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Date: 2/15/2023
Subject: Reminder - Cupertino State of the City Date is February 15
From: LWVCS - Cupertino-Sunnyvale League of Women Voters



February 15, 2023
Happy 103rd Birthday LWV!
 
 
Take a few minutes to read
“A Love Letter to the League” from Stephanie Doute, LWVC Executive Director,
“The League was forged in fire - women fighting for their rights.”
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What You Have Been Waiting For - 

LWVCS 2023 Program Planning!


It is Program Planning time again - and we want YOUR feedback on what we will focus on this year!

We identify local issues to support and provide direction on state and national policy program initiatives as well.

 

We welcome you to our online Program Planning meeting on February 16 at 7pm - you can register for the meeting  here.

 

This is a critical year for democracy and for participating in League activities. Empowering voters & defending democracy requires every one of us to participate, to take action, to own this responsibility. So let's do it starting with your feedback on the survey!

Help us identify the issues that are important to you - tell us via this brief  survey!

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Special Speaker Event!

 

LWVCS Monthly Coffee Hour  - Join us on February 16, 2023 - at 11am for an informal conversation about all things LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale. We are featuring a guest speaker, Tara Sreekrishnan, Santa Clara County Board of Education at our Coffee Hour – at 11am - join here

 

Come learn about what we're doing and how you can help us in our mission of "Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy."

 

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Cupertino 2023 State of the City, Wednesday, February 15

 

Join us for the 2023 Cupertino State of the City Address presented by the City of Cupertino in partnership with the Cupertino Rotary and the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.

 

Learn about the current state of affairs in Cupertino and hear what is planned for the year ahead.

 

The event will be held on Wednesday, February 15 with a reception starting at 5:30 p.m. at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 North Stelling Road. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged here

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Overcoming Political Constraints to Craft Legislation with State Senator, Josh Becker, Feb 17, 2023 at 11:30 am.

In these days of cynicism about politics, voters need to hear about how our legislators overcome political constraints to make policies for the common good.

Join the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area as State Senator Josh Becker discusses what he and his State Senate colleagues have been doing to fight voter cynicism, listen to the voices of diverse, sometimes conflicting, interest groups negotiate those differences to craft legislation. Register here.

 

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Bay Area League Education Day - Equity in the Bay Area
 
Join us March 4, 2023, 10am - 1pm via ZOOM
 
Panels on Equity in Housing, Healthcare, and other relevant Regional topics.
 
Register here.
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Civil Discourse Committee

 

Are you interested in learning about and practicing civil discourse?

We are currently planning our 2023 programs and are looking for your input on topics - 
Our 2022 programs included civic participation, battling misinformation, and policing.
Earlier programs included immigration, the racial wealth gap, and equity in education - what would you like to discuss?
Join us to add your ideas for our 2023 programs - Feb. 20 at 1pm via ZOOM here

 

More information and videos of previous programs
Contact us here!
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Practicing Civil Discourse – A Participant Conversation - Equity vs. Equality

Join our Workshop Conversation on the elements of Equity & Equality and whether they provide fair solutions to community issues
Participant Discussion will include:
- What is Equity?
- What is Equality?
- Why are these elements important?
- How can they be achieved in the public sphere?

Join us via ZOOM on Thursday, March 16, 7- 8pm 
Please register here.
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League and Related Organizations Activities and Events You Don't Want to Miss!

 

- Check out our Calendar of LWVCS Events on our website here!

 
A Note Honoring Black History Month: More Than A Seat On The Bus https://werehistory.org/rosa-parks/
 
Special Event: Opera San José Visits Cupertino Library 

Stop by Cupertino Library on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m. for some musical enjoyment.

 Resident singers from Opera San José will perform dazzling arias from some of the greatest operatic works in Room 101. No registration is required.

 Opera San José presents four mainstage productions annually in San José’s historic California Theatre. Learn more on their website

 

- Interns needed - Our high school interns are returning and we’re excited to have their help in bringing voter services to our community. If you know of a high school student that would be interested in helping us, please email Presidents@lwvcs.org. Helping empower voters and making democracy work is inspiring and important work. We welcome you to be a part of it!

 
- Did you miss the events on improving election - Election Security & Ranked Choice Voting? Catch up with the videos here.
 

- LWV Piedmont, CA, is hosting a series on the environment and related issues. Check out the programs here.

 

- New Speakers Confirmed for the CivicWell Policymakers Conference March 16 – 19, 2023 at Asilomar
Announcing the 2023 CivicWell Policymakers Conference in March! Save your spot today to attend the conference, as space is filling up quickly. Learn more and register here.

Topics to be covered at the conference include:

  • How to Build More Housing in Your Town
  • The Challenges and Promises of Offshore Wind
  • Effectively Influencing State Climate Policy from a Local Level
  • Solar, Battery Storage, and Grid Reliability
  • The Remote Workforce - Environmental and Equity Implications
  • Building Decarbonization - What Local Governments Can Do

LWV US Training – Organizing to Combat Misinformation & Disinformation 

-       State Leagues developed an understanding of misinformation and disinformation and were equipped with the tools to combat them digitally and with family and friends.  

-       Here are some of the tools in your toolbox:

-        Training Recording

-        LWVUS Guide to Mis and Disinformation 

 
New LWV Legal Resources Program -  The League of Women Voters of the United States is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Legal Center on the organization’s website, LWV.org. The center showcases the League’s legal work in federal courts from across the country. More information here.
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Earth and Arbor Day Festival 2023 Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cupertino Library Park

 

Celebrate our shared earth and help the environment.

 

Cupertino’s Earth & Arbor Day Festival invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. The Festival features hands-on activities, live entertainment, and delicious food served by local food trucks.

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Cupertino City News:

 

State of the City Event, February 15, 2023, 5:30pm at Quinlan Community Center

 
Add your comments on the Memorial Park Renovation here.

 

Cupertino Housing Element Update Survey: Make your voice heard! https://engagecupertino.org/hub-page/housing-element

 

Next City Council Meeting March 7, 2023, 6:45pm -  here

  

Cupertino Library Foundation Latest Programs – check out your interests here

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 Sunnyvale City News
 
Next City Council Meeting
 
Agenda for the February 14, 16, 2023 Council meeting - 6 p.m.
  Meeting Agenda
 
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:
Subscribe to the Public Meetings Calendar 
 
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