Learning to speak with respect and civility with people we disagree with is the goal of a special program, “De-Polarizing Political Conversations,” scheduled for November 16th at Sierra College. Presented by the Nevada County League of Women Voters (LWVNC), American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch, and Business and Professional Women (BPW) of […]
League of Women Voters of Nevada County
Op-Ed | League of Women Voters of Nevada County: Democracy only works when we the people participate
An election may be a milestone, but it is not the journey. An election is an opportunity to check in with each other about the course of our country and the principles of our leaders. It is a conversation of sorts, a reminder to the people we have put in power about who they serve, […]
Election 2022 | League of Women Voters of Nevada County: Vote! Our democracy depends on it
Every voter has received a ballot in the mail by now and whether you vote in person on November 8, or you’ve dropped your ballot in the mail already (remember, no stamp needed!), or you wait until the last minute (November 8, 8 p.m.) to drop your ballot off at one of the many locations […]
League of Women Voters: Constitutional Challenge tickets on sale now
Tickets are on sale now for The Constitutional Challenge, the League of Women Voters of Nevada County’s fun fundraiser, with American history as the honored guest. The Challenge will take place Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Gold Miners Inn in Grass Valley. Tables of eight will compete against each other to answer questions […]
Measures V and W presentation to take place Oct. 3
The League of Women Voters of Nevada County will host public presentations on Measures V and W on Monday. Oct. 3, 2022, at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. Members of the League will provide a factual and unbiased review of Measure V from 5:30-6 p.m. If passed, the measure would levy a […]
Questions sought for Board of Supervisors candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of Nevada County is seeking questions from the public for the District 3 Board of Supervisors candidate forum. The forum will be held in-person on Sept. 19, 2022, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959, streamed live on Comcast and Suddenlink Channel 18, on […]
Name change for the local chapter of the League of Women Voters
The local League of Women Voters is excited to announce that we have dropped the “Western” in our name. We are now The League of Women Voters of Nevada County. The name change is an effort to be more inclusive of all residents of our county, and we will be reaching out to potential members […]
League of Women Voters candidate forum: Nevada City Council
Nevada City Council Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on April 21, 2022.
League of Women Voters candidate forum: Auditor-Controller
Nevada County Auditor-Controller Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on April 21, 2022.
Nevada County BOS Districts 3 and 4 candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters
The April 19, 2022 candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County featured the candidates for Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) running in Districts 3 and 4. Additional Candidate Forums: Nevada County Auditor-Controller, April 21, 5 – 5:45 p.m.Rob Tribble, Gina WillNevada City City Council (2 seats), April 21, […]
LWVWNC candidate forums scheduled for June Primary Elections
In preparation for the June 2022 Primary Elections, the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County is organizing its popular candidate forums. Candidates running for the following races will participate in forums at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, on the following dates: Nevada County Supervisor, District 3 and 4, April 19, […]
Registrar of Voters officials to address recall election questions on Aug. 31
California’s recall election process will be illuminated in a presentation on Tuesday, August 31 by Gregory Diaz, Nevada County Registrar of Voters, and Natalie Adona, Assistant Registrar. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, the presentation will be aired live at 6 p.m. by Nevada County Media and will be available […]
League of Women Voters: “Redistricting: What it is and Why it Matters” Feb. 13
February 5, 2021 – Redistricting, the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries based on new census data, is an invisible but influential force in elections. The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County will host an online discussion about what redistricting is, how the process is conducted, and how it impacts voters. Helen Hutchinson, Board member and past President […]
Candidate Forum for US Congress scheduled for October 14
October 7, 2020 – Candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives for California District 1 will present their views and answer questions on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County and Nevada County Media, with collaboration from the […]
League of Women Voters election videos now on YouTube
September 25, 2020 – Questions about election security and the election process in Nevada County are answered in an online interview with Gregory Diaz, Nevada County Registrar of Voters, and Natalie Adona, Assistant Registrar. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, the hour-long interview can be viewed on Nevada County Media’s […]
League of Women Voters announces candidate forums for November elections
September 3, 2020 – As part of our ongoing, non-partisan efforts to educate voters about local and state candidates running in the upcoming elections, the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County will host a series of virtual forums throughout September. The forums are an excellent way for Nevada County citizens to hear candidates’ […]
League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County events postponed
March 12, 2020 – The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County has postponed its “Fair Elections: Threats and Assurances” program, which was to be held on Saturday, March 14. The League has also postponed its other spring public events: April’s Second Saturday program and its Constitutional Challenge fundraiser, which had been scheduled for […]
Speakers to explain health care plans at LWV program this Saturday, Feb. 8
Three guest speakers will join in covering the topic, “Health Care in America: The Plans Explained,” at the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County’s program on Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program will be held at Peace Lutheran Church at 828 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Kimberly […]
League of Women Voters forum for State Senate candidates on Thursday, Feb. 6
February 3, 2020 -The last of its five candidate forums leading up to the March 3 Primary Election will be sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County, a nonpartisan organization, on Thursday, February 6 at the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City. The forum is for candidates running for California […]