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READ The Voter newsletter or this site to LEARN about our work and our events, many open to the public. Then JOIN US to empower voters and defend democracy.
What the Constitution Means to Me
What the Constitution Means to Me
Through Feb 8 at the Hillbarn Theatre
Talkback Discussion with LWV and Thrive after Feb 1 matinee performance
The Constitution–personal, powerful and live. This is a a bold, witty play questioning who the Constitution serves and its role in civic life today.
One Person, One Vote
One Person, One Vote
Monday, February 9, 2026
5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
Why do we insert the Electoral College into the process of choosing our highest office, where it takes away the right of each of us to have our votes counted equally? We can do better.
February Meeting: Why Local Media Matters
February Meeting: Why Local Media Matters
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
12 noon to 1:30 pm on Zoom
How loss of local media leads to declines in voter engagement, and increases in government waste and civic polarization.
March Meeting: County League Day
March Meeting: County League Day
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10 a.m.–12 noon San Mateo Library
Along with our sister South County League, we will hear and discuss results from our two-year study of Local Government Transparency and Accountability.
Observer Corps
Observer Corps
Wedesday, March 25, 2026
7 p.m. -8 p.m. 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.
April Meeting: 2025 Budget Bill... Beautiful, Bad or Otherwise?
April Meeting: 2025 Budget Bill... Beautiful, Bad or Otherwise?
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12 noon – 1:30 p.m. on Zoom
Claire Cunningham, Director of San Mateo County's Human Services Agency will discuss the law's impact on health, family, children, and veterans.
New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7 p.m. -8 p.m. on Zoom
Join us to learn about our League, get answers to your questions, and meet other members. Everyone is welcome so bring a friend!
League of Women Voters needs you
League of Women Voters needs you
Every citizen has the responsibility to defend democracy and at LWV, we have a long and rich legacy of doing so. Especially now, our collective effort will determine how we move forward with an informed and engaged electorate.
Join us in our work.
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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