League of Women Voters of Santa Monica
Annual Meeting Report
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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.
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Ann Williams presiding, Barbara Inatsugu as Parliamentarian and Karen Carrey, Secretary at Annual Meeting
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A small, but engaged, group conducted the business of the League at the Annual Meeting on Saturday morning. A new board was elected with Ann Williams serving as President for one more year. Budget, by-laws changes (with a small modification to committee structure) and other business passed as proposed in the meeting kit. The office of Administrative Vice President is still open. This is an excellent opening for someone who really wants to understand the workings of the League.
Of interest to both members and non members is the adopted study of Community Choice Aggregation of electrical power. You will be hearing much more about this idea during the next few months.
After lunch David Martin, Director of Planning and Community Development for Santa Monica, presented a summary of the current status of the LUCE, area plans, zoning, etc. and answered many questions. The slides from the presentation will be made available to our members and those others attending soon.
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| LWVC NEWS | |  Make It Fair
The LWVC is pleased to be a member of this group working to modify Proposition 13 to correct some unfair tax breaks that have been available to commercial and industrial properties. Our members will be notified of a webinar on July 9th both at 1:00p.m. and again at 7:00p.m. Watch your email closer to the date for call in information. More information to a wider public will be available soon after that.
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LWVUS NEWS
| |  Tell Your Representative to Redefine Coordination
It's time to close the loopholes in our campaign contribution system and strengthen the rules prohibiting coordination between candidates and outside spending groups. Tell your Representative to cosponsor and support HR 425, the "Stop Super PAC -- Candidate Coordination Act" introduced by Representatives David Price and Chris Van Hollen. Money in Politics is one of two national studies that LWVSM will be conducting this fall. A suggested reading list for those who would like to actively participate in this study is available. Don't think anyone is expected to read everything! |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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June 25, 12:00-1:00p.m.
Make it Fair Training
June 29, 9:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
The Promise of Higher Education Downtown Central Library 630 W. 5th St. Los Angeles For more information and registrationJuly 18, 10:00a.m.
Popovers in Pasadena Pasadena Women's City Club
The traditional Summer County League Day Guest speaker, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
Check the flyer and reserve early. This will be a sellout! July 26, 10:00a.m. Board Retreat
Call or email for more information
August 23, 12:00 noon
New Member Orientation
For new or prospective members
Save the date/watch for flyer
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Your Library is going to the beach!
Grab your towel and sunscreen, we'll bring the books; Santa Monica Public Library is heading to the beach! Summer and reading belong together like surf and sun, so we're setting up shop on the shore and signing out books to literature hungry beachgoers at a series of five 'pop up' libraries between June 26th and August 28th. For dates and locations check here.
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League of Women Voters of Santa Monica
P. O. Box 1265
Santa Monica, CA 90406
Phone: 310-692-1494
www.lwvsantamonica.org
 
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