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Date: 9/15/2021
Subject: LWV of Piedmont | The Voter | September 15, 2021
From: League of Women Voters of Piedmont



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.


Upcoming League Events
COVID-19: Where are we now?
TODAY 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. The second half of the program will be a moderated Q&A session for viewers.
Registration for the Zoom link is now full. If you were unable to register, you may watch the livestream and ask questions on our YouTube channel. You will not see the event posted ahead of time on YouTube. It will appear once the program starts at 4pm on September 15th. The program will also be recorded for later viewing on YouTube.


Carbon Pricing to Combat Climate Change
September 22nd at 4pm
Benecia Refinery 2017

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.
 

Understanding Piedmont's Housing Element | Affordable Housing in Piedmont?
October 5th at 4pm
Housing Illustration
Have you wondered what is happening with zoning and affordable housing in Piedmont? What are other cities like ours doing? What is the process the City will follow? Please join us on Tuesday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. to find out, share your thoughts, and bring your questions!

 

Upcoming Community Events
 LWVP at the Harvest Festival
September 19, 2021 | 11am-3pm
Harvest Festival 2021

This year's Harvest Festival will feature all the fun events and activities you've come to expect, with a few new twists as we adapt to the new normal. The Piedmont Education Foundation Carnival is back and in full swing, the main stage will be jumping with the Jazz Festival, and the Food Trucks will be fired up alongside the Village Market Farmer's market as usual.

 
Come find the LWVP table at the Harvest Festival! Learn about the redistricting process, register to vote or update your voter registration, and learn about what our League has in store for the coming year. We hope you'll stop by to say hello!


Action Alerts!

"Finish the Job" on Voting Rights!

Have you heard about the newly introduced Freedom to Vote Act? Join LWV Berkeley Albany Emeryville on September 17th at 4pm for a local event as a part of a nationwide Day of Action to urge the Senate to Finish the Job by passing voter protections quickly and to demand that they let nothing, including the filibuster, prevent them from getting the job done.


 Finish the Job!


Communities of Interest Redistricting 2021 Alameda County
 Alameda County’s Redistricting Process is Underway!
Make Your Voice Heard


Every ten years, electoral districts throughout the U.S are redrawn to equalize the district populations, a process called redistricting. In 2021, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors will draw the supervisorial district boundaries through a public process. In particular, the BOS seeks public input with respect to defining the boundaries of Communities of Interest (COI) that should be kept whole. Submitting your COI is an easy and important way to ensure your voice is heard in this public process of redrawing the lines of each Supervisorial District.


LWV Observer
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. 


Other Happenings
LWVP Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 6th at 7pm
Our next Board meeting is tonight, October 6th, 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.

LWVP Coffee Hour
Friday, September 24th at 10am
Coffee Hour
Join us for an informal conversation about all things LWVP. Interested in becoming more involved in our mission of "Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy."? Come learn about what we're doing and how you can help. The Zoom room will be open from 10am to 11am. You don't have to be a League member to join. Come for five minutes, the whole hour or anywhere in between. We hope to see you there!

We're social. Connect with us!
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The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Our federal tax ID is 94-6094831