LWV of Alameda Community Events

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Uncovering Better Election Methods for Alameda:
​What We Have and What We Could Have

Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 7pm
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  • Event sponsor is the League of Women Voters of Alameda.
  • Our guest speaker is Preston Jordan, co-founder of Voter Choice Albany. His presentation includes:
    • Understanding Alameda's current election method and its problems.
    • Explaining ranked choice voting and districts.
    • Building a framework for finding solutions to current challenges.
    • Anticipating implementation of solutions and roadblocks.
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Following the Money in Alameda Politics:
​Is it Time to Regulate Campaign Contributions?

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 at 7pm
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  • Event sponsor is the League of Women Voters of Alameda.
  • Our speaker panel for this community event:
    • Austin Graham, Campaign Legal Center, will overview the various types of campaign finance (CF) reform, discussing the pros and cons of each.

    • Patrick Ford, Senior Policy Council for the San Francisco Ethics Commission, will overview the role of his Commission, the City’s CF ordinances, and how well the ordinances are working. 

    • Allan Mann, retired communications professional and League volunteer, will reveal what the LWV of Alameda has learned by tracking local campaign contributions since 2012. He will also lead a discussion about whether Alameda should employ CF rules, which ones are appropriate, and more. 
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Electrifying Alameda Homes:
​What's in the Works? ​

Thursday, 8 April 2021