ballot Measures in the May 19 election, click HERE.

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 2009-2010

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 practices to reduce our carbon foot print and sustainable use of natural resources, especially water.

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

The League reached no consensus on a recent study of the National Popular Vote Compact. To learn more click HERE

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