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MELD Meeting October 12, 2023 – “Transformation”
Published On 11/1/2023
Starting in 2024, the way that dues are collected and disbursed to national, state, and local Leagues is changing. Some Leagues may need to change their by-laws to accommodate the change. Also, LWVWA has received a grant for the translation and distribution of The State We’re In textbooks to dual language classrooms.
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League News

Voter Brochures Receive Grant and Spanish Translation
Published On 11/1/2023
Our League received a second Jackson Foundation Opportunity Grant. It’s a vote of support for our informational materials!
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Mature Forest Protection in Snohomish County
Published On 11/1/2023
This is big! On October 24th the County Council agreed unanimously to sign a letter to Lands Commissioner Franz asking for participation in the Natural Climate Solutions funding to protect some mature forests on public lands in Snohomish County!
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LWVSC and Elections Office Partnership Earn Stars and Stripes Award
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.
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2022-23 Annual Report for LWVSC
Published On 9/15/2023
We are pleased to present our Annual Report for the last fiscal year. Impacts, Priorities, Budget, and more!
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Press Release

League Forums Help Voters Hear From Local Candidates
Published On 10/18/2023
Have you seen all of the forums available to help you learn more about the candidates?
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2023 Democracy in Action Award Recipient
Published On 3/8/2023
The Snohomish County League of Women Voters Board selected the Sultan High School Broadcast Club for its 2023 Democracy in Action Award.
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Healthcare Committee

Good News and Legislative Briefings on Health Care
Published On 11/1/2023
The Health Care Committee was briefed on the upcoming legislative session and discussed the state League’s Public Hospital District report. There’s also good news to share about eradicating polio.
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Membership Committee

Needed: Ideas and Volunteers for Recruiting Younger, More Diverse Members
Published On 11/1/2023
Membership Committee wants to hear from you about how to recruit younger and more diverse members and how that would benefit your committee.
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No Holiday Party This Year (Enjoy your free time!)
Published On 11/1/2023
In lieu of inviting local representatives to a holiday party, LWVSC will send letters of congratulations to elected officials.
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November General Membership Meeting
Published On 11/1/2023
Don’t miss out on learning all about the upcoming legislative session from two League guest speakers, and then stay for lunch if you can!
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Natural Resources Committee

Birdsong at Risk
Published On 11/1/2023
Our bird population is declining. This article describes the causes of the decline and a few things that can be done to protect birds.
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Focus Ahead - September Natural Resources Committee Meeting
Published On 10/3/2023
Updates from the September 15th Natural Resources Committee including summary of guest speakers and reports of what we are tracking.
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Natural Resources Committee Report

May 2023 Activities
Published On 7/9/2023
This report highlights the committee meeting in May, 2023 and the information that Linda Neunzig shared about Snohomish County farmers — their challenges and their triumphs.
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Observer Corps

Edmonds Climate Advisory Committee Update Aug 2023
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
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President's Pen

President's Pen - November 2023
Published On 11/1/2023
How do we combat division and distrust? In this month’s President’s Pen, Karen Crowley tells us about the Project for Civic Health, championed by Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck. She was invited to participate in a day-long Civic Health Summit. Read about the day and her observations.
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Redistricting Committee

Redistricting update – Training!
Published On 11/1/2023
If you want to learn more about the overall campaign, plan to attend this LWVWA November 18 training: Step Up! to Redistricting Reform.
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Transportation Committee

All Aboard for an Amtrak Adventure!
Published On 11/1/2023
Join the Transportation Committee for a trip on Amtrak and Whatcom Transportation Authority to explore Bellingham and Fairhaven on public transportation. Enjoy an adventure and a bit of exploration, and experience travel without a personal vehicle.
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All aboard our Transportation Committee!
Published On 10/3/2023
Learn about what questions the committee seeks to understand and their first meeting of the year.
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Transportation Committee Report

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.
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Tree Campaign

Urban Tree Canopy Policy in the Comprehensive Plan Update
Published On 11/1/2023
We did it! The Urban Tree Canopy Policy had its hearing on October 24th and we packed the room.
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Work With Us to Reduce Loss of 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.
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Voter Services Committee

Write Postcards to Help Cure Ballot Envelope Signatures
Published On 11/1/2023
We could use more volunteers for our postcard brigade for the general election. Can you commit to one packet of 30 postcards and help us reach more voters?
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Coordination with Partners Makes NVRD a Big Success
Published On 11/1/2023
LWVSC partnered with Common Power, Evergreen Goodwill, and other Leagues in western Washington to interact with hundreds of voters and potential voters, resulting in 160 new voter registrations.
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LWVSC Participated in Hispanic Heritage Festival
Published On 11/1/2023
The Hispanic Heritage Festival was rewarding, enlightening, and fun. We continued our outreach, made connections, and honored multinational cultures. And we registered a few new voters, to boot.
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Meet with Your Legislators During Lobby Week January 22-26, 2024!
Published On 11/1/2023
See workshop dates and topics for Lobby Week.
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New Year, New Voting Rights
Published On 1/4/2022
On January 1, 2022, two laws affecting voter registration went into effect. The first is an expansion of Washington's Future Voter program; the second concerns voting eligibility for convicted felons.
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Past News Articles

Redistricting - What's next?
Published On 12/3/2021
The WA State Supreme Court has declined to redraw voting-district maps, allowing the maps presented by the Redistricting Commission to stand. This article by LWVWA Redisttricting issue Chair suggests three ways you can help improve the process.
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LWV Activists Arrested While Supporting Voting Rights
Published On 11/21/2021
The national League of Women Voters has joined with hundreds of voting rights advocates to demonstrate in Washington, DC in front of the White House. The protests resulted in the arrests of participants such as the LWV Board president, its CEO, two board members, its senior director of Mission Impact and League members from at least eight different county leagues.
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How do we repair our broken Redistricting process?
Published On 11/17/2021
The Redistricting Commission failed to meet its November 15 deadline. It is now up to the Washington State Supreme Court to draw our new voting-district maps, with a completion deadline of April 30, 2022. This statewide process is not working. How can we keep this from happening in the future? Let's talk about it, and begin to build a plan for change.
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Snohomish County Tomorrow
Published On 11/9/2021
Complex issues face our county’s growing population. From Growth Management Act requirements to the creative use of new “hub cities” in underdeveloped areas (next to high-speed transit stops), there is a wealth of great detail and even opportunity for your feedback in this summary report of the November 4th meeting of Snohomish County Tomorrow’s subcommittee, the Planning Advisory Committee.
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Homelessness in Snohomish County Program is available
Published On 11/6/2021
Find the committee's recording of the program they put together to share results of their study on homelessness and hear interviews with local organizations
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Input Sought on Paine Field Airport Master Plan
Published On 11/1/2021
Observer Corps member Julie Winchell reported on the Snohomish County Airport Commission Meeting and highlighted the Paine Field Airport Master Plan. Learn more about the master plan input process.
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Evergreen Tuesday Evenings
Published On 10/17/2021
While climate change is stressing cities, maintaining urban trees is a step toward sustainability, with myriad healthy benefits. Learn more about the advantages of Becoming an Evergreen Community with two online presentations offered by the Snohomish County League of Women Voters, which is leading a campaign to keep and increase the county's tree canopy.
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Speak out about the Snohomish County Budget Proposal
Published On 10/8/2021
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers submitted his proposed 2022 budget to the Snohomish County Council. “Once a year, we have an opportunity to present our vision for the future in the form of our proposed budget,” said Executive Somers. See how you can comment on the proposed budget.
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Town Hall Meeting on Tax Reform
Published On 10/8/2021
The Tax Structure Work Group will hold a town hall meeting for the Puget Sound Region on October 27, 2021 to present and hear reactions to scenarios they are developing for tax reform and wants to further hear from Washington tax payers by survey up to November 5, 2021.
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Raise Your Voice for Freedom of Choice
Published On 9/22/2021
On October 2nd, people around the world will be participating in events to show support for reproductive choices. The League has a history of supporting those choices. In brief, our national position is “Protect the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.”
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County Districting Committee Meeting
Published On 9/21/2021
LWVSC observer Jilda Nettleton attended the Snohomish County Districting Committee meeting on September 15. The Districting Committee has released preliminary draft council district maps based on the 2020 U.S. Census. Learn more about the committee and how to provide input.
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LWVUS urges you to support voting rights
Published On 9/20/2021
Voting is a sacred right. The national League of Women Voters urges you to take action now to raise your voice to the White House in favor of national reforms that would protect and enforce voting rights.
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Observer Training Completed
Published On 9/18/2021
Fifteen new LWVSC observers have been trained and reports are already being submitted to Observer Corps coordinator Rita Ireland. So far, reports include observations of the Arlington City Council, Snohomish County Tomorrow Planning Advisory Commission, and Mountlake Terrace DEI Commission. Learn more about how to view the reports and how you can still be trained as an observer.
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Snohomish County Primary Election Determined by Very Few Voters
Published On 9/6/2021
The results of the Primary are in, and we have a lot of work to do! Less than 30% of the county's registered voters determined the results.
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Take The Next Step
Published On 9/6/2021
Take The Next Step (TTNS) offers friendship, help, and hope to neighbors in need in East Snohomish County in efforts to keep children and family in their existing lodging rather than face homelessness. See how Take the Next Step tackles this problem.
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Becoming an Evergreen Community
Published On 8/2/2021
The LWV Snohomish County Natural Resources Committee shared its Program of Work at the LWVWA Convention on June 25, 2021 in a presentation titled “Becoming an Evergreen Community.”
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Editorial in Everett Herald Encourages Providing Input to Redistricting Commission
Published On 8/2/2021
August 1, 2021 The Everett Herald published a commentary by LWVSC president about the importance of providing input to the state Redistricting Commission.
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Candidate Forums - Virtual Doorbelling
Published On 6/16/2021
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is hosting a series of moderated Candidate Forums to introduce voters to candidates running for office in the 2021 election. This first series focuses on six races: Marysville, Snohomish, Everett, Edmonds, Mukilteo and Lynnwood.

We ask a short series of questions - the questions you might ask if each came to your doorstep. Links to video and audio of each forum can be found on the Candidate Forum page on our website.
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Transportation Forum
Published On 6/5/2021
Learn about and provide input to the Puget Sound Regional Council's Transportation Plan for Vision 2050. PSRC will describe the issues, preliminary plans, and survey results. Forum participants will be able to ask questions, provide feedback and enter their opinions into the community survey.
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Speak Up to the Redistricting Commission
Published On 6/3/2021
Voting-district lines drawn in 2021 will determine how strong a voice each voter has in coming elections for the next 10 years. We encourage you to share your ideas on how these maps can better reflect your voice and vote.
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League Advocacy Resulted in Many 2021 Legislative Wins
Published On 5/6/2021
The 2021 legislative session ended with a bang on April 25, with stunning results for League issues.
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Upcoming LWVWA Convention
Published On 5/6/2021
The LWVWA Convention will be held virtually between June 23 and June 28. You can attend as a non-voting participant or one of the 10 voting delegates from the Snohomish County League.
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National Week of Conversation
Published On 5/6/2021
Ahead is the June 14th National Week of Conversation, a cross-country effort at depolarizing and unifying America. Be sure to register.
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