In California every ten years, a 14-member Citizens Redistricting Commission, not the state legislature, redraws the lines for our Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly and State Board of Equalization districts.

Learn here and here how you can give your input. And check the FAQ for further information. 

Upcoming Events/
​         Highlights

Sept. 25 - LWVPA Board/Off-Board Retreat

Oct. 6 - LWV Davis Area: Health Reform & Social Justice 

Oct. 13 - Virtual Speaker Series event: Manu Meel of BridgeUSA - 
​"Improving Democracy One Conversation at a Time"
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Oct. 17: Palo Alto Forward: 
​Housing Element 101: Monthly Speaker Series
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REDISTRICTING (Redistricting Advisory Committee = RAC)

Now to Oct. 27 - Provide input re: 
​Midpeninsula Open Space District 

Sept. 29 - ​County Supervisor Districts: Advisory Redistricting Commission meeting - targeted outreach to District 5 (Palo Alto) 

Oct. 4 – Foothill-De Anza College Districting/Transition to Area Elections meeting
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DRAWING FAIR MAPS MATTERS! 
​* LWVUS Encourages Public Participation in Map-Drawing Process​

“Through our People Powered Fair MapsTM program, the League is committed to ensuring that maps are drawn fairly and accurately, with all voices — no matter, age, sex, or zip code — considered and equitably represented.”

* Redrawing our Congressional, California Senate 
​and Assembly lines and more - Full story here.

Full speed ahead on overhauling California recalls

CalMatters: "On the morning after voting ended and recall candidates conceded, the chairpersons of the election committees in the state Assembly [Assemblymember Marc Berman] and Senate [Sen. Steve Glazer] said they’re kicking off a public debate to overhaul California’s recall process."

Youth Climate Action Bootcamp - Fall 2021

Learn here about the program and how to join!

Speaker Series 

​Our next event in this series will be on October 13 (6-7 pm), when Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, will speak about engaging college students in democracy. Stay tuned for more details.

Watch our latest Speaker Series event, Professor Larry Diamond on "How to Repair Democracy," on our YouTube Channel.

Latest news from LWV - United States, California and the Bay Area


​Kudos to Jennifer Waggoner, former LWVC president, and Katie Zoglin, LWV Los Altos-Mountain View board member!

For two years, they have worked on the Digital Transparency Task Force, whose Report and Recommendations are now under consideration by the California FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission), which created the group. Great work, Jennifer and Katie!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Equal Justice - Reaching across divides

The League of Women Voters at all levels views its work through a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lens. In addition, LWV Palo Alto has declared Racial Justice a priority. In this context, we offer a set of Racial Justice resource lists with links to materials in a wide variety of media, as well as links to other organizations with more resources. We also offer a list of organizations working to enhance dialog across political divides.

The purpose of the League is to Make Democracy Work®.  We:

  • Register and educate voters through our work in VOTER SERVICES
  • Take Action based on our positions through ADVOCACY
  • Inform and educate the community on issues by League PROGRAMS