The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am.

The agenda includes a briefing on the status of the Highway 37 project, as well as updates on the northbound 101 to eastbound 580 connector project, the SMART tax renewal, Bay Area sales tax measure for the November 2026 ballot, the San Rafael Transit Center project, and housing projects in the county. Join the meeting here.

Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org

Collaboration – Affordable Housing project update in Marin County

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

Elaine Weiss, author of "The Women's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote" (2018) and "Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement" (2025), will join us in conversation for National Women's Equality Day. Weiss's books are about the creation of the League of Women Voters and the continuing fight to protect voting rights in this country. Read one or both books for further enjoyment of this opportunity to talk with the author. The event will be hybrid. Additional details to come. 

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

Today is Election Day, the final day to vote in the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.

• 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.

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.

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. 

• 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

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. 

• 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

More details will be added soon.

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.

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

Rock the Ride brings our community together to remember local gun violence tragedies and to support public safety and gun violence prevention education here and across our state. For 2026, we are bringing back the popular 15-mile ride and our 5.5-mile family ride! We look forward to welcoming back all of our 25-mile riders and our 3-mile walkers. Can't join in person? Sign up for our virtual pass, and receive a thank you package for your support.

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SPECIAL GUESTS CONFIRMED SO FAR:

Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action

Christopher Cabaldon, California State Senator, District 3

Congressman Mike Thompson, United States Congressman, CA-04

Join and/or donate here.

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!

LWVMC will bring a Wreath to honor our service members.

Our League will also have a table offering voter registration materials.

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.

Volunteer to help out at Outreach@MarinLWV.org.

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

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.