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Date: 10/3/2025
Subject: LWVCS VOTER October 2025
From: LWVCS - Cupertino-Sunnyvale League of Women Voters

October 2025 Volume 53 No.2

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

IN THIS VOTER

Co-President's Letter
Important - November 4 Election and How to Get Involved
Civic Engagement
Around the County and State

Events You Need to Know About
Santa Clara County Assessor Candidate Forum

October 2025

We are moving quickly toward the special election on November 4^th, and our League continues to play a vital role in educating and registering voters, as well as supporting the Registrar of Voters with ballot pickup and delivery. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered for this important work. More opportunities will arise in the coming elections—keep an eye out for emails from Nina Wong-Dobbins so you can participate.

On October 7 at 7:00 p.m., we’ll host the final event in our County series at the Quinlan Center. This in-person forum will feature the candidates running for County Tax Assessor, followed by presentations of the pro and con arguments for Measure A and Proposition 50. We hope you’ll join us. There’s still time to register by clicking here, and the evening will be recorded and posted on our website a few days later. A heartfelt thank you to Debbie Timmers and Bruce Kendall for making this possible.

On September 9, all the Leagues in the county came together to present an outstanding program on Executive Powers. Special thanks to Tracey Edwards for envisioning the event and to our County League colleagues for securing two nationally respected legal minds—Pamela S. Karlan and David L. Sloss. If you missed it, you can view the recording on YouTube by clicking here.

Our September 27 Member Meet-Up drew over 20 members. The energy and commitment to protect democracy and the right to vote were inspiring. Thanks to Nina Wong-Dobbins for making this event happen and Marieann Shovlin for hosting. A special thanks to Nina and Pam Anderson for creating a wonderful document shared at this meeting. It outlines the League’s work and opportunities for education and advocacy. A copy of the document can be found here, so you can refresh your memory, be inspired or share it with prospective members, friends, and neighbors.

Several of us will also join the Political Club of Lynbrook High School on October 3 to register and pre-register students to vote—a vital step in empowering the next generation of voters. We look forward to expanding these outreach efforts in the future. If you’re interested in participating in similar events, please contact Pam Anderson or Polly Bove.

We’re excited for what lies ahead and grateful for your dedication to the League’s mission.

Hope to see you on October 7!

Polly Bove & Tracey Edwards
Co-Presidents

“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Click image to be taken to flyer - individual links can be accessed on the PDF copy

Get Involved Join a Committee - contact communications@lwvcs.org for questions.

Missed the Coffee Hour with Cupertino Mayor Liang Chao?
See the recording here

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Join our Civic Engagement Committee to participate, learn, and develop skills in civic participation!
We meet on the third Monday of the month at 1pm via Zoom here - and all are welcome!

Participate in planning our next events on AI that include regulation, abundance, data privacy, transparency, bias and fairness, safety, and accountability at our regular meeting October 13 at 1pm via Zoom (moved up from Oct.20 one time only)

We’re so excited to be nearing the PBS release of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink starting next Wednesday October 1st. Below are all the ways you’ll be able to access the film:

Streaming – From October 1 to December 31st, the film is available for free at PBS.org or the PBS app (sometimes called “PBS video”) through Roku, Apple TV, Google Play or most smart TVs
Broadcast – check our website here for dates and times, which we will be updating periodically. You can also check your local listings.
October 20th at 5pm PT/8pm ET, (and then 3 repeat airings that week) on the PBS World Channel broadcast everywhere, check your local listings to see if your local station carries the World Channel or check the schedule on our website.
KRCB TV has announced showings on:
- Thursday, Oct. 2 at 9pm
- Friday, Oct. 3 at 12 am (Friday Morning)

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Residents of Sunnyvale: We want to know your thoughts as we consider updates to the Sunnyvale City Charter.
Please take a few minutes to share your feedback here. The survey is open now through October 20 at 8 a.m.
You can also find more information here.
Your voice matters in this process — thank you for participating and helping spread the word!

LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18
LWVUS has decided to become an official partner for this day of mobilization to stand in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism. I’ll be attending a No Kings event in my own community. The League has consistently and boldly spoken up in the face of rising authoritarianism. This is an opportunity to put words into action and show up in defense of democracy and as an effective ally.

No King’s Rally - Oct. 18

Join activists nationwide to show that America belongs not to a king but to the people.
FIND AN EVENT

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
October 7, 3pm ET

Join LWVUS and our partners at ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for a conversation about student voter education and collaboration.
LEARN MORE

Behind-the-Scenes of Elections: The Officials Screening
October 8, 7pm ET

Join LWVUS and the filmmakers of the short documentary filmThe Officials for a screening, panel, and Q&A with election officials and experts to discuss the future of election administration in the US.
LEARN MORE

Contact Your Representatives

Speak up on the issues that matter!

URGENT:Reject the anti-voter SAVE Act!
Tell your representative to protect equal voting rights!
Oppose the federalization of DC!
Urge Congress to stand up for our democracy!
Demand passage of the Equal Rights Amendment!
Support Voting Rights Expansion!

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LWC Bay Area - LWVBA

LWVBA Board meetings are the third Monday of the month - and all are welcome! Join via the Calendar link on the LWVBA website.

Catch up on Bay Area Monitor Notes - here

LWVBA Program Priorities:

Housing and Homelessness
Support the implementation of sustainable, integrated regional governing policies and practices that recognize the interdependence of environmental, social; health, and economic impacts, and provide for long term protection of natural and social resources.
Advocate how agencies address the interrelated regional issues of housing, transportation, conservation of natural and agricultural landscapes, climate change/sea level rise, social and health community equity, in a truly integrated and holistic fashion.
Extend Regional Government and Planning Study position consensus building with Leagues

You can view prior event recordings here.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATES

CUPERTINO

https://www.cupertino.org/

City of Cupertino

City Council Meetings - (Check website for current dates)

Cupertino Chamber of Commerce - check out their activities here

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SUNNYVALE

https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/

Sunnyvale City Events Calendar - and More... here

City Council Meetings - more info Here.

View Meeting Agenda

City News Updates here

Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce events

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LWVCS BOARD NOTES

LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale Board Meeting Notes (September):

Highlighted key events
Highlighted November 4 election activities and next steps for ROV volunteers

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Elected Officials Representing Cupertino & Sunnyvale

For contact information and more detail visit:

The LWVCS Website OR The CA Secretary of State

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Join the League of Women Voters

Voting membership in the League of Women Voters is open to men and women 16 years of age and beyond.

To get more information about the League, Join, Renew or Donate, click here.

Join Us

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The Cupertino-Sunnyvale VOTER

Published 10 times a year by the

League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale.

This newsletter is posted on our website:

www.lwvcs.org.

Editor: Meagan McLeod

communications@lwvcs.org

The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Permission is granted to reprint any part of this newsletter with credit to the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale

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League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale

PO Box 2923

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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