 |  | | Happy Constitution Week!
Please check out some great ways to discuss, understand, and find ways to strengthen our nation’s civic health:
1 - Friends at ActiVote have launched “Democracy is a Design Challenge,” an interactive digital exercise that links the questions the founders were asking with the challenges we face today. NCoC and Revolutionary Spaces have collaborated with ActiVote on this effort, which provides content for self-reflection or for in-person discussions.
2 - Tuesday, September 13th, is the California Conference on Citizenship, hosted by the Davenport Institute at the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University. We invite you to join us (virtually) for the Conference's keynote address, given by California's Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday. Fryday will also be receiving NCoC’s Hooah Award, given annually to a veteran who defines citizenship through service to our country, both in uniform and beyond.
3 - On Wednesday, September 14th, there will be a webinar on Local Civic Leaders to explore how local civic leaders are adapting and innovating in the midst of a global pandemic, a more polarized political environment, and a changing technological landscape.
Please join us to celebrate Constitution Week in one or all of these ways! Reply directly with any questions. (from Matt Leighninger, the California Conference on Citizenship)
| __________________________________ | And Locally, Your Volunteer Opportunity...
Our league will again be helping register and engage voters at the Cupertino Library to mark National Voter Registration Day. This year we will staff the registration table for two days: Sunday September 18 and on National Voter Registration Day itself on Tuesday, September 20, from 10 am to 6 pm. In addition to registering voters, we will provide information about where voters can get more information on candidates and issues. If you can volunteer for a two-hour shift (10-12, 12-2, 2-4 or 4-6) on either or both of those days, please email helenwiant@gmail.com. | __________________________________ | | Volunteers - You Can Make Democracy Happen!
Join with fellow Leaguers to make democracy happen -
- Be a ROV Observer
- Woman the Volunteer Fair Table
- Participate in the Candidate Forums
| | | __________________________________ | | You Need This Break!
LWVCS Monthly Coffee Hour -
starting Thursday, Sep 15, 11-12am
Just click here to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81427245094
One of our board members will be available to answer your questions and help with the following:
- How to Login to your LWVCS account
- What's happening in LWVCS now
- Questions & Answers about the League | | | __________________________________ | |
Are YOU Registered to Vote?
Are you sure?
Check here | | | __________________________________ | November Election Important Dates:
- September 20 - National Voter Registration Day
- SCC Registrar of Voters: Voter Language Workshops in 13 languages, September 27 - October 20, view HERE
- Week of October 10th - Ballots are mailed to every registered voter in CA.
- October 24 - Last day to register (online or by that day’s mail postmark) to vote. If you miss the deadline you can go to the SCC Registrar of Voters or any Vote Center before or on election day.
- November 1 - Last day to request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot replacement by mail. Or, go to a Vote Center.
- Tuesday, November 8 - Election Day!
| __________________________________ | Hear what candidates think and want for Cupertino and Sunnyvale!
Attend ONLINE candidate forums, brought to you by the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale and Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County.
Review the Candidate Forums for Cupertino-Sunnyvale & Santa Clara County races on our website.
| __________________________________ | __________________________________ |  | | LWV Bay Area Update:
Join this LWV Bay Area Community Conversation: Engaging Youth to Register to Vote, a webinar and lively discussion.
Thursday, September 15th from 11 am – 12 Noon https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=154f1f4043283144eba0508a4&id=78eedd280a
Leagues are stuck in the simple and sometimes effective mode of tabling at schools and entering classrooms to register students to vote. We have not done enough to emphasize the “engage" portion of our mission. Too often we think that these old methods are enough when they are not.
Four Leagues from around the Bay gather via Zoom to discuss how their outreach to youth voters has changed and how they encourage them to register or pre-register to vote and become engaged in the process.
Join the Leagues of Palo Alto; Oakland and Fremont, Newark, Union City as they present a variety of methods deployed to engage high school students in our democratic process. These innovative ideas range from:
- Having students focus on a single topic like climate change and asking them to make a video reflecting how their vote could make a difference.
- Reaching out to private and parochial schools to register students.
- Creating a music/rap video on why students should vote.
- Working to pass a local measure so that 16- and 17-year-old students could vote for school board members.
Our presenters are:
- Peter Pham, Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Board Member and College Student
- Liz Jensen, Palo Alto League
- Carmen Murray & Patricia Arabia Oakland League
- Julie Dunkle, Fremont, Newark, Union City
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Did you miss this Civil Discourse Event?
How to Maintain the Public’s Rights and Its Safety
Learn from an Expert Panel on the
Challenges of Policing and Ensuring Fair Treatment
Our panel included
Manuel Herrera, President, Board of Trustees, East Side Union High School District
Phan Ngo, Chief, Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
Shivaun Nurre, Independent Police Auditor, City of San Jose
Ashley Raveche, LWVC volunteer Policy Director for Criminal Justice
Our panelists had a stimulating conversation with Moderator Tony Stieber that you may find of interest. The comments covered topics including:
· Objectives of law enforcement organizations
· Accountability
· Response to societal racism
· Unique US armed environment
· ‘Protect & Serve’ vs tendency towards militarization
You can view the recording Here.
| __________________________________ | Cupertino Library Foundation Reminder:
CLF Free Movie Mondays Start This Week at Cupertino Senior Center
Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 pm, September 12 - October 24
Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 - No Charge
Using the Media to Inform and Engage Voters Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Webinar via Zoom
Who are “the voters” in our communities?
We want to reach out to non-voters, encourage them, and give them the information they need to vote responsibly.
We want to help all voters make informed choices.
• Who are the people who are not voting?
• What information and help do they need to become voters?
• How do we reach all community members with fair and honest information so that they can vote responsibly?
Using a variety of media may be the answer to reaching many potential voters! Please join us as our speakers share their insights on how LAist and KPCC use broadcast, online and print media to reach and inform citizens. We will also learn about California State League's recent successful work with TikTok and Snapchat.
Questions?
Email us: events@lwv-pa.org
Award-winning KPCC Air Talk Host, Larry Mantle
As the host who has interviewed community leaders for over 35 years, Larry Mantle is uniquely in touch with local interests. In a cameo appearance, he will speak to us on the importance of civic engagement and community involvement. from Ariel Zirulnick, Director of Civic Engagement, KPCC/ LAist
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STATE OF THE NATION: US ELECTION SYSTEMS & SECURITY
Mark your calendars now! Saturday, October 8th ⋅10:00am – 12:00pm
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-ChqT0pEtf9EXB6jUfz5tM-v8iK3p49
What can the League of Women Voters—and you—do to improve our elections? The LWV of SCC is sponsoring two webinars on “State of the Nation: Threats to Our Election Systems/Security and How We Can Better Engage Voters.”
On October 8, 2022, keynote speaker Kim Alexander, President of the California Voter Foundation (CVF), will explore what some major election problems are and offer possible solutions. In response to growing threats and harassment of election officials, Kim and CVF are leading a nationwide, nonpartisan network of leaders across multiple sectors working to support and protect election officials and election administration. Current priorities include improving election workers’ safety and security, curtailing election mis- and disinformation, increasing funding and support for election administration.
One of the promising approaches to improving elections, Ranked Choice Voting, will be explored more in-depth at a second event on still-to-be-confirmed October 22nd or 29th. The five LWVs of Santa Clara County support using RCV for all County offices—Board of Supervisors, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Assessor—and wrote this August 10, 2022, letter to the County Board of Supervisors recommending its use.
- Educate yourself on Proposition 1 by clicking Here
- Sign the pledge to vote YES on Proposition 1 by clicking here.
| __________________________________ | Democracy Resources You May Have Missed
LWV Piedmont, CA hosted a series on Defending Democracy – listen for 4 minutes to help defend democracy via Get Out The Vote – from the speakers at the LWV Piedmont, CA series “How Can We Protect Democracy”, including Carol Moon Goldberg, Fiona Hill and others: https://youtu.be/XPZJZTnxnRg | __________________________________ | | From the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters:
A message from Elaine Manley: Yes, I plan to be an Observer again. It’s one of my favorite things and you really see how well our ROV is run.
You can contact Elaine about her experience at presidents@lwvcs.org.
https://sccvote.sccgov.org/home
You and your representatives are invited to observe the November election.
The Registrar of Voters (ROV) election activities are open to the public to observe at any time. | | | __________________________________ | Election Event Notes from LWV California:
Redistricting Update: Find your new District –
How to find the new district info here.
LWVC Event Updates: Advocacy interest Google groups are increasing with the addition of a Health Care Working Group. These groups are open to people who are interested in the areas. See this list of Groups for more information on how to join.
The Freedom to Vote Act is now a focus of LWVUS. It establishes national standards for voting and elections in ways similar to the For the People Act (HR 1). And don’t overlook the LWVUS site’s blog that addresses current federal issues of interest to all Leagues, including a call on the President to address voting rights, a discussion of reproductive freedom, and money in politics. | __________________________________ | Cupertino City News:
Upcoming City Council Election Candidates as of September 13:
here
Cupertino Housing Element Update Survey: Make your voice heard! https://engagecupertino.org/hub-page/housing-element
Next City Council Meeting September 20, 6:45 - check here.
To view the minutes and webcast archives visit: Records
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce - here
| __________________________________ | Sunnyvale City News
Next City Council Meeting
Agenda for the September 13, 2022 Council meeting is available for:Special Meeting: Board and Commission Interviews - 6:15 p.m.
Special Meeting: Public Hearing/General Business - 7 p.m.
To join and comment: Join on ZoomCall-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540
To provide audio public comment, connect to the meeting online or by telephone.
The meeting is online and closed to in-person attendance.
View the Meeting Agenda for public comment options.
To watch: Sunnyvale City ClerkYouTube ChannelLegislative Public Meetings Audio/Video live streamAT&T Channel 99Comcast Channel 15To stay informed:
State of the City September 17, 2022 - check here. | __________________________________ | As we move into election season, let's remember... | __________________________________ | | The Cupertino-Sunnyvale Event EBlast
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