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Community Outreach Committee (COCO) Events

Published On 5/2/2026

The Community Outreach Committee (COCO) is getting ready for the Snohomish County Summer Festival/Fair Season. Please join us.

Published On 10/16/2024

Have you ever wondered how safe your ballot is? Four election officers from local counties describe their procedures.

If you missed our Fire Up kickoff meeting, please read on to learn about our wonderful partnership with the Snohomish County Elections Office and the award we received.

LWVWA Book Club

Published On 5/2/2026

Read. Discuss. Engage. The League Is Hosting a Statewide Civic Book Club! If you believe that history doesn’t repeat itself exactly, but rhymes instead, we’ve got a read for you!

Published On 5/2/2026

Democracy advocates in Washington state – including members of the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA) and other organizations – have reason to celebrate some new developments.

April All-Member Meeting Recap

Published On 5/2/2026

County fiscal sustainability and election security were on the agenda at the April all-member meeting. League member Nick Maxwell gave an enlightening account of the reasons for revenue not keeping up with expenditures and some suggestions for solutions.

March Membership Meeting

Published On 4/1/2026

We’re gearing up for the next No Kings Rally, this time hoping for 8.5 million participants nationwide. This is going to be big, and the League is right in the middle of it.

Published On 4/1/2026

Our League in Snohomish County offers its members some new opportunities to step into several hands-on Rising Activist roles, some that can be performed from home. As “life happens” and past leaders step back, these opportunities offer a way for others to contribute, keeping the League community sustained into the future.

A Green Conversation

Published On 5/2/2026

Well-known community environmental activist Tom Campbell discussed his involvement with the Climate Action Group for the County Executive and the development of climate resiliency plans.

Published On 9/8/2023

Let's keep following this! See details of the Edmonds Climate Advisory Committee – w/ Mayor
Mike Nelson & Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director from August 22, 2023

President's Pen - April 2026

Published On 5/2/2026

This month we enter the election season.

Beware of scam emails!

Published On 7/24/2025

We have had reports of scam emails being sent in the name of our president. Please be sure to use internet safety guidelines when interacting online. Read for more tips.

Published On 4/17/2025

The national League of Women Voters has determined that the actions of the new presidential administration have created a constitutional crisis.

Published On 3/26/2025

President Donald Trump's has just signed the executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." See how the League of Women Voters responds.

Published On 2/8/2025

Read LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart's statement in response to the administration's actions

LWVSC statement on Herald layoffs

Published On 6/20/2024

Our League responds to the news this week of layoffs within the Everett Herald. Local journalism is needed for democracy!

Reasonable Forest Management

Published On 5/2/2026

The Reasonable Forest Management team is indefatigable in its efforts to protect legacy forests. They launched a forest protection education campaign and presented a program of projects on the Hooven forest.

LWV Redistricting Task Force

Published On 5/2/2026

The redistricting task force local area team (LAT) for Snohomish LWV met on April 29, 2026 for an update and discussion of the current national environment.

Resisting Threats to Democracy

Published On 5/2/2026

The work never ends. This is what our League has been doing, and what’s on the horizon. Be there!

Resisting Threats to Democracy

Published On 1/28/2026

Feeling like you have to do something? Here are some ways that League members have gotten involved and taken action.

May Committee Report

Published On 7/14/2023

Committee members attend public meetings of a variety of agencies that manage the transportation systems that all county residents use. This report covers several agency meetings.

Published On 1/27/2024

LWVSC continues its efforts to protect mature forests. See excerpts from Snohomish County Council Member Megan Dunn’s newsletter on the importance of protecting mature forests.

Published On 6/14/2023

The Center for Responsible Forestry estimates there are about 27,000 acres of mature or legacy forests on public lands in Snohomish County that are subject to logging in the near future by the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). Our League has set an immediate objective is to support our county in protecting these forests.

Published On 11/1/2024

When you go to the polls to vote for a president every four years, it’s the one office that actually is determined by indirect vote. That’s because of the electoral college.

Published On 9/2/2024

How can you get the most realistic picture of what the candidates really have done and plan to do?

Published On 9/1/2024

What are the best ways to select the candidates you want to vote for? Here are some ideas.

Published On 4/2/2024

Your candidates choices are defined by where you live and the district boundaries for the electoral position you are considering.

Why Should I Bother to Vote?

Published On 2/14/2024

Your Vote Matters!

Published On 5/2/2026

The ninth National Apprenticeship Week event at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center in Everett proved a great place to connect with young voters. It’s at events like these that we’re in our wheelhouse.

Storage Unit Manager Help Wanted!

Published On 3/2/2025

Looking for someone who likes to keep track of stuff!

Ballot Processing Center Video

Published On 10/4/2024

You may recognize some League members in the new Elections Department video!

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