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A Handy Guide to Changes in Elections
The League has published a guide explaining some of the major changes coming to the election process in 2012: "The Rules Have Changed: Elections 2012." This printable PDF summarizes changes due to redistricting, the Top Two Primary system, and...
Jan 17 2012 - 5:45pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/814
LWVC Regional Meetings Coming in February
Registration is now open for these February Regional Meetings. We strongly encourage League members involved in voter education and registration drives to attend. The LWV Orange County Inter-League Organization is hosting the Southern California...
Jan 4 2012 - 8:07pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/802
June 2012 Presidential Primary Election Calendar
The California Secretary of State has posted the Presidential Primary election calendar. Are you ready? Please see this link for information regarding the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary. Voter Service will be closely watching the 1/26/12 deadline...
Jan 4 2012 - 6:07am
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/798
Secretary of State Qualifies a New Political Party
This December, the California Secretary of State announced the certification of a new political party, the first since 1995. With the qualification of the Americans Elect Party there will be seven parties appearing on California's ballots in 2012....
Dec 27 2011 - 9:22pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/810
Redistricting California 2011
December 2011 Redistricting Update:
State Redistricting
The Citizens Redistricting Commission’s final certified district maps are scheduled to take effect for the June 2012 primary elections.
Challenges:
Pending Referendum:...
Dec 18 2011 - 10:24am
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/163
State and Local Finances
What is the State and Local Fiscal Relationship?
Local governments – cities, special districts and counties – are the entities closest to the people. They all have locally-elected governing boards and provide most of the direct...
Dec 15 2011 - 8:46pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/794
State and Local Finances: Read All About It!
How are state and local finances intertwined? How are services to local counties, cities and special districts financed?
On our new Issue page, State and Local Finances, learn about the policies that govern taxes, revenue, and services to...
Dec 7 2011 - 9:07pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/804
Campaign Financing and Disclosure
Follow the Money
Millions of campaign $$$$$ are flowing everywhere in our elections. Tracking the money path can be challenging because the information is patchy and found in different places.
The League of Women Voters can help you find out ...
Dec 15 2011 - 6:50pm
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/589
Local Elections in California
Remember critical local elections in your community! Go to the League's comprehensive SmartVoter.org site for current information on your city council contests, school bond measures and other upcoming elections. And make sure you are...
Dec 9 2011 - 11:05am
URL: http://cavotes.org/node/405
Help us improve the LVWC Web sites!
We are starting the process of redesigning several League Web sites and are looking for volunteers interested in working on some (or more) parts of the project.
The redesign is a multi-phase project that will likely involve many components,...
