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Date: 1/23/2021
Subject: You're Invited! Program Planning 2021
From: League of Women Voters of Piedmont




LWVP Program Planning Meeting

Monday, February 1st, at 5pm

 
You voted in November because you care about our political future; now make your voice heard and help set our agenda through the “Program Planning” process! As members and friends of the League, this is your chance to help choose our priorities in education and advocacy and determine what we want for the future of California and our League here in Piedmont.
 
We hope to see you there!
 
 

 
What are our goals for program planning?
  • Propose up to three "Issues for Emphasis" to the LWV of California.
  • Decide on our education and advocacy priorities for LWV of Piedmont.
  • See the full agenda here.
What are our choices?

We will be brainstorming together to think about where we can make a difference in one of the following ways.
  • Community education about an issue.
  • Advocacy on an issue.
  • Study of an issue (or concurrence with an existing position of another League).
  • Update a study to reevaluate an existing position.
What are the League's current positions?

Leagues at all levels have positions. We take action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue.
What are some examples of issues?
  • Transparency in Campaign Financing in CA and in Piedmont
  • Oversight of Measure UU in Piedmont
  • Climate action through building code and public transportation reform
  • Bay Area housing crisis
Some Definitions
  • "Program" - the body of issues we choose for study, education and action at local, state and national levels. Program can include both education and advocacy work.
  • "Study" - the process of gathering information for discussion by members with the aim of reaching consensus and establishing a position.
  • "Position" - results from a study; LWV can take action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue.
  • "Update Study" - a study of limited scope to reevaluate an existing position in light of new information, changed circumstances, and/or conflict with another League position. The goal is consideration of a change in position.
  • "Concurrence" - the act of agreeing with or concurring with, a position reached by another League, or study committee, task force, or board.

For more information, please see the complete Program Planning Kit.

 
We hope to see you on Monday, February 1st!
As members and friends of the League, this is your chance to help choose our priorities in education and advocacy and determine what we want for the future of California and our League.
As members and friends of the League, this is your chance to help choose our priorities in education and advocacy and determine what we want for the future of California and our League.


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