Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
| | The Voter
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont, CA.
Vol. 37, Issue 11 | June 6, 2026
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June 2026 with the
LWV of Piedmont!
In this issue:
- A Message From Our President
- Voter Information and Volunteers Needed
- Mark Your Calendars!
- Unite and Rise 8.5
- Water Spotlight
- Reminder
- Weekly Virtual "Lunch with the League"
But first, let's welcome these new members:
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A Message From Our President
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Dear LWV of Piedmont Members and Friends,
Now that the primary election is behind us, THANK YOU! to all of you who voted. We're looking forward to a busy general election in November. Be sure to look for emails and upcoming issues of The Voter to stay connected with the League and to receive up to date information.
MEMBERS ONLY: If you did not receive the Annual Meeting email we sent on June 2nd, please check your email spam folder. You can also go to this EVENT LINK to register.
In League, and on behalf of the Board,
Lisa Gardner
President, League of Women Voters of Piedmont
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Voter Information and Volunteers Needed
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Piedmonters can register to vote on the website of the California Secretary of State HERE or with Alameda County HERE . To find out what is going to be on your ballot, and check your registration, you can go to www.vote411.org .
As the general election primary election day--November 3, 2026--nears, these sources will have updated information about voting by mail and/or polling places near you.
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We need volunteers to assist with voter services in connection with the November 2026 election!
One of the League of Women Voters' most important services is to empower voters by providing them with ballot and candidate information. Did you know that candidates must pay to include statements in the official voter guides? Not all candidates have statements in the voter guides, but they can appear in the League's Vote411 website for free! Join a passionate group of people acting as local coordinators for the Vote411 website.
While all of the voter services jobs are important, our immediate need is for one or two volunteers to be local coordinators of the Vote411 site for the November election. Information about the Vote411 work, which does not involve a lot of hours and can be done at your pace with support from the California League, can be found HERE. The League will provide Vote411 volunteers with training during the summer, so that we can be ready to populate the website well before the November election ballots are mailed.
Voter services volunteers are needed from now through the November election. Please contact Kathleen Quenneville as soon as possible, but no later than June 15th, at kquen@pacbell.net to explore this opportunity to be one of the Vote411 local coordinators. Kathleen is also the person to contact if you are interested in analyzing local ballot measures or assisting with candidate forums in the November election.
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We are an all volunteer organization with "jobs" that range from once in a while tasks, like tabling for events or programming coordination, to full year positions.
We currently have these volunteer roles, which can be done with a friend, ready to be filled:
- VP of Membership
- Program Committee Member: Join a group of fun, passionate volunteers to make a difference in our community through curated events.
For more information, please contact Lisa Gardner today by email at Lgardner555@gmail.com or by phone 510-867-9221.
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LWV California Events
Stay connected with other Leagues in California and their events HERE.
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Annual Meeting & Fireside Chat
Members of Record,
Join us on Monday, June 22nd, from 7:15–8:45 p.m. in Piedmont for the League of Women Voters of Piedmont's Annual Meeting and Dessert Social. The evening will feature a special "fireside chat" between Piedmont City Councilmember and LWV California Co-President Lorrel Plimier and LWVP President Lisa Gardner, offering members an opportunity to hear from our League leadership.
This is the League's most important meeting of the year, where members will elect the 2026–2027 Board of Directors, approve the League budget, affirm local positions and programs and, following the business meeting, enjoy dessert and conversation with fellow members, reconnect with friends, and welcome new faces to our League community.
We look forward to celebrating another year of impact together.
Please go HERE to register (required) for this event. Once registered, you will receive information about the venue.
Check your member status and/or renew your membership HERE. | | |  | | Piedmont's 4th of July Parade
Walk with the League
Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 to walk in the 2026 Piedmont 4th of July Parade!
The parade starts at 11am and is a flat, half mile walk/ride along Highland Ave. We will have one vehicle, with limited seating, for those who cannot walk. Wear white in honor of the suffrage movement. We will provide sashes and signs (or bring your own)!
RSVP HERE by Sunday, June 28th, to walk with the League of Women Voters in the 2026 Piedmont 4th of July Parade!
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WNBA Basketball: LWVC Night at Chase Center!
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Join the League at Center Court!
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00pm
Chase Center, San Francisco
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The League of Women Voters of California invites you to a thrilling night of WNBA action as the Golden State Valkyries take on the Dallas Wings. Enjoy the game with fellow members, exclusive perks, and a chance to support the League!
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Game Day Details
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Wy, San Francisco, CA 94158
Happy Hour: Open to everyone from 5:00-6:30 PM at Splash Sports Bar (191 Warriors Way)
Exclusive League Benefits
- Courtside Access: Watch the teams warm up from the floor before the game time.
- Preferred Seating: Sit with the League in Sections, 216, 222-225, and 201-203.
- Game Highlights: Look for League messaging on the Jumbotron and scoreboard
Tickets are $100 (fees waived) and include a $50 tax-deductible donation to the LWV California.
NOTE: This game is projected to sell out! Secure your seats by July 16th, 2026 to lock in this special offer.
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How to Purchase:
- Visits the Valkyries Ticket Portal HERE.
- In "Filters", use the promo code: leagueofwomenvoters.
- Select your seat(s) in Section 216, 222-225, and 201-203.
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Please secure your tickets by July 16th!
Questions or need help securing your tickets? Contact us at lwvc@lwvc.org.
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In the September 1st, 2025 issue of The Voter, we explained the LWV-US Unite and Rise 8.5 movement. The goal is to motivate 8.5 million Americans to take nonviolent action in support of our democracy.
The actions that we can take this year include A People Powered Summer!
Once all the primary election ballots are counted, June is an opportunity for sharpening our voter engagement tools with one another. Some of the things you could do is launch a "Family Voting Pledge" to encourage collective participation or volunteer for any number of one time or longer term commitments to support our League's work. Whatever one does to participate, remember that democracy thrives when we act together.
GOTV!
One of our most important jobs we do as League members is assisting our communities with getting ready to vote. Watch for upcoming opportunities to volunteer with us for this election year. We need all hands on deck and look forward to connecting with other Leagues and organizations to bring you informative programming and voter information as we go into the 2026 Mid-Term Elections.
Check out this short informative video about Unite and Rise 8.5 courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Austin Area and find ways to support Unite and Rise 8.5 in our community.
For more information, go to www.lwv.org/uniteandrise and commit to being a part of this vital initiative for democracy.
YOUTHS: We are registered to provide volunteer service hours. Students who would like to collaborate with the League of Women Voters for events, volunteerism, or to interview a Board Member, please send an email request to President, Lisa Gardner, AND include one parent or guardian in the email, at LWVPiedmont@gmail.com. | | |  | | WATER SPOTLIGHT – JUNE 2026
Welcome to Water Spotlight, a new monthly series from the League of Women Voters of California Water Interest Group, featuring expert-written articles for local league newsletters. The purpose is to educate members on California's complex water issues-covering history, law, environment, infrastructure, and policy-while exploring solutions and future.
Allocating and managing today's precious water resources according to a centuries-old prior appropriation/riparian water-rights system implicates principles of social and environmental justice as well as 21st century hydrologic knowledge. in this month's Water Spotlight we uncover some thorny issues and present-day water availability problems. Read full article:
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Join or Renew Your LWVP Membership!
Continue your commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy by joining or renewing your membership with the League. The new system, through LWVUS, allows you to pay what you want (with a minimum of $20), and to set up auto-renewal. Membership lasts for one year after joining or renewal (on a rolling basis). To renew, please click HERE.
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Weekly Virtual “Lunch with the League”
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Join us for a weekly virtual lunch date with LWV of Piedmont, President Lisa Gardner. Come learn about our plans, discover opportunities to get involved, share your ideas for events, activities, or projects, or chat local, state, national or global politics!
Registration is required.
Drop in for a bit or stay for the whole hour. Tuesdays, 12-1pm. Zoom registration HERE
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We're social. Connect with us!
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