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

Tour of the Elections Dept. with Lynda Roberts

 Monday, June 23, 3:15pm

starting in Rm 125 of Marin Civic Center

Reception to follow at 4:40pm in Café

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

Democracy in Your Hands Series

June – October 2025

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 

REGISTER NOW

Member Orientation

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.

Marin County Government - New Perspectives

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. :)

Member Orientation

Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm -7pm in person

4340 Redwood Hwy

Conference Room, Suite F-138 (around the corner from 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 Thursday, June 12, 10:30 am - noon.

Please RSVP to membership@marinlwv.org.

The LWVMC Executive Board meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.

Direct questions to info@marinlwv.org

During the meeting, we will provide an update on the status of our re-study of regional government positions. We recognize that many of you are deeply engaged with national issues and focused on the important work of LWVUS, and we value your time and priorities.

Please note: No new positions will be adopted during this Council, as those are typically considered during convention.

A full agenda will be mailed to all participants by May 1.

Submit your questions and comments in advance to lwvbayarea@gmail.com. 

Register Here

The League of Women Voters of California is excited to announce the final event in our three-part advocacy webinar series. The focus of our third session will be on immigration. Each webinar features experts and a guided discussion to dig into the issues and the policies shaping them. This information will help equip us to take action in our communities and across the state.

What challenges are immigrants facing right now in California? What policy solutions are being proposed? What can we do to help our communities stay informed and aware of their rights? These questions and more will be answered at our final webinar: "California's Immigration Protections: Resistance & Resilience."

Join us on May 28 from 6:00-7:30 PM for a policy-informed conversation with experts:

Pedro Rios – San Diego Director, American Friends Service Committee

Jason Bercovitch – District Director, Office of Congressman Scott Peters

Gustavo Solis – Investigative Border Reporter, KPBS

Moderated by: Melanie Kim, San Francisco Public Defender's Office

They’ll share what the current landscape of immigration policy looks like nationally and in California, ongoing threats to immigrants rights, and what we can all do to make an impact.

The webinar is free to attend - donations are strongly encouraged to support the League’s critical advocacy efforts in Sacramento and throughout California.

Register Today 

Learn about the 2025 Marin County Memorial Day Ceremony HERE

Our Local League members will be attending and laying a wreath.

Members received an email with information about attending the ceremony with our League.

LWVMC Office Clean Up Party!

Friday, May 23, noon-3pm

LWVMC Office, 4340 Redwood Highway, Suite F-133, San Rafael

Join us to help clean, organize, and spruce up our office! Many hands make light work! Refreshments provided.

Questions and volunteer sign up - email membership@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 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

MAY 6, 2025 All Vote By Mail SPECIAL ELECTION

Registered voters living in the Ross Valley School District voted on Measure E (the only contest on the ballot) - the final day to return a ballot was May 6, Election Day.

All ballots have been counted and the Manual Tally of Ballots is happening today.

Information about Measure E is posted at the Marin County Elections Dept.

Not sure if you live in the Ross Valley School District? Check HERE

Questions? Contact the Marin County Elections Dept: 415-473-6456

The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting is below.

Chris Logan, County of Marin Community Development, will speak about Tenant Displacement in Marin County. We will review the Rooted in Marin report, Strategies for Anti-Displacement, a collaboration between the Cities, Towns and County of Marin. Find the report at www.rootedinmarin.org.

Send questions to info@marinlwv.org

The League of Women Voters of California is hosting Drag for Democracy - Virtual Bingo Extravaganza, a joyful one‑hour virtual bingo celebrating the power of an inclusive democracy where every voice matters.

Why this matters
While Drag for Democracy is loads of fun, it is also a serious statement. Across the country, we’re seeing attempts to roll back hard‑won protections for LGBTQIA people, gut diversity initiatives in our schools and workplaces, and silence the very voices that keep our communities vibrant and our democracy thriving. While it may seem like bingo is an odd way to celebrate democracy, it is in fact a beautiful way to elevate voices and send a clear message: we will not let anyone erase our right to be who we are, and we will not back down on our fight for justice and belonging.

When and how to join
Drag for Democracy takes place on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Whether you’re celebrating with moms, chosen family, or carving out a little me time, this is the perfect way to lift your spirits and show your support, so grab your bingo cards, pour your favorite beverage, and get ready to cheer, laugh, and maybe even win some fabulous prizes.

Support the LWVC Action Fund
All ticket sales and donations from this event support the LWVC Action Fund, fueling our work in Sacramento to protect voting rights, defend reproductive freedom, advance LGBTQIA rights, fight for climate action, secure immigration protections, and more. Every dollar you give helps us hold lawmakers accountable, advocate to strengthen and protect communities in California, push back against harmful policies that threaten our communities, and strengthen diversity and voting access.

Get your tickets now, only $35.

Thank you for standing with us. Let us turn bingo into a powerful act of democracy.

Can’t make the event? Donate and support the LWVC Action Fund!

We’ll be at the Annual Community Spring Fair on May 10th supporting the Marin County Student Elections Ambassador Program (SEAP) students at their table - come by to say hello!

Our League is still looking for a few volunteers - members can contact Sara at outreach@marinlwv.org to volunteer to help for any part of the 11am - 2pm event.

The Kentfield Greenbrae Historical Society (KGHS) is partnering with Bon Air to celebrate our their shared heritage and local history with their annual FREE, family-friendly community event and a celebration of local schools and the extraordinary services and programs provided by Marin community organizations

Enjoy a showcase of free samples from 50+ local farms and food producers and hands-on activities for kids and adults.  Performances by student musicians from Bacich, Kent, White Hill, Hall, Branson, and Marin Catholic will be a featured highlight.

A fun, popular passport game encourages attendees to visit community organization booths to receive coupons for smoothies and soft serve cones generously donated from Jamba Juice and Gott's.

The LWVMC Executive Board meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.

Direct questions to info@marinlwv.org