LWVMC will bring a Wreath to honor our service members.
Our League will also have a table offering voter registration materials.
Please join Moms Demand Action volunteers and members of the Mill Valley community for the annual Memorial Day Parade! We'll carry signs, pass out candy, and of course don our red shirts, as a show of support for veterans on this important day. This is a family-friendly event; all are welcome to walk with our group. No dogs. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and wear red if you have it!
The LWVMC Voter Service Team Leaders meet monthly with the Voter Service Committee Chair to discuss the past months activities and to plan for future activities.
The monthly meeting is scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Questions? Send an email to voterservice@marinlwv.org
Event Description:
Join renowned Dipsea historian Barry Spitz for an engaging journey through the history of the legendary Dipsea Race. From its early years on Marin’s rugged trails to the traditions that define it today, this talk explores the colorful characters and enduring spirit of the Dipsea, with a special focus on the pioneering women whose participation helped transform the race.
Schedule:
6:30 to 7:00 PM Reception
7:00 to 8:00 PM Welcome by College of Marin President Jonathan Eldridge, followed by presentation by historian Barry Spitz
Presented by the Marin History Museum, College of Marin, and the Marin County Commission on Women.
For more information click here.
4 Day Vote Center Locations open in addition to the 11 day vote centers.
Hours vary by location thru June 1st.
All vote centers open 7am - 8pm on Election Day, June 2, 2026
Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept.
415 - 473 - 6456
All Bay Area League members are invited!
Bring your questions and ideas for our expert speakers on issues like Plan Bay Area 2050+ and Housing & Transportation that influence your lives, and the lives of all Bay Area residents.
The agenda includes:
Expert Speaker: Leah Rothstein is co-author, with Richard Rothstein, of Just Action, a sequel to The Color of Law.
Lunch & Conversation
Determine the LWVBA Program
Present Regional Study Results
Adopt a Budget
Elect 10 Directors: Including four officers, one chair, two members of the nominating committee
Transact other business as needed
The full Biennial Convention Kit will be sent out shortly per the bylaws.
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
From: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Millbrae Library - Get Directions
Cost: $20.00
Click Here for a printable agenda.
Submit your questions and comments in advance tolwvbayarea@gmail.com.
2 day Vote Center Locations open in addition to the vote centers already open, so all vote centers are now open.
Hours vary by location thru June 1st.
All vote centers open 7am - 8pm on Election Day, June 2, 2026
Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept.
415 - 473 - 6456
Join your fellow LWVMC members for our Annual Meeting on June 1st. We’ll handle our annual business, review last year's accomplishments and share goals and plans for the coming year.
After lunch, we’ll celebrate our League's 90th birthday by reflecting on our League's history and impact as well as hearing from some of our long-time members.
We hope you can join us and participate in the festivities!
Register now by clicking here
RSVP by May 26th (but registering now is good!)
The Club Restaurant at McInnis
350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael (click for map)
Important: Members received the annual meeting kit by email (also at link below). Please review it and bring a printed copy if possible.
Newer members and long-time members who have not attended an orientation are invited to learn more about the League of Women Voters — nationally, at the state level, and our local Marin chapter - and hear about our mission, principles, goals, and committee work. Beverages and light refreshments provided. Please RSVP to Membership@MarinLWV.org.
All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by May 4, 2026.
The last day to register to vote (online or by mail) for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is May 18, 2026 .
In person conditional voter registration/same day voting is available at all voting locations May 19 through June 2.
Ballot drop-off locations open on May 5, 2026.
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on May 23, 2026.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Marin County Elections Dept by June 9, 2026.
The Executive Committee meets monthly to review the next Board Meeting agenda and any League items needing immediate attention.
The Executive Committee consists of all League Board officers and one (or two) additional director who is nominated by the president and elected by the Board.
Questions? Call our office 415-507-0824 or send an email to lwvmc@marinlwv.org
Join us Monday, June 8th, 6:15pm - 7:30pm at the League office.
Please RSVP to membership@marinlwv.org
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite F-133, San Rafael
The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting will be posted below soon.
Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org
Collaboration – Affordable Housing project update in Marin County
The LWVMC Board meets monthly to review and discuss decisions related to the organization's policy, program, and administration. The Board oversees the League's activities, including financial matters, advocacy efforts, voter service initiatives, and program planning. They also address membership updates and other business as needed.
All League members are welcome to attend any Board Meeting.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending the meeting, then call 415-507-0824 (League Office) or send an email to lwvmc@marinlwv.org
The Justice Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in immigration, criminal justice reform, gun safety, human trafficking, and human rights. Contact justice@marinlwv.org for more information. Join the meeting on Zoom here.
The LWVMC Communications & Technology Committee meets on the third Friday of each month.
The meeting is hybrid: In person at our League’s office (address above) and on Zoom.
Questions? Contact: communications@marinlwv.org.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87043142077
The LWVMC Board meets monthly to review and discuss decisions related to the organization's policy, program, and administration. The Board oversees the League's activities, including financial matters, advocacy efforts, voter service initiatives, and program planning. They also address membership updates and other business as needed.
All League members are welcome to attend any Board Meeting.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending the meeting, then call 415-507-0824 (League Office) or send an email to lwvmc@marinlwv.org
The seventh annual Election Hero Day will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to honor the incredible election officials, clerks, directors, office staff, poll workers, and volunteers across the nation who work tirelessly so Americans have the freedom and ability to elect our leaders and representatives!
Visit electionheroday.org to learn more!
Join in the join in the fun, food, and live music at this event sponsored by Marin City Youth Leadership and Wise Choices.
Marin LWV will be registering voters.
The Local League Coach team is holding this in-person workshop focusing on nonpartisan status and League informational and "how to" resources. Attendees will have opportunities to share experiences, discuss challenges, and connect with nearby members. It includes a working lunch. The League of Women Voters of California is covering costs, so participation is free. RSVP here by May 16.
11 day Vote Center Locations open
Hours vary by location thru June 1st.
All vote centers open 7am - 8pm on Election Day, June 2, 2026
Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept.
415 - 473 - 6456
The LWVMC Education & Libraries Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month.
The meeting is hybrid: In person at the League Office (address above) and on Zoom
Questions? Contact: Education@marinlwv.org
CalMatters presents the Ideas Festival bringing together some of California's most influential voices for a full day of conversation on issues that matter most, including the next governor's challenges, immigration, and California vs. the Federal government. Find more information and register here,
This year’s Ideas Festival brings together California’s most influential voices for a full day of conversation on the issues that matter most:
California vs. the Feds — Attorney General Rob Bonta and Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the Golden State’s role.
The Next Governor’s Challenge — Dan Walters heads up a discussion on the financial and political hurdles California’s next leader faces.
AI, Privacy & Power — California’s role in shaping the national and global conversation on artificial intelligence.
Immigration, Housing & the Economy — On-the-ground reality, policy, and what comes next.
Age + Disability Friendly Novato (ADFN) in partnership with the City of Novato is delighted to announce our inaugural Novato Senior Health & Resource Fair!
Whether you're looking for health resources, community connections, or just a great time — this event is for YOU!
Health Screenings
Local Resources
Free Raffles
And More!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA
A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Oakmont Novato, for generously providing a free boxed lunch for the first 75 attendees! Don't wait — arrive early!
FREE ENTRY — open to all!
Questions? We're here to help! 415.899.8290 mtsc@novato.org Or stop by the MTSC front desk
We can't wait to see you there!
Voter Registration Deadline (online & mail)
Note: Conditional Voter Registration and Same Day Voting begins May 19
Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept.
415 - 473 - 6456
More free, family-friendly events! Support small businesses in the Canal area. Enjoy food, live music, and unique products and crafts. At 2pm, there will be a celebration of installation of the final two murals in Canal Alliance's mural series Threads of Unity. More information is here.
The Bon Air Community Fair is an annual, free spring event held in Greenbrae, CA, featuring over 110 local organizations, businesses, and food purveyors. Scheduled for May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bon Air blooms during its annual Spring Fair & Market, a free, family-friendly day of fun along the promenade. Enjoy locally grown and produced snacks, sips and desserts, chef demonstrations, live music, sidewalk sales and specials, prizes, giveaways, hands-on children’s activities, face painting, balloons, food trucks and more.
The LWVMC Communications & Technology Committee meets on the third Friday of each month.
The meeting is hybrid: In person at our League’s office (address above) and on Zoom.
Questions? Contact: communications@marinlwv.org.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87043142077
The Justice Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in immigration, criminal justice reform, gun safety, human trafficking, and human rights. Contact justice@marinlwv.org for more information. Join the meeting on Zoom here.
League member Sharon Hibbert Seitz's nonprofit VoterPrime sponsors a free screening of the documentary ""9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero!" at Cafe Verde. Come to learn about deliberative democracy at its best and VoterPrime's mission to increase civic engagement. Come early to get food and drink before the screening. Find more info and RSVP here.
The League of Women Voters of California and the Mechanics' Institute will present this panel of elections experts — Natalie Adona, Marin's Registrar of Voters; Jessie Mainardi, election law expert and UC Law San Francisco professor; and Dora Rose, Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of California — discussing the evolving landscape of voter access and election protection. For League members who cannot attend but have registered, a link to the recording will be sent after the event. Register here.
The LWVMC Board meets monthly to review and discuss decisions related to the organization's policy, program, and administration. The Board oversees the League's activities, including financial matters, advocacy efforts, voter service initiatives, and program planning. They also address membership updates and other business as needed.
All League members are welcome to attend any Board Meeting.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending the meeting, then call 415-507-0824 (League Office) or send an email to lwvmc@marinlwv.org
The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting will be posted below soon.
Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org
Collaboration – Affordable Housing project update in Marin County
Our May Member Meeting will be hosted by the TLUH Committee —
The TLUH Committee will host Suzanne Smith, former Executive Director of the Sonoma Transportation Authority and one of the leaders of the SMART sales tax renewal measure (Measure B). She will brief attendees on Measure B and the use of the voter initiative process that many jurisdictions are using now.
See you on May 11th in the Conference Room or on Zoom —
details including Zoom link coming soon!
Suzanne Smith, former Executive Director of Sonoma Transportation of Authority
Suzanne Smith served for more than 25 years as Executive Director of the Sonoma
County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the Regional Climate Protection Authority, where she led countywide transportation planning and climate initiatives. Appointed in 1997, she managed Sonoma County’s voter-approved transportation sales tax program, overseeing billions in investments in highways, transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and community-focused projects.
Smith worked closely with regional partners, including Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), helping coordinate funding strategies, long-range planning, and implementation of passenger rail service connecting Sonoma and Marin counties. Her collaborative approach supported rail integration with local transit, land use planning, and first/last-mile access improvements.
She is widely recognized for her expertise in transportation funding and governance, including voter-approved sales tax measures and regional rail financing. She is one of the leaders of the successful voter initiative process that resulted in the SMART Sales Tax Renewal being placed on June 2 ballot.
Fundraiser in support of Come To The Table to build community among neighbors and create a shared future. Come To The Table is a bridge that builds relationships, conversations, and actions between Marin City and the rest of Marin County.
Donations are accepted in advance at ctttmarin.org
or
by mail to Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church 101 Donahue St. Marin City 94965 in care of CTTT
The race for California Superintendent of Public Instruction is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.
This is a candidate forum, not a debate. Candidates will answer questions about their vision, priorities, and plans for California's public education system. When you register, you can submit a question for consideration.
This online nonpartisan forum is free and open to the public. The livestream link and event recording will be shared with everyone who registers.
All qualified candidates have been invited to participate.
Welcome! To Join the event, please register below.
League of Women Voters of San Francisco is a nonpartisan political nonprofit that empowers voters and defends democracy. People of all genders welcome. Learn more at lwvsf.org.
Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco has supported over 830,000 parents since 1999, working to elevate parent voice and advance equitable, high-quality public education for all students. Learn more at ppssf.org.
By registering for, participating in, or attending this event, you confirm that you understand and consent that your name, voice, image, appearance, likeness, or other information may be recorded or otherwise captured for use by the event organizer and its partners.
Marin Coalition Event:
Housing in Marin: Affordability. Development and What We Can Do
Speaker: Jenny Silva, Executive Director, Call Marin Home
Check the Marin Coalition website. www.marincoalition.org for program details.
Come rally support for the Marin County Child Care Initiative! Hear from early childhood education leaders and find out how to help!
Join neighbors, parents, advocates and early child care professionals – learn more about the Marin County Child Care Initiative. We welcome volunteers to help us gather signatures to put the Marin County Child Care Initiative on the ballot in November.
The Executive Committee meets monthly to review the next Board Meeting agenda and any League items needing immediate attention.
The Executive Committee consists of all League Board officers and one (or two) additional director who is nominated by the president and elected by the Board.
Questions? Call our office 415-507-0824 or send an email to lwvmc@marinlwv.org
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate with candidates who have at least 3% support. CNN anchors Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins will moderate. The event will take place in the Los Angeles area and be televised.
So far, participating candidates are
Xavier Becerra (D)
Chad Bianco (R)
Steve Hilton (R)
Matt Mahan (D)
Katie Porter (D)
Tom Steyer (D)
Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
Please join Congressman Jared Huffman for a town hall on Tuesday, May 5th from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the James Dunn Theatre, College of Marin Kentfield Campus. Rep. Huffman will provide an update from Washington D.C., share plans as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, discuss recent actions of the Trump Administration, and take questions from participants. Guests can also listen to the town hall live via Marin TV (details below).
When: Tuesday, May 5th
Time: 4:00 pm (PDT) - 5:30 pm (PDT)
Where:In-Person with RSVP: James Dunn Theatre, corner of Sir Francis Drake Blvd and Laurel Ave (see map below). RSVP here. Priority will be given to constituents of California’s Second District on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking: Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, and 9. Handicap parking available in Lot 3 and 4. Virtual (no RSVP required): Marin TV Comcast Channel 27, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, or online at https://cmcm.tv/27.
Please Note: Registration is required for In Person attendance.
If you would like to attend in-person, RSVP by Monday, May 4th at 12 PM. Please click here to RSVP. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Large bags or backpacks and signs will not be permitted in the venue. Please contact Huffman.Response@mail.house.gov if you need translation assistance.
If you have questions please contact the San Rafael office at (415) 258-9657. Please do not reply to this email.
Vote by mail Ballot Drop Boxes available.
Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept
415 - 473 - 6456
California Primary Election: Governor Candidate Debate Watch Party
Monday, May 4, 2026; 12:40pm
College of Marin, Kentfield Campus, AC 255
Join the COM Library and LWV for a watch party to hear Governor candidates debate issues and policies. This is the debate at Pomona College that took place on April 28, 2026. (There is also a televised Governor debate on May 5 at 6 pm.)
Voting opens at the Marin County Elections Department:
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 121
San Rafael CA 94903
8 am - 4:30 pm (M - F), 7 am - 8pm (Election Day)
415 - 473 - 6456
Vote by mail ballots start to be mailed to all active registered voters. Note: Check your voter registration status HERE
Voting opens at the Marin County Elections Department:
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 121
San Rafael CA 94903
8 am - 4:30 pm (M - F), 7 am - 8pm (Election Day)
415 - 473 - 6456
The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley and the Marin Women's Commission present this panel that will explore the barriers women face across housing, healthcare, education, employment, and mental health — as well as the solutions needed to advance equity and opportunity for women and girls. This is a call to engage, listen, and take action in support of women whose voices are too often unheard. Join here.
Participating Candidates
Andy Podshadley
Curtis Aikens
Chris Carpiniello
Marc Lewis
Magali Limeta
Link to watch live on Zoom (in English or Spanish) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635720931
Forum will also be broadcast on Marin TV Channel 30 (English)
Access the link to the live forum or view a recording of the event at a later date at marinlwv.org'
Submit questions for candidates to: BOSD5@marinlwv.org Questions due by 04/27/26
District 5 includes most of Novato, and unincorporated areas including Bel Marin Keys, Black Point, and Indian Valley.
