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Fair Maps, Fair Representation
Fair Maps, Fair Representation
San Mateo County’s Board of Supervisors moved toward placing a County Charter amendment on next fall’s ballot to create an Independent Redistricting Commission to draw Board of Supervisors district maps. This would promote fairness, transparency, and public trust by removing direct control from elected officials. Learn what’s at stake, what happens next, and how to take action.
Book Discussion
Book Discussion
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
"American Identity in Crisis" by Kat Calvin examines how access to government-issued ID shapes civic participation and economic opportunity. An estimated 26 million American adults lack a government-issued ID, limiting their ability to vote and access housing, employment, healthcare, and financial services.
Annual Meeting with Speaker Kat Calvin
Annual Meeting with Speaker Kat Calvin
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 am Speaker
(9:30 Registration)
Kat Calvin founded Spread The Vote, a non-profit that helps disenfranchized people get IDs at no cost. Author of "American Identity in Crisis," Calvin's work has been recognized by TIME and Fast Company and featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and NPR.
Observer Corps
Observer Corps
Tuesday, June 23 2026
7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom
Our Observer Corps gives members a structured way to stay informed and hold officials accountable.
Join us to learn more at our next meeting.
League of Women Voters needs you
League of Women Voters needs you
At LWV, we have a long and rich legacy of defending democracy.
Especially now, our collective effort determines how we move forward with an informed and engaged electorate. Join us in our work.
Voter ID Fast Facts
Voter ID Fast Facts
California’s elections are already secure—but a proposed Voter ID constitutional amendment would require government-issued ID each time you vote, creating new barriers, privacy risks, and ballot rejections. Learn how this measure may solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
WORKING FOR THE INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNMENT
Our League serves the people of San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, Belmont, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, La Honda, Pescadero, and other unincorporated areas in north and central San Mateo County, California
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