Albany Climate Action Update

Elizabeth (Lizze) Carrade, Albany’s Sustainability Coordinator, gave a presentation on “Albany’s Consumption Based Emissions Inventory and Possible Policy and Program Options” at this meeting. Albany currently produces around 50,000 metric tons of CO2e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent, calculated by converting the global warming power of various greenhouse gasses to the warming power of carbon dioxide.) annually in Albany. Albany’s goal is to have net zero emissions by 2040.See More

Nextgen Helene Lecar Leaders

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders conduct community outreach and observe local political events that they document in articles, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Click Here

Join us in supporting the Helene Lear Civic Engagement Program that empowers the next generation of change makers. Your generous gift makes a world of difference, as we seek to nurture the voices, visions, and talents of young people who are our future community leaders! Join the effort here!

Annual Meeting

Attend the Annual Meeting on June 8th at 6:30 PM, which will begin with an expert panel who will lead the conversation: Defend Democracy: Prepare Now for the 2024 General Election.

The League of Women Voters, and other civil rights and civic organizations, have been advocating for Alameda County officials to ramp up voter engagement, educational efforts and independent oversight of our local elections. Greater transparency, robust partnerships, and accountability are needed to ensure best practices are fully implemented in our county. Register!