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Meetings & Events
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February 2026: Why Local Media Matters
February 2026: Why Local Media Matters
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm on Zoom
February General Meeting: Why Local Media Matters
February General Meeting: Why Local Media Matters
Join us in conversation with Lisa Heyamoto of the American Journalism Project and Jerry Lee, publisher of the San Mateo Daily Journal as they explore the critical role local media plays in sustaining a healthy democracy. The loss of local media leads to declines in voter & civic engagement, increases in government waste, and increased public polarization. To learn more and find out what you can do to help, join the conversation on Tuesday, February 17, 12 noon–1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register here.
Past Meetings: Recaps & Recordings
Past Meetings: Recaps & Recordings
January 2025
January 2025
Members came together for our annual Program Planning meeting. We explored possible issues and actions for multiple levels of League—Local, County, and National. Our conclusions will be reviewed and adopted for the coming year.
This meeting was not recorded
November 2025
November 2025
We disscussed, "Who is Government?" by Michael Lewis.
Through a series of essays, the book shows how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters.
This meeting was not recorded
October 2025
October 2025
October 10 was World Mental Health Day. Mark Cloutier, CEO of Caminar discussed the importance of community-based programs, the challenges they face from recent Medicaid cuts, and how we can act to help.
September 2025
September 2025
Suffs Broadway Musical
Suffs Broadway Musical
Rachel Sussman, lead producer of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women who fought to win the vote, was joined by Dianna Wynn, President of the League of Women Voterss to share about how the women’s suffrage movement inspired SUFFS.
September 2025
September 2025
Abolish the Electoral College
Abolish the Electoral College
Suzanne Fisher, President of the Asheville-Buncombe County (NC) League, and member of the Steering Committee for the National Popular Vote (NVP) Network, spoke on the need to abolish the Electoral College.
August 2025
August 2025
Field Trip
Field Trip
A group of about 20 people enjoyed a private tour of the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum, 890 Jefferson Street in Redwood City.
July 2025
July 2025
Good Trouble
Good Trouble
In the spirit of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, our League joined the peaceful, nonviolent "Good Trouble Lives On" event in Half Moon Bay on July 17th.
June 2025
June 2025
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Guest speaker Jackie Speiershared concerns about the high cost of living in the county, and innovative ways to address the problem.
This meeting was not recorded
April 2025
April 2025
Preparing San Mateo Cities for Climate Resilience
Preparing San Mateo Cities for Climate Resilience
Sustainability Officers from Burlingame, San Mateo, and Half Moon Bay speak on their city’s accomplishments and plans to meet the Climate Crisis across our region.
Andrea Chow, Sustainability Analyst for the City of San Mateo
Sigalle Michael, Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Burlingame
Helen Wolter, Senior Sustainability Analyst for the City of Half Moon Bay
Past Recordings
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