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What LWVO's Observer Corps Volunteers Are Learning About Oakland's Boards and Commissions
By Liz Hartka The City of Oakland’s website lists thirty-eight Boards and Commissions . These bodies oversee many different aspects of...
deborahshefler
7 days ago2 min read
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Meet Felicia Bryant, Oakland’s Inspiring Fire Marshall and Proud LWVO Member
By Dondria Morgan In honor of Black History and Women’s History Months, the LWVO invites you to get to know Felicia Bryant, who is...
deborahshefler
Mar 113 min read
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Legislative Interview: Jesse ArreguÃn
Senator Jesse ArreguÃn discussed key issues for 2025, starting with the cost of living, affordability, and wildfire recovery in Los...
deborahshefler
Feb 1915 min read
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November 2024 Election Wrap-Up:Â What did the League Recommend? What did the Voters Decide?
By Debbie Weinstein City of Oakland Ballot Measure League Recommendation Election Results MM: Wildfire Prevention Zone Support Passed NN:...
deborahshefler
Feb 94 min read
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Legislative Interview: Buffy Wicks
By Kimberly Holtzinger Assembly Member Buffy Wicks discussed key issues for 2025 , including climate resiliency, wildfire prevention, and...
deborahshefler
Jan 2815 min read
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Community Conversations - Reclaiming Democracy, Building Belonging
By Charles Barksdale On January 19, 2025, the Oakland Museum of California hosted "Community Conversations: Reclaiming Democracy,...
deborahshefler
Jan 272 min read
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Libby Schaaf: Public Service Grounded With the League
by Deborah Shefler Part of a series celebrating the LWVO's century of service to the Oakland community and some of the volunteers who...
deborahshefler
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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What's Going On At City Commission & Committee Meetings?
By Liz Hartka LWVO’s Observer Corps is a dedicated group of civic minded volunteers who keep track of several of Oakland’s many...
deborahshefler
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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16-17 Year Olds Got Their Chance to Vote! How Did It Go?
By Kimberly Holtzinger In a historic first for California, 16-17 year olds in Oakland and Berkeley were eligible to vote for School Board...
deborahshefler
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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Letter to County Board of Supervisors re Appointment of Interim District Attorney
November 18, 2024  To:    Alameda County Board of Supervisors Re:    Appointment of Interim District Attorney              Dear...
deborahshefler
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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It's Never too Late to Make a Difference
By Deborah Shefler Part of a series celebrating the LWVO's century of service to the Oakland community and some of the volunteers who...
deborahshefler
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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We Couldn't Do It Without You!
As 2024 draws to a close, I, on behalf of the Board of Directors, extend my heartfelt thanks for your support of the League of Women...
deborahshefler
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Honor Roll of LWVO's 2024 Volunteers
These are the 113 volunteers who contributed their time, energy, creativity and talent so that our League could continue, in its 100th...
deborahshefler
Nov 17, 20241 min read
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Meet Betty Ann Ka’ihilani Bruno: How Volunteering With LWVO Led to a Career in Broadcasting
By Deborah Shefler Part of a series celebrating the LWVO's century of service to the Oakland community. For Betty Ann (1931-2023),...
deborahshefler
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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How Our Pro/Con Speakers Impact & Learn From Our Community
By Anna Mathai Many Oakland groups and communities invite us back every election for our nonpartisan presentation on the pros and cons of...
deborahshefler
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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Anna Mathai Does her Bit for the League—and Democracy
By Abby Cohn Has an Oakland League program ever helped you get up-to-speed on the pros and cons of all those local and state ballot...
deborahshefler
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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Inspiring League Achievers: Wilhelmine Wissman Yoakum (1891-1983)
By Deborah Shefler Part of a series celebrating the LWVO's century of service to the Oakland community. Wilhelmine was an early League...
deborahshefler
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Youth Finally Getting Their Say in School Board Election
By Julie Bernas-Pierce, Member: YOUth DECIDE Committee The Alameda County Registrar of Voters announced on August 8 that Oakland and...
deborahshefler
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Observer Corps Update - September 2024
By Liz Hartka Now that the dust has settled on the Midcycle Budget, Oakland government is gearing up for the November elections. August...
deborahshefler
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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Empowering Communities Through Engagement:Â A Journey with Kathleen Cha
By Petra Brady  Even on Zoom, you can feel her energy through the computer screen. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kathleen...
deborahshefler
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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