Advocacy for Alameda Voters & Citizens
Leagues engage in advocacy and action on local, state, and national issues where the League has a position. A League position is established after members have studied an issue, and achieved consensus on policies and practices that best serve the public interest.
Action includes lobbying, legislative testimony, public statements, media campaigns, and joining coalitions. Local League positions are used in conjunction with positions adopted by the national and state levels of the League, and may not be in conflict with them if they are on the same subject.
Action includes lobbying, legislative testimony, public statements, media campaigns, and joining coalitions. Local League positions are used in conjunction with positions adopted by the national and state levels of the League, and may not be in conflict with them if they are on the same subject.
Vote with the League
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The League only takes a stance on ballot measures based on current League positions. Recommendations for State ballot measures are considered by the LWV of California Legislation Committee, and approved by its Board. Recommendations for County ballot measures are considered by the LWV Alameda County Council, and approved by the six local Leagues in Alameda County. Recommendations for City of Alameda ballot measures are considered by the LWV of Alameda Advocacy Committee and approved by the LWV of Alameda Board.
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Action
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Leagues at all levels take action on behalf of voters and citizens. Our advocacy can include lobbying, legislative testimony, public statements, writing letters to media or legislators, holding press conferences, speaking at hearings and public meetings, adding our voice to a ballot measure campaign, joining coalitions or sending action alerts to our members. Taking action is always based on current program positions and/or on League Principles.
At the State level, potential action on legislation and ballot measures will be considered by the LWV of California's Legislation Committee. This committee can take action on bills for the state League, and it makes recommendations to its Board for action on ballot measures. |
At the Local level, the LWV Alameda's Advocacy Committee follows local governing bodies to advocate and lobby for League policy positions. During elections, the Advocacy Committee participates in analyzing local measures and making recommendations its Board for the League’s position on selected issues. Throughout the year, the Advocacy Committee concentrates on proposals and decisions of local boards and commissions and alerts its Board for possible action when a proposal relates to a League position. Additionally, the Advocacy Committee identifies selected issues of high interest to the LWV of Alameda to work on throughout the year.
Program - Key Issues
Alameda City Hall by Sanfranman59 licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Every cycle, members of the League of Women Voters determine the issues most important to focus their time, energy, and money upon. This is our annual program planning process.
LWV of Alameda has a one-year cycle, and our current Program (i.e. key issues) for FY 2024-2025 includes:
Review the National LWV Program (2024-2026), the State of California LWVC Program (2023-2025), and the Bay Area ILO Program (2024-2026). |
Positions
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A League position is the stand of the League on a public issue. It serves as the basis for advocacy or action. A League position is established after members have studied an issue and achieved consensus on policies and practices that best serve the public interest. Local League positions are used in conjunction with positions adopted by the national and state levels of League and may not be in conflict with them, if they are on the same subject.
Here are the positions from all levels of the League of Women Voters: |