| May 2023 Volume 50 No. 11 | | Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
| | | __________________________________ | LWVCS Annual Meeting –
Live & in Person, June 24, 2023,
1:30-3:30 at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
Our Guest speaker will be Shannon Bushey, Registrar Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
She will discuss vote security and voter turnout. Register here
Meeting Location is
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
728 W Fremont Ave; Soule Hall (Room 501)
Sunnyvale Map
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- LWVCS Annual Membership Meeting
- LWVCS Co-Presidents' Letter
- LWVCS Calendar
- Community Appeal
- LWVCS Coffee Hour - Get the Latest News!
- Updates from Local Area - Earth Day & Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival
- Local Organization News
- LWV National News
- LWVCS Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
- LWVCS Committee Updates
- Local Government Updates
- LWV-Bay Area Regional News & Monitor
| __________________________________ | LWVCS Co-Presidents' May, 2023 Letter
State Convention and local activities
In April, our League hosted a booth at the Annual Cupertino Earth Day Festival. We had the “wheel of questions” and tested/educated people on our government. Most struggled with the questions and were happy to learn the answers. Questions like Who is the Cupertino Mayor? (answer: Hung Wei – who is also a League member); and Who is their State Assemblymember? (answer was based on where they lived and we showed how to use VotersEdge.org to learn who it is. We introduced them to our work in the community and encouraged them to participate in their government. It was a great opportunity to connect with our neighbors and spread the message of civic engagement on such a beautiful day.
Our State Convention is being held May 19-21 in San Francisco. We have several members attending and look forward to their reports. We’ll share some of the highlights through future e-blasts. Convention is always a great opportunity to discuss pressing issues quickly, elect the new board for the state, and share ideas among Leagues.
Please register and join us in person at our Annual Meeting on June 24 from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Sunnyvale Presbyterian. It will be a great opportunity to discuss and vote on some important changes for our local League. The Annual Meeting Kit will go out around June 1st. You can register here. Please note that this will be in person only and will not be on Zoom.
We will host two high school interns this summer. If you know someone that would be interested in learning more about League and civic engagement, please forward the application to them. It’s available on this link.
Last but not least, we appreciate all of you that donated during our Community Appeal program. Your support makes our work possible - so thank you!
Your Co-Presidents, Elaine & Tracey | __________________________________ | League Updates from Around the Bay - See the links and articles below for the latest!
- Check our website calendar for all our events!
- LWVCS Learning Opportunity - Join the Coffee Hour, Thursday, May 18, 11am - Q & A
- LWV SCC Civil Discourse Committee, May 17, 1pm via ZOOM - join here!
- LWV California State Convention, May 19-21, more info here
- Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival - Help Staff LWVCS Booth, June 3 & 4, more info here
- Save the Date for LWVCS Annual Meeting June 24, 1:30-3:30 - Live and in person Saturday, June 24, 1:30-3:30 at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 West Fremont Avenue (at Hollenbeck) in Sunnyvale, register here.
| __________________________________ | | LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale Annual Community Appeal
Thanks to Our Donors
Thank you to those of you who have donated to our League helping us empower voters and defend democracy. Even in a non-election year there is much for us to do.
If you have not yet donated and wish to support our efforts you can donate electronically by going to our website, www.lwvcs.org and clicking the Donate box or you can mail your donation.
For a tax-deductible donation you can mail a check payable to LWVC Ed Fund or to support the vital and important efforts of running our League, please make your non-deductible donations payable to LWVCS.
Mail checks to:
League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale
PO Box 2923
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Roberta Hollimon and Nancy Smith
| | | | LWVCS Coffee Hour
LWVCS Coffee Hour Chat with Board Members - Member Q & A
If you missed April Coffee with Gail Williamson, Director of NEJA, Check here.
| | | __________________________________ | Our League at the Cupertino Earth & Arbor Day Festival 2023 - the LWVCS Wheel was a big hit - and we'll have it at the
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival June 3 & 4th.
10am - 6pm - Come to Our Table! | | Join Us at the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival & Help Staff the LWVCS Table
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LWVCS Volunteer Opportunities!
LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale has Opportunities on its Committees – join a fun team, enhance your talents and participate in your League!
We have several Committees that need coordination and additional "hands" - Voter Service, Communications, Database, Activities - and more!
Check out the Committees here!
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LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale Events - Participate! - Check out our Calendar of LWVCS Events on our website here!
- LWVC Convention is scheduled for May 19-21, 2023 in San Francisco. Join in to explore Power and Possibility in the League. Check the website for Convention details here.
- And don't miss the LWVCS Annual Membership meeting - reenergize with your League colleagues in person! Register here.
- Volunteers needed - If you know someone that would be interested in learning more about League and civic engagement, please have them contact us at communications@lwvcs.org. Helping empower voters and making democracy work is inspiring and important work. We welcome you to be a part of it!
| Learning Opportunities in the Bay Area | Neighboring League Events:
- LWV SWSV: GREAT DECISIONS: YOU ARE INVITED!
Our SWSCV League is participating in a foreign policy association’s “Great Decisions’ program” that has flourished for over 60 years. We invite you to join this largest discussion program in America on world affairs.
2023 Great Decision (8) Meetings will take place twice a month, on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, from 10:30-12:30 starting in February.
May 5 — Iran and the U.S.
May 19 — Climate Migration
We will be meeting at the Saratoga Senior Centre portable building located at 19655 Allendale Avenue in Saratoga (across from the post office).
The total fee to join is $41 per individual & $46 for couples who are planning to share a workbook.
For more information, please call Ginger Good @ 408-866-1331 or Hana Itani @ 408-838-6416.
| __________________________________ | Civil Discourse Committee
Our regular monthly meetings to update events and plan our 2023 program have begun!
We need your ideas and participation.
Join our next meeting May 17, 1pm here
| __________________________________ | LWV News State & National
California - LWV California Leaders Update: Catch up on program planning results, legislative priorities LWVC info and more here.
| __________________________________ | Related Organization Events:
- Sacramento Capital Bus Trip for Education, May 17, 2023, more info here.
Meet with State Legislators, learn about current legislation, make your voice heard.
- Santa Clara County Office of Education May Calendar - see it here. here
- Cupertino Library Foundation Art Wall - check it out here!
- Call for Artists!
The Cupertino Library Foundation is working with the Cupertino Library and the Fine Arts League of Cupertino to bring Art Exhibits to the Cupertino Library. The Cupertino Library Foundation has committed resources to help sponsor various Art Displays inside the Library. All artists in Santa Clara County who work in 2D art are encouraged to submit their artwork for display at the Cupertino Library
- And More Art at Silicon Valley Open Studios - https://svos.org/
| __________________________________ | Cupertinians - Participate in these Events:
Message from Cupertino Mayor Hung Wei:
https://mailchi.mp/cindychavezformayor.com/im-running-to-represent-you-in-city-council-will-you-support-me-5707893?e=e09f01c19d
Morning Chat with Cupertino Mayor, Tuesday, May 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Grab your mug and a free coffee or tea on Mayor Hung Wei, and get ready to talk about the issues that matter most to you. Residents, business owners, and community members are invited to these casual meetings where they can discuss any topic they want with one of Cupertino’s decision-makers.
Morning Chat will take place on the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Holder’s Country Inn, located at 10088 North Wolfe Road. – right across from the old Vallco site.
Cupertino Releases Housing Element Draft
The City of Cupertino has released a draft of its 6th Cycle Housing Element and is inviting public comment through December 23. The draft will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period. After the comment period closes, the City will review and consider all comments received and will revise the element for consideration and final adoption. Learn more from the revised version here.
City of Cupertino Launches Community Budget Survey
The City of Cupertino is experiencing financial hardships and anticipating changes in the City’s short- and long-term financial outlook, which may lead to reductions in some services. The City is taking early action to prepare budget-balancing strategies for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and beyond. The City would like to hear from you on the priorities of residents, business owners, and community members.
The community is invited to take the Community Budget Survey today through May 31. In this survey, we’ll ask you to tell us where you would prefer to see services reduced or not, in addition to revenue strategies you would like to see the City pursue. Click the blue button below to take the survey:
The survey will be open through May 31. Preliminary responses submitted through May 16 will be shared during the City Council Special Meeting on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Study Session on May 17.
Find more information about the City's financial outlook and potential budget-balancing strategies at cupertino.org/budgetforecast.
- Live Well Age Well Health Expo https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CACUPERTINO/bulletins/356d3b8
Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Join the Cupertino Senior Center for the Live Well Age Well Health Expo on Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and learn about resources for community members aged 50 and older. This health expo will help you live a positive and healthy life. The event will include:
- Informational Booths
- Educational Sessions
- Information on Community and Health Resources
- Fitness Demonstrations
The first 100 participants will receive a free health box lunch with additional giveaways. $5 box lunches will be sold while supplies last. Expo is open to the public. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (408) 777-3150 or senior_center@cupertino.org.
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Sunnyvale City Governance
City of Sunnyvale Top 30 Project Summaries
Project Summary List Which Has Valuable Updates On Priority Projects For Sunnyvale.
City Council Meeting May 2, 8, 9; Check here
City Council Welcomes In-person Public Participation
To join in person and comment:
- Council Chambers, 607 All America Way*
*Use this address for entrance to City Hall and for GIS mapping. The W. Olive Avenue entrance is closed during construction.
To join online and comment:
- Join on ZOOM
- Call-in: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 961 1158 0540
To watch:
To stay informed:
- Subscribe to the Public Meetings Calendar
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May City Manager's Update Sunnyvale Report Posted
The City Manager's report, Update Sunnyvale, is a summary of updates related to City programs and projects, responses to City Council inquiries, effects of COVID-19 on our community, and events and activities of interest to the community.
In this issue:
- Sunnyvale's New City Hall Opens and Draws Praise
- New Library Cards
- Hands on the Arts - Household Donations Needed
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Covering 20 Bay Area Leagues In Nine Bay Area Counties
Special Events:
Meeting Bay Area Legislators
Fighting Voter Cynicism with State Senator Josh Becker
LWV Bay Area hosted Senator Josh Becker to talk about what he and his Senate colleagues have been doing to fight voter cynicism while listening to the voices of diverse interest groups and crafting legislation. This is the beginning of a series of conversations with BayArea legislators. Watch the interview here on our Youtube channel.
LWV Bay Area's "Equity In The Bay Area" - Scott Weiner Keynote Speaker, Bay Area Equity Atlas, Health Equity Panel, Transportation Panel
Watch the event video here
Read more
LWV Bay Area Regional Board Briefs:
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LWV Bay Area invites all Leagues to meet & greet during the LWVC Convention May 19-21 - stay tuned for your League time.
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LWVBA Council scheduled for Friday, June16 from 1-2:30pm, virtual only; will include updates on Regional Government study, Convention and an open forum. Send suggestions to lwvbayarea@gmail.com.
- Developing Observer Corps - request all Leagues to provide volunteers - contact lwvbayarea@gmail.com.
- Looking for additional members for our Regional Government and Land Use Study Committee. Please include this request in your local newsletters.
- Want LWV Bay Area news? Join the LWV Bay Area mailing list. Add names to our email lists. Ask local to “volunteer” additions noting we always include an Unsubscribe. Contact LWVBayArea@gmail.com
| __________________________________ | May Quote:
"Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can."
Arthur Ashe | LWV CS Board Briefs
- Next Board Meeting May 8, 7pm via Zoom
- New LWVCS Board Nominees selection progressing
- Will Staff Table at Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival Jun 4 & 5
- Student Internship Program posted
- FUHSD School Board Replacement to be appointed
- Current Board pictured below - meet them at the Annual Membership meeting June 24, register here.
| | | __________________________________ | LWV Cupertino-Sunnyvale
Board of Directors
Officers serving from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023
Co-Presidents: Elaine Manley & Tracey Edwards
Vice President: Open
Secretary: Pam Anderson
Treasurer: Beth Claywell
Voter Service Director: Open
Programs Director: Nancy Smith
Database Management Director: Open
Membership Director: Pam Anderson
Communications Directors: Marieann Shovlin, Marilyn Sherry
Resource Development Director: Open
Technical Services Director: Bruce Kendall
Nominations Chair: Roberta Hollimon | __________________________________ | Elected Officials Representing Cupertino & Sunnyvale
For contact information and more detail visit:
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United States
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Vice President Kamala D. Harris
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Senator Alex Padilla
US Congressional Representative 17th District, Ro Khanna
California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
State Senator District 10: Aisha Wahab
State Senator, District 13 (Sunnyvale) Josh Becker
State Senator, District 15 (Cupertino) Dave Cortese
State Assembly, District 24 (Sunnyvale) Mark Berman
State Assembly, District 26 (Cupertino & Sunnyvale) Evan Low
| | Santa Clara County
County Supervisor, District 3: Otto Lee
County Supervisor, District 5: Joe Simitian
Cupertino
Mayor: Hung Wei
Vice Mayor: Sheila Mohan
Councilmember Liang Chao
Councilmember J.R. Fruen
Councilmember Kitty Moore
Sunnyvale
Mayor: Larry Klein
Vice Mayor: Omar Din
Councilmember District 1: Linda Sell
Councilmember District 2: Alysa CIsneros
Councilmember District 3: Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember District 4: Russ Melton
Councilmember District 5: Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember District 6: Omar Din
| | | __________________________________ | 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.
Annual Membership:
$80 Individual member
$40 for each additional member in the same household:
Free for full-time students at this time
| | | __________________________________ | | The Cupertino-Sunnyvale VOTER
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PO Box 2923
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale
PO Box 2923
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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