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
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.
The Registrar of Voters will certify the election on December 2 in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 280 that was passed this year.
Learn more at MarinVotes.org
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
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 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
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
Please join the Education and Library Committee for a one-night screening of “The Librarians” addressing censorship and book bans in libraries across the country.
Librarians have emerged as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.
The evening includes the screening and conversation with the Director/Producer Kim A. Snyder.
Tickets are available at here.
Contact Sue Ream if you have any questions.
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.
Statement of Vote for the November 4, 2025 Special Election certified by the Secretary of State.
Learn more HERE
On Friday, December 12, please join us for a Special Holiday Season Field Trip on the Smart Train to Santa Rosa
We will enjoy a buffet lunch at Chevy's and be joined by guest speaker:
Eddy Cumins, SMART's General Manager
Time: 12Noon - 2PM
Cost: $36
(Taco Buffet, Dessert, and Beverage)
Register here for the lunch.
Event attendees are encouraged to ride the train to and from Santa Rosa with other LWVMC members
Arrive early or stay late to enjoy the shops and stores in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad District
Recommended Train Time Schedule:
#16 route departs Larkspur at 10:56AM — Arrives Santa Rosa Downtown 12:01PM
(One Block from the Train Station)
#27 route departs Santa Rosa Downtown at 2:32PM — Arrives Larkspur 3:40PM
Fare 65 Years and Older: Free
Under 65: $3.00 to $6.00 one way (Depends on where you get on and off)
Please refer to schedule for your closest stop
SMART’s General Manager will provlde us with an update on SMART’s operation and how successful the Train System has had in the last several years with passenger growth. He will also share with us SMART’s status of plans for expanding the System to Healdsbug and Cloverdale. Finally, he will provide us with a status report on SMART’s sales tax renewal.
Eddy Cumins Bio:
Eddy Cumins currently serves as General Manager ofthe Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), bringing a strong background in rail and transit operations. He began his role at SMART in November 2021.
An advocate for multimodal transportation, Cumins has emphasized the importance of first- and last-mile connectivity, walking and biking links to rail stations, and positioning SMART not just as a rail operator but as a community partner in the Sonoma and Marin counties region,
Prior to joining SMART, Cumins held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), where he oversaw operations including commuter rail, light rail, fixed-route bus service, vanpools, and more, covering a service area of over l,400 square miles and some 2.3 million residents.
Before his transit career, he served over 20 years in the United States Air Force in vehicle management and leadership roles across assignments in California, Alaska, Portugal, Utah, and Japan.
Eddy holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development from Southwestem College.
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.
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 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 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
The last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is May 18, 2026.
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.
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 June 9, 2026.
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
After election day, officials conduct a hand count of one percent (1%) of all the ballots counted. The purpose of the hand count is to confirm that the machine count is accurate. All races in the election must be included in the hand count. Marin County also hand counts ballots from each machine used in the election. A public notice of the date and time is posted at least five days before the hand count.
Learn more HERE
The Marin Coalition hosts Dr. Matt Willis, the former Marin County Public Health Officer, who will share insights into the lessons learned from the pandemic response and explore the changing landscape of health information in an era of social media a
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.
"Reflections Behind Bars," a short documentary produced by Emmy-Award winning director Jacob Kornbluth, was filmed inside San Quentin and features raw, deeply personal narratives and poems from currently incarcerated individuals. A panel discussion highlighting the transformative power of writing and the arts will follow.
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 traditional salute to service members, marking the 107th anniversary of the end of World War I, is hosted by the Marin County Veterans Council. Doors open at 9am; the Las Gallinas Sanitary District Non-Marching Band plays at 9:30; the program, led by Sean Stephens, president of the Marin County United Veterans Council, begins at 10. Our League will have a table with informational materials.
9:00 AM — Doors open
9:30 AM — Music Starts (band and choir)
10:00 AM — Service begins
Member Orientation
For existing and new members!
Learn about the League of Women Voters' mission, history, structure, and calls to action.
Find out more about the Marin League's committees and initiatives.
Meet other members.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10 am to noon
Light refreshments will be served.
Conference Room near LWVMC Office
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
IMPORTANT: Return your ballot to a vote center or ballot drop box. If you must use US Mail, then go into a post office and request a postmark on your return envelope, so that your ballot can be counted.
Speaker - John Carroll, Marin County Superintendent of Schools
"The Uncertain Future of Public Education"
John Carroll has served as the Marin County Superintendent of Schools since January 2023. He manages the Marin County Office of Education, which serves more than 40,000 students ages birth to 22 years and oversees a broad range of student and education services countywide. Carroll’s vision for our schools is to provide the highest quality programs and services for ALL students.
Join us on November 3rd for a timely and important discussion about public education in a new political and social context.
Thank you to the Education/Libraries Committee for organizing this Monthly Meet
Our free community celebration will be held on Saturday, November 1st at the Albert J. Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park. We will also continue traditions created for our pandemic years celebrations, including a car procession through San Rafael, and altars in downtown San Rafael storefronts.
More info here: https://dayofthedeadsr.org/ For those interested in assisting with the League’s altar, more details to be provided soon.
IMPORTANT: Return your ballot to a vote center or ballot drop box. If you must use US Mail, then go into a post office and request a postmark on your return envelope, so that your ballot can be counted.
The "Friendraiser" includes fun, food, drinks, conversation about housing issues in Marin, special guest Supervisor Eric Lucan,
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
Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early.
Learn more HERE
League of Women Voters Day at SUFFS: The Musical
Saturday, October 25, 7:30pm
Orpheum Theater, San Francisco
The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS is about the brilliant, passionate and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.
SUFFS is playing at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco October 22 - November 9.
See below for information about how to access your LWVMarin discount. If you can’t make the 25th, the discount code is good for any evening performance of the show. Click here to get to the show site and pick your date and tickets.
This forum will address the local impacts of federal funding cuts on health and social service programs at government and nonprofit organizations. The agenda includes a presentation by the CA Budget and Policy Center and Marin lobbyists from Washington, DC, as well as panel discussions with county Supervisor Eric Lucan and representatives from the county Health and Human Services department along with a number of community organizations. A light breakfast will be provided. RSVP to Michelle@First5Marin.org.
Hosted by LWVUS for LWV Members
This virtual training series will include five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall.
Find the upcoming agenda and more information on each session HERE.
Jun. 18, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged, and in the Know
Jul. 23, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You
Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET (9:30 am PST) | Understand the Three Branches of Government
Sept. 17, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change
Oct. 22, 3:30pm ET ( 12:30 pm PST) | Building Coalitions to Amplify Action
Starting Oct. 21, same day voter registration and voting starts at the Elections Dept.
LWV is a partner in No Kings with protest locations all over the County and country. Locations can be found at: https://www.nokings.org/
Make a sign about protecting voting rights, free speech, due process, and other rights under attack. Bring a friend for sign-making at the League office, 4340 Redwood Hwy, Suite F-133 on Wednesday October 15 from 2-4pm.
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.
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
Learn about California Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025 Ballot from the League of Women Voters of Sonoma County in a webinar hosted by the Sonoma County Library. Learn how to attend/join the event at the link below.
The Leagues of Sonoma and Marin Counties collaborated to produce a Pros & Cons analysis of CA Proposition 50 to help voters understand the state-wide proposition. The information will be shared at this event
Learn more here: https://www.lwvsonoma.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=720180&item_id=2739037
PROTEST PEACEFULLY! Locations throughout the county and all over the country are HERE. Make a sign about protecting voting rights, free speech, due process, and other rights under attack. Bring a friend for sign-making at the League office, 4340 Redwood Hwy, Suite F-133 on Wednesday October 15 from 2-4pm. Safe protest suggestions are HERE.
The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting 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
Join fellow League members to hear Alix Dick and Antero Garcia discuss their book "The Cost of Being Undocumented: One Woman's Reckoning with America's Inhumane Math." RSVP is required to attend. If you would like to gather with other League members after the event, indicate interest at Membership@MarinLWV.org.
