| Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
The California Governor Recall Election is on Tuesday, September 14. There will be two questions on the ballot that every eligible Californian can vote on:
- Do you want to recall the governor (remove him from office)?
- If the governor is recalled, who do you want to replace him?
If more than 50% of voters say “no” to the first question, the governor remains in office. If more than 50% of voters say “yes” to the first question, the person who gets the most votes on the second question becomes the governor. You don’t need to answer both questions for your vote to count.
| | | A ballot was mailed to every registered voter in California. You can drop off your ballot at any voting location in Alameda County, at a ballot drop box or via US Postal Service, postmarked by Election Day, Tuesday, September 14.
You can vote at any of the 100 accessible voting locations in the county; one location is the Piedmont Veterans' Memorial Building at 401 Highland Ave. Poll hours:
September 11-13, 9am-5pm
September 14, 7am-8pm
Voter's Edge will be active for the Recall Election. Get the facts before you vote with the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and MapLight’s unbiased online ballot lookup tool.
| COVID-19: Where are we now?
September 15th at 4pm
| | Back by popular demand - please join LWVP to hear the latest on Covid-19 from our all-time most viewed speaker, internationally renowned epidemiologist and Piedmont resident, Dr. George Rutherford. As we are all aware, Dr. Rutherford has been instrumental in helping the Bay Area contend with Covid and is quoted frequently in the media. He will address the latest findings, the status of delta and other variants and the likely effectiveness of boosters and therapeutics. He will also speak about Covid safety for schools.
| | | Carbon Pricing to Combat Climate Change
September 22nd at 4pm
| | It’s been a summer like no other here in California. Smoke and destruction from wildfires have already claimed more than 1 million acres in California alone, warmer oceans harbor zombie urchins destroying kelp forests, and the UN just released a new code red on climate change.
Wondering where to look for hope despite the current darkness? Could something as arcane as carbon pricing, a hot topic as Congress seeks to up the ante on climate action, offer a ray of light?
| | | | To find out, join the League of Women Voters of Piedmont, Citizen's Climate Education and Piedmont Connect – on Wednesday, September 22 at 4pm online via Zoom and livestreamed on the LWVP YouTube channel – for a panel discussion on carbon pricing.
| Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire, Strategies for Communities and Leaders
September 9th at 11am
| | Wildfires are a problem and they are becoming hotter, larger, and more frequent, especially in the western United States. Wildfires destroy lives, livelihoods and property. And to make it worse, they exacerbate climate change.
Jessica Morse, Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience at California Natural Resources Agency, will speak on what California is doing about wildfire mitigation and how California's efforts compare with other states.
| | | Upcoming Community Events
| COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic
TODAY - September 1st, 2pm-6pm
| | The Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD) is hosting a free COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic today from 2pm-6pm at the PMS Buzz Redford Gymnasium.
This clinic is free and open to all PUSD Teachers, Staff, Students (over 12 years old), City Staff, and Piedmont Community Members.
Download the flier below to learn more.
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LWVUS President Speaks about Women's Equality Day
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LWVUS board president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, addressed the League community on Women's Equality Day, August 26th, 2021. She spoke about the history of the 19th Amendment and the ongoing advocacy to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. Take three minutes to listen to her words here.
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LWVUS and People for the American Way Rally for Voting Rights
| | This August 24, 2021 rally and act of civic disobedience, organized by LWVUS and People For the American Way, demanded that President Joe Biden and his administration do all within their power to preserve the freedom to vote.
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Alameda County is in
need of Election Workers to successfully conduct the CA Gubernatorial
Recall Election. Be a part of something great and join the ranks of
extraordinary people by becoming an Alameda County Election Worker.
Apply to Be an Election Worker
| | | | Take Action Against Exclusionary Zoning
Home ownership in California is at its lowest rate since World War II. That’s due in part to antiquated, discriminatory bans on building more than one home on a single lot in most of the state. SB 9 will make it possible to build more affordable homes that California desperately needs. Take action today and urge your Assemblymember to vote YES on SB 9.
Take Action
| | | | Join the LWVP Observer Corp
Monitoring local government meetings is a long-established practice of the League of Women Voters. Protecting our right
to know is integral to the health of our democracy. Decisions that
determine how our schools will be run, at what level community safety
programs will be funded, and how land will be used impact
our lives and are vital to our well-being. These kinds of decisions need
to be made with public input and oversight. Help LWVP by signing up to observe City Council and School Board meetings.
| | | | LWVP awards members who have been with us for more than 50 years with an honorary lifetime membership. Our lifetime members are Karen Hoefs, Mary Ann Benson and Susan Hill who joined the League in 1967, 1968 and 1969 respectively. We acknowledge with
appreciation these longtime League members who have contributed so much
to the League of Women Voters of Piedmont over the years. Their commitment is an inspiration. | LWVP Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st at 7pm
| | Our next Board meeting is tonight, September 1st, at 7pm. Our board meetings are open to all League members. If you would like to learn more about the League or are interested in becoming more involved, we'd love for you to join us. Please send an email to lwvp@lwvpiedmont.org for details. | |
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