Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Your Vote is Your Voice | |
Disability Voting Rights Week
September 8–12, 2025
| | | Disability Voting Rights Week is a nationwide, nonpartisan, cross-disability movement to celebrate the disability community, advocate for accessible futures, and build power. | | Get Involved
September 8, 3:00-4:00 PM
On Zoom
| | | The STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY committee has finalized a date and time for a recurring monthly meeting. Join us the second Monday of every month at 3pm. This month our meeting will be MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH at 3PM. The zoom link is on the League's homepage calendar.
The goal of this committee is to provide civics education to Sonoma County as well as to let the public know how they can get involved in local government. Please join us Monday as we share ideas regarding the next steps for our committee. Contact Lynn Dooley, StandUp@lwvsonoma.org. | |
National Voter Registration Day
September 16, 2025
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We are organizing tabling events as opportunities present themselves including one scheduled for Rohnert Park on September 20th. This is away to get the League’s presence known and to register voters. We can’t do this without volunteers. If interested, please contact Donna Roper at president@lwvsonoma.org
| | Democracy in Your Hands Series
Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change
September 17, 9:00 am
LWVUS Zoom
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This virtual training series will include five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall. Find the upcoming agenda and more information on each session HERE.
| | Monthly Meeting
David McCuan on
What's Ahead for Sonoma County
September 22, 12:00-1:30 pm
On Zoom
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David McCuan, is a senior political science professor at Sonoma State College. He will speak on the potential impacts of the Federal government’s policies on Sonoma County. He will describe “vigilant guideposts” to watch for. This is a virtual meeting.
| | Pedro Toledo
on
Prop 50 and Redistricting
October 6, 5:00 pm
On Zoom
| | | Pedro Toledo, a member of the Citizen’s Commission on Redistricting, will speak on Proposition 50. The special election on November 4th will decide if California will redo their current maps in response to gerrymandering by Texas. This is a virtual meeting.
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Contact Your Representatives | | |
Big money in politics is drowning out voters - and Californians have had enough. An overwhelming majority say wealthy donors and special interests have too much power over our elected officials. And they’re right. Mega-donors and corporate-funded independent expenditures are dominating our elections, sidelining everyday voters and eroding trust in government. That’s why the League of Women Voters of California is sponsoring SB 42 (Umberg).
The bill is now on the Assembly floor and we need your help to make sure it gets to the Governor.
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SB 42 is a bold step to take back our democracy. It lifts California’s outdated ban on public financing of campaigns - but only if the Legislature passes it and voters approve it in 2026. SB 42 doesn’t impose public financing - it gives voters the power to choose it.
- Public financing amplifies the voices of small donors and everyday voters.
- It lowers barriers to running for office, helping build a more diverse and representative democracy.
- It restores trust by reducing the stranglehold of wealthy special interests on our political system.
The League has fought for decades to curb big money’s grip on politics and restore equity, transparency, and accountability. SB 42 is our next crucial step - and it needs your voice.
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| The League will send out calls to action to members and other interested parties from time to time.
You can sign up for ongoing Action Alerts at the National, State, And local Level:
For National Alerts, go to the LWVUS "Take Action" page, and scroll to the bottom to "Sign Up for Email: LINK TO LWVUS ALERTS
For LWV California Alerts, go to "LWVC Sign up for Communication": LINK TO LWVC ALERTS SIGN-UP
Sonoma County Alerts are sent to all members. I you are not a member, you can also receive Alerts and other communication by clicking on the "Add Me to Your Mailing List" link in the upper right of the web page .LWV SONOMA WEBSITE
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Suffs--The Musical
October 25, 7:30
Orpheum Theater
San Francisco
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Here is the link for tickets. It applies the promo automatically.
If you contact them some other way, the promo code is LWVSONOMA. | Check the Online Calendar for the latest schedule
and for locations or links to virtual meetings.
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Recurring Meetings
- LWV Board of Directors- 1st Saturday of month from 10:30 Am to Noon
- Advocacy Committee- 1st Wednesday of the month from 10:30 AM to Noon
- Stand Up for Democracy- 2nd Monday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
- Voter Service Committee- 2nd Thursday of the month from Noon to 1:30 PM (Time may be changing)
- Book Group- 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 AM to Noon.
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Youth Outreach Committee- Sept 16, 10:30 Am. Watch this space for future times.
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Monthly League Meeting- 4th Monday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Time may be changing)
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LWV Sonoma Has Several Important Roles to Fill | | | LWV has always been a grassroots activist organization, but now more than ever we need your help in defending our democracy.
Don't be shy! If you can help you are wanted. And there are experienced members around to help you in new roles.
Right now we particularly need the following:
- Treasurer: Keep the books, pay bills, etc. For more information, Contact treasurer@lwvsonoma.org
- What's Up Editor: Put together a semi-monthly emailing of activities and actions needed, based on our calendar and board input. Contact communications@lwvsonoma.org
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Become a Member
League of Women Voters Sonoma County
The most direct way to join or renew your membership is to go to our web site https://www.lwvsonoma.org and click on the Join Us button to fill in your contact information, preferences. You may pay your dues online, or you can print out your invoice and send it along with your dues to our office at the address below.
| Here are some links of interest. | 555 Fifth Street, Suite 300-O
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-8301
(707) 545-5943
www.lwvsonoma.org
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