Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters of the Mother Lode is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization

that encourages informed and active participation in government.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING May 3, 2025 at 11 am

Where: Jamestown Community Hall at 18250 Main Street

Topic: We will be having a potluck and discussing our June elections, proposed bylaw changes and committee work. Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting, including silverware. The League will provide drinks, but bring your own if you want something special. More information will be in next month’s Voter.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Wednesday, April 16th, 11:00 am Water Interest Group at the Senior Center in Sonora.

Monday, April 21st, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Voter Services Committee at the Senior Center in Sonora.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 11:00 am Water Interest Group at Schnoog's in Sonora.

Wednesday, April 23rd, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Observer Corps at the Senior Center in Sonora.

Monday, April 28th, 1 pm to 3 pm LWVML Board Meeting at Maria's Home.

Read The Voter

Our newsletter, The Voter, is a quick and easy way to keep up with League happenings. It is published every month and comes out before the first Saturday of each month, before our General Meeting.

In The Voter, you will find:

A message from our President, Brenda McHenry
Local and National Actions you can take to affect change
Committee actions, both accomplished and planned
Surprising biographies of our members
Tips on useful, but little known, online resources
and MORE...

Access the latest issue of The Voter

Head to our League News to read current and past issues of The Voter, sign up as a non-member to receive The Voter in your inbox every month, and access our most recent YouTube and Facebook posts!

Tips for Taking Action

¨ If you are having trouble getting through to your elected officials, contact the White House switchboard. There is always someone there answering the phone. Call 202-516-1111 to leave comments or 202-456-1414 for the switchboard.

¨Stick to the subject, one issue at a time.

¨Have your script ready, know what you want to say. Be clear and concise.

¨Remember the League’s 10 Ways to Defend Democracy: 1. Sign up for the League of Women Voter’s Action Alerts; 2. Become an e-Activist; 3. Volunteer Your Time; 4. Donate to our Defend Democracy Fund; 5. Spread the Word; 6. Attend a Community Meeting; 7. Register to Vote, and Help Others Register; Contact your Representatives; 9. Run for Office; and 10. Write a Letter to the Editor (all highlighted text are links).

¨ Important phone numbers:

Congressman Tom McClintock—(916) 786-5560 or (202) 225-2511

Senator Adam Schiff—(202) 224-3841

Senator Alex Padilla—(202) 224-3553

Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Meetings

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LWVC hosts several interest groups where you can ask questions, share ideas, and collect resources on different LWVC issue areas. By joining a conversation, you can bolster your League's education and advocacy efforts and find ways to get involved at the state level. If you need assistance joining any of these groups, please reach out to communications@lwvc.org.

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