ADVOCACY / ACTION

• Tracking local government issues especially re: process, transparency and accountability.

• Advocating League positions in meetings with elected officials or through written or oral public comment.
  
  
• Presenting programs to inform the public about local policies and issues.
  
  
• In election years, analyzing Oakland and Alameda County ballot measures & advising the Board on its recommendations
  

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COMMUNICATIONS

• Promotes LWVO’s image and activities in the Oakland community. 

• Informs the public of LWVO’s services, positions, membership opportunities, special events, and fundraising activities. 
  
  
• Provides strategic communications and public affairs management and support.
  
  
• Publishes bi-weekly Newsletter, maintains the LWVO website, and maintains LWVO's social media postings.
  

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MEMBERSHIP

• Create a delightful membership experience where members feel included, engaged and connected with LWVO

• Provide Quarterly New Membership Welcomes to introduce new members to LWVO. 
  
  
• Manage LWVO's membership database and membership portal.
  
  
• Contact members to find ways for them to be involved with the league.

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PROGRAMS

• Dedicated to fostering civic engagement, empowerment, and inclusivity within the Oakland community. 

• We seek to provide meaningful opportunities for members to connect, learn, collaborate, and engage with each other as well as the greater community.
  
  
• Schedule and promote meet ups based on specific themes.
  
  
• Annual events from Spring Fundraisers to Annual Holiday party at the end of the year.
  

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VOTER SERVICES

• Provides voter education and registration services to the Oakland community, including: 
  • Voter Registration 
  • Candidate Forums 
  • Speakers Bureau on state and local ballot measures 
  • Maintaining Voter Registration Affidavit Boxes 
  • Oakland Easy Voter Guide production and distribution, CA Easy Voter Guide distribution 
    

• Produces videos explaining local ballot measure videos
  
  

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YOUth DECIDE

• Reach, register to vote, and educate students in civics and the importance of voting. The vision is to create a culture of voting. 

• Partners with local public and private high schools and community colleges.  
  
  
• Engages youth in voter education and voter registration. 
  
  
• Guided by League volunteers who are experienced educators. 
  

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