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The League of Women Voters
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Propositions 28 and 29 Explained!

May 16, 2012

The Pros & Cons, a publication of the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, is a nonpartisan analysis of the state ballot issues. Click here to read or print it in PDF format

LWVHC Candidate Forums

May 16, 2012

The League moderated four community forums and four televised candidates forums for the June 5 primary. We hope you were able to catch at least one. The candidates forum held March 30 for the United States Representative, District Two race is available to watch here.

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we don't expect to have any of the other forums archived. We plan to do better with the November election. Visit SmartVoter.org - Humboldt for comprehensive nonpartisan information about the candidates and issues on your ballot.

Grand Jury Report

May 16, 2012

The grand jury investigates and reports on the efficiency and operation of county government and special districts. Grand jurors, in their official capacity, are permitted access to, and have the right to inspect: prisons, jails, and other government facilities. The grand jury may receive and investigate complaints by individuals concerning county or public officials, and may bring accusation against a public official for misconduct in office.

In 2012 the LWVHC joined other local groups to fund the printing of the 2012 Grand Jury Report as an insert in the Times-Standard. The report is also available free online at the grand jury's website.

The May VOTER Is Now Available

April 25, 2012

Read the latest VOTER in PDF Format

The 2011-2012 League year is drawing to a close. That means it's time for our Annual Meeting! You should have already received your Annual Meeting Kit in the mail. Please bring it to the meeting with you. This year we are holding it May 23 at the Plaza Grill located in the Jacoby Storehouse on the Arcata Plaza. Due to changed regulations, we are especially in need of your presence to make our quorum. See you there! Click here for more information and to prepay for your dinner online. The business meeting is always free.

If the League year is drawing to a close, the election season is just heating up. The call is out for forum volunteers, and the League has already completed its first candidate forum: District 2 United States Representative, which you can watch online here.

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2012 State of the Community Luncheon

April 25, 2012

LWVC President Jennifer Waggoner is sharing some great pics of her visit to Humboldt and of the Luncheon speaker and honorees on Facebook. You can see them here. She invites LWVHC members who want to stay in touch to 'friend' her.

President's Message

April 25, 2012

April marked the 20th anniversary of the State of the Community Luncheon. This event was begun as a reminder of the positive aspects of life in Humboldt County during an economic downturn. It has continued as a worthwhile tradition, and we welcome the opportunity to honor the caring and generous spirit of Humboldt County. We were honored to have LWVC President Jennifer Waggoner be with us for this anniversary celebration.

This year we invited all the individuals and groups who have received the Civic Contribution Award in the 20-year history of this event. The honorees were introduced by Anne Hartline, the LWVHC president in 1992 who presided over the first SOCL. Those who have been honored in the past continue to inspire others with their leadership and example. Mentoring is crucial, and we all owe much to those who have gone before. A mentor has been described as "Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight". That is so true.

It took the year-long efforts of a dedicated committee to make the event a success. Judy Bennett, Kay Escarda, chairperson Maggie Fleming, Debbe Hartridge, Sharolyn Hutton, Nancy Kay, Lorey Keele, co-chair Byrd Lochtie, Carolyn Otis, and Judith Stoffer were the backbone of the effort, with help from many other League members. I offer my thanks and admiration to you all.

Each Spring, the civil grand jury seeks new members for the coming year. The watchdog for citizens, the grand jury plays an important role in monitoring local governmental entities. To serve is to learn and sometimes also to instruct. If you have never served, why not consider it? There is a regular commitment to weekly meetings of the jury and committees, a small stipend to cover expenses, and a wealth of satisfaction. Contact the Jury Commissioner at 476-2475 or look online for more information.

Nan Nieboer, President