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Candidates Forum

Meet the Candidates

SLO City Council will conduct a vote-by-mail election from May 20 to June 18, 2013. A Candidate's Forum will present the candidates and their views.

2013 State Convention May 17th- 19th

Know the way to San Jose?

For this year's Convention, three outstanding speakers are lined up to share their wisdom and provide inspiration!

New State Board Nominees

Ann Havlik Nominee to State Committee

Accepted 2011 Convention Resolutions:

LWVSLO 2013 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Features CCFO Director

The LWVSLO Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the et Viola Restaurant, 12304 Los Osos Valley Road, in San Luis Obispo and will feature Barry VanderKelen as guest speaker. His topic will focus on the impact of the Citizens United Court Decision.

Read the hypothetical case of Palin vs. Obama presented by Greg Colin of Case Western University to better understand the potential impact of Citizens United.

Current Voter

May 2013 VOTER

In this issue:

  • President's Message
  • "Fracking" Debate in May
  • Annual Meeting Speaker
  • LWVSLO Recognized
  • New Member Directory
  • Candidates Forum
  • Board Considers Budget
  • LWVC Speaks on "Fracking"
  • Advocacy: LWVUS Speaks
  • Collaboration Soup Pics
  • Membership Application

Watching the World's Women

Warren Buffett Discovers the Importance of Women

Buffett emphasizes the costs to women and the American economy of limiting opportunities for women.

National Women's History Project News

The National Women's History Project, founded in 1980, is an educational nonprofit organization. Our mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs.

100 Year Celebration of Women's Right to Vote in California Steering Committee for San Luis Obispo County

100 Years of Voting in California

100 Years Later

Marching for the Vote