Local Government

Local Government

We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley supports development of existing commercial areas in a manner which retains the character of the community and is accompanied by comprehensive planning and development.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley supports changes in local government regulations to reduce the cost of housing.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley supports the effort to maintain high quality law enforcement services.
LWV VC at Ventura City Council for International Women'd Day
Event Date: 
10/10/2024 (All day)
Event location: 

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Open to all members or anyone interested in learning more about the League.  Meetings are alternately in person at 11am, or on Zoom at 4pm.

Position

Support of the Police Commission in its Charter-given role as head of the police Department, and its ability to remove the Chief of Police with concurrence of the Mayor and City Council.
Chief Gregory Burns
News
Following through on his commitment to get personally involved in the community, Police Chief Gregory Burns Jr. took time to visit with League members at the Thursday, February 15, Hot Topic at the Watkins Museum.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports government officials and employees being held accountable for carrying out their duties in an effective and ethically-responsible manner.

The League of Women Voters takes action on issues only when we have a position addressing that particular issue.  Members must study and come to consensus on an issue in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that we have a sense of the political environment.

 

 

 

Local Positions 2005-2006

 I.CITY GOVERNMENT

Position

The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area supports the reduction of or exemption from taxes granted by the state government for municipal and township governments in the Holland area.

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