National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Marin County residents interested in working at a vote center during an election should contact the Marin County Elections Dept by sending an email to polls@marincounty.gov .
Marin County especially needs vote center workers who are fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting will be posted soon.
Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org
Guest Speakers: Chris Logan, County of Marin/Partnership for Bay Future Fellow and Clare Hartman, Community Development Director City of Novato, will share the city’s progress on anti-displacement policy recommendations that will be made to the Novato City Council in August.
Chris and Clare are asking for the League’s feedback in these measures. They will be speaking to other groups in their outreach efforts to gather feedback on proposed ordinances.
Marin City first welcomed families into wartime housing on August 13, 1942, a pivotal moment in the birth of this community. The legacy banners honor some of the original Marinship workers whose courage, labor, and determination helped shape Marin City's foundation. The program includes a guided banner walk, a tour of the original 1945 Greyhound bus, and a WWII military Jeep, as well as a BBQ and music. Email info@preservemarincitylegacyorg for more information.
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
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
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the day the 19th Amendment was officially certified into the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right to vote. Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated annually on August 26.
There will be a short presentation, remarks, games and prizes along with appetizers, refreshments, and a no-host bar. Donations are welcome to defray the costs. Please let us know you are joining us at Outreach@MarinLWV.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
Guest Speaker: Carmela Davis, Marin Environmental Housing
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
Information about events will be posted when available.
Learn more about this civic holiday HERE
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
A Day at the Disco is the theme of the 37th annual Marin Senior Fair. LWV Marin will have a table with registration and membership information as well as giveaways. Volunteers are needed for the following two-hour shifts: 9-11am, 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm. If interested, please contact Kevin Hagerty. Find more info on the fair here.
FALL KICKOFF EVENT
Join fellow League members at this annual event!
We will discuss the League merger & vote, present the Community Service Award and then hear a panel discussion on Immigration in Marin.
More information and registration information will be coming soon.
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 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 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
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
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.
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
This act was signed into law on August 6, 1965, by President Lyndon Johnson. It outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting.
Learn more HERE
On July 29, the U.S. Senate introduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA) to protect and strengthen our democracy by restoring the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The League of Women Voters proudly supports this critical legislation. Celina Stewart, Esq., CEO of the League of Women Voters, issued the following statement:
You can support the expansion of voting rights HERE
In person in Conference Room F-138 at 4340 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael or on Zoom
Susan Stuart Clark
Susan Clark will facilitate an interactive workshop that will provide an overview about dialogue in civic and community settings as well as frameworks and examples to help you reflect on dialogue processes you think have worked well – or not so well – and whether and how they have contributed to desired long-term changes.
We will discuss the differences between civic dialogues and community dialogues, as well as the range of professional and cultural assumptions people bring to how they think about the task of gathering, the choice of process and what relationships are involved.
The session will include ways to think about:
· The purpose for your dialogue – for example, is it for mutual learning, strengthening connections, problem solving or to help shape decision-making
· The combination of trusted convenors and types of community participants to help you meet your purpose (and how to engage them)
· The question(s) people are invited to explore together and how that affects what kind of shared understanding develops
· The format of the dialogue and approach of the facilitator(s) and how that impacts what people can learn about the issue, about each other and about their own perspectives
· What options for next steps are provided for participants after a discussion is over
This is a big topic, so we will develop some resource lists to go deeper on areas of interest. After this overview session, members may also choose to ask to focus on a particular approach with a presenter from a relevant organization.
About the workshop facilitator:
LWVMC member Susan Stuart Clark originally joined the League in San Francisco in 1992. She had started her career in consumer marketing, but her experience with multi-cultural Voter Service on the LWVSF board, combined with volunteering at library literacy programs and community-led adult education, changed the trajectory of her work in the world. Susan became an enthusiast of the power of dialogue for civic participation when she co-designed a model that doubled voting turnout among those least likely to vote. She founded Common Knowledge (www.ckgroup.org), an action research organization, known for its ability to help reframe issues and facilitate inclusive learning-oriented community conversations that change perceptions of what is possible. Susan has designed and led processes that contributed to state and local policy on health care, housing, the environment and fiscal choices. Some of her past roles include Associate of the Kettering Foundation, trainer for the Institute for Local Government and long-time board member of the National Coalition of Dialogue and Deliberation. Currently on sabbatical, Susan has been focusing on how understanding local communities as living ecosystems can expand and sustain collaboration.
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
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.
Commemorate John Lewis' life's work on this Day of Action and focus on shared democratic values.
League of Women Voters members and friends & family will meet at 4:15pm on the Larkspur Landing side of the Larkspur overpass to protest on the overpass. We will gather afterwards in the community area at Larkspur Landing where there are several food and drink choices.
No RSVP necessary. If you have questions, please contact Outreach@MarinLWV.org.
For other protest locations: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/
Learn more HERE
The powerful 2014 historical drama “Selma” will be shown, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of San Francisco and Indivisible SF. The film honors Congressman John Lewis and the brave activists who changed history in their 1965 voting rights campaign from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
The screening will be followed by a community discussion about John Lewis's legacy and how we can continue his work of making “Good Trouble” in our own communities today. This is an opportunity to reflect on the power of collective action and the ongoing importance of protecting voting rights for all.
More information at https://indivisiblesf.org/events/2025/7/16/honoring-john-lewis-and-the-fight-for-voting-rights
Join members of the League of Women Voters of Marin County and friends at the LWVMC office to make signs for the protests on July 17.
Bring supplies you already have, and additional supplies will be provided. We have suggested quotes from John Lewis and slogans promoting voting rights and immigrant rights.
No RSVP necessary. If you need more information, contact Outreach@MarinLWV.org.
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
U.S. Constitution
The Founding Fathers, the framers of the U.S. Constitution, wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have too much control. With this in mind, they wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers, or three separate branches of government - Legislative, Executive & Judicial.
Each branch has its own responsibilities and at the same time, the three branches work together to make the country run smoothly and to assure that the rights of citizens are not ignored or disallowed. This is done through checks and balances. A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.
The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting is below.
10:00 am - Guest Speaker: Leelee Thomas, deputy director of the Marin County Community Development Agency – countywide community land trust/preservation of affordable housing
There will also be updates and discussion on other housing issues in Marin.
11:00 am - Guest Speaker: Eddy Cummins, General Manager of Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) who will update us on the System's operation and future.
Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org
Call your Senators and tell them oppose cuts to public media — PBS and NPR.
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Blog post by LWVUS CEO Celina Steward (posted 7/3/25)
This Independence Day, Americans will likely gather for parades, fireworks, and barbeques, celebrating our democracy with familiar traditions. But while many will spend the holiday waving flags, the Trump administration and its allies are attempting to systematically dismantle the very reason for this holiday and put our country and the people in it, Americans, in harm's way.
As CEO of the League of Women Voters of the US, it’s my professional and patriotic duty today to issue an urgent call. And while this is a rare move for our century-old organization, it is necessary.
It is not an overstatement to say that we are in a constitutional crisis. While celebrating July 4 is part of our culture and tradition, we are in a new age, requiring us to not only pay attention but find ways to fight back — now.
The signs are unmistakable. We've witnessed an administration that defies federal court orders, amplifies voter fraud disinformation while restricting ballot access, allows innocent people to be snatched off the streets in broad daylight without any due process, and uses government power to silence dissent. Courts have rolled back voting protections and civil rights while operating with no accountability to the public they serve.
This isn't temporary turbulence that we can white-knuckle our way through. This is methodical erosion of our democratic values and policies. And there has been little resistance on either side of the aisle in Congress. And quite frankly, the more we stand by just watching, the more we hand over our democracy day by day.
Please read more to learn how you can engage with your democracy at this critical time HERE:
https://www.lwv.org/blog/independence-day-democracy-needs-defenders-not-cheerleaders
Marin County Fair
Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 6
We will have a booth at the Marin County Fair with partners Marin County Elections Dept and Canal Alliance. Like last year, we will hold a mock election as well as share nonpartisan voting and election information including registering voters.
We will need many League member volunteers for 3-hour shifts during the day and evening for the duration of the fair. Please send an email to outreach@marinlwv.org if you can volunteer or have questions!
Take Action Today …
Call your Congressional Representative and Senators and tell them not to gut medicaid!
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
You can also send an email or letter - contact information HERE
It’s PHONE CALL FRIDAY!
Call your Senators and tell them to support funding for public media - PBS and NPR!
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
It's TAKE ACTION TUESDAY!!
Take Action by telling your Senators to oppose the anti-voter SAVE ACT!
You can send a letter here: https://www.lwv.org/.../tell-your-senators-oppose-save-act
or call your Senators at 202-224-3121
Join Lynda Roberts, retiring Registrar of Voters for Marin County, on her last guided tour of the Marin County Elections Dept. This will be an interesting and informative overview of how votes are counted in Marin County. All new and long-time members who have not previously taken this tour are welcome to join us on this informative tour. Limited to 15 people.
RSVP required.
RSVP to Membership@MarinLWV.org.
Marin City Juneteenth Festival 2025
Event information HERE
Our League will have a table at this event and we need League member volunteers for two shifts (11 am -2:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6 pm)
If you can volunteer, then please send an email to Sara at outreach@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.
Take Action every Friday, by making a phone call to one or more of your elected representatives to share your opinions on issues and to tell them an action you would like them to take.
Contact information for your elected representatives is located HERE
Today, call your Senators and tell them to oppose the anti-voter SAVE Act.
Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-your-senators-oppose-save-act
Call the Capitol Switchboard (available during EST hours!): 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to one of your Senators right now!
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
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and just one of several “Emancipation Days” observed by Black diasporic communities in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and the US.
Read an LWV blog post about Juneteenth HERE
Hosted by LWVUS for LWV Members
Training Series:
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
Every two years, the California membership gathers at the LWVC Convention to craft our policy priorities for the next two years, to enlighten each other by sharing our successes and learnings, to inspire a new generation of League leaders, and to celebrate our shared passion for making California a well-governed and vibrant state.
This year, our Convention will be held virtually from June 17-22, with workshops throughout the week. We will focus on bringing League members together to learn, share, and energize our membership as we continue to work toward strengthening democracy.
More information available at lwvc.org/convention.
We hope to see you there!
Thursday, June 12, 10:30 am - noon. in person
4340 Redwood Hwy Conference Room, Suite F-138
(around the corner from the League office)
All members, whether new or old, are invited to attend. The Orientation will review and/or introduce members to the League’s structure, mission, principles, history, and committees.
Light refreshments will be served.
For anyone who cannot attend this time, please sign up for the Orientation on Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm -7pm in person
Please RSVP to membership@marinlwv.org.
Registration is now closed.
Join LWVMC members for our Annual Meeting. We will conduct important League business* as well as review the past year's accomplishments and share some of our upcoming plans. We will then have lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Derek Johnson, the Marin County Executive Administrator who will speak to us about Marin County Government - New Perspectives (see below for more info).
Non-members are welcome to join us to learn about League, enjoy lunch (optional) & hear from our guest speaker.
Our Guest Speaker is Derek Johnson, the Marin County Executive for the past year. Mr. Johnson will provide an overview of how Marin County is now governed, what the County Executive's role is, and how the position has changed from his predecessor. He will share the top issues facing Marin County now and in the next five years and his short-term and long-term goals. Mr. Johnson will also discuss the recent hiring of a new Registrar of Voters, to replace the retiring Lynda Roberts, and how organizations like LWV can work with local governments to have input on those issues that impact the community.
*Members need to read the Member Kit prior to the meeting; non-members do not participate in any voting.
Mill Valley Pride Kick-Off Event
Mill Valley Depot, 11 am - 3 pm
Event information HERE
We need League members to staff our table, please send Sara an email at Outreach@MarinLWV.org if you can volunteer. :)
