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LWV San Bernardino VOTERLWV San Bernardino NewsletterThe Voter is the bi-monthly newsletter of the League of Women Voters of San Bernardino. California (State) VOTER. The Voter: February/ March 2008 combined issue. The Voter: January 2008. The Voter: October 2007. The Voter: September 2007. The Voter: April 2007 issue. The Voter: March 2007 issue. The Voter: December 2006 issue. The Voter: October 2006. The Voter: May 2006. The Voter: March 2006. The Voter: February 2006. The Voter: January 2006. The Voter: October 2005 issue. The Voter: September 2005 issue. The Voter: April 2005 issue. The Voter: March 2005 issue. The Voter: February 2005 issue. The Voter: December 2004 issue. The Voter: October 2004 issue. The Voter: September 2004 issue. The Voter: May/ June 2004 combined issue. The Voter: March / April 2004 combined issue. The Voter: January / February 2004 combined issue. The Voter: December 2003. The Voter: October 2003. The Voter: May/ June 2003 combined issue. California VOTERCalifornia Voter  The Voter: February/ March 2008 combined issueFebruary/March 2008 VOTER includes information on: Citizens of Achievement Gala, April 27, 2-4 pm.; Sunshine Week wrap-up; LWVSB's Consensus Report on Immigration; LWV Ballot recommendations for June ("No" on 98 and "Yes" on 99); Crafton Hills Student Government Electrions; Legislative Interviews; Redistricting; Carbon Off Sets An Evolving Trend, a new LWVC publication, has been posted on the web. The Voter: January 2008January 2008 VOTER includes information on the January 16, 2008 meeting "Examining Immigration and Forming Consensus." This meeting is your chance to have an impact on LWV's national position on immigration. This issue of The VOTER provides the study questions, pros and cons, a report from the November Immigration Panel Discussion, and some background information on immigration. This issue also includes information on the California League of Women Voters involvement in a campaign to get a redistricting initiative on the November 2008 ballot; outlines the reasons for LWV's opposition to Proposition 91 (Transportation Fund) and its opposition to Proposition 92 (Community Colleges Funding, Governance and Fees). The League is neutral on Proposition 93 (Term Limits) and has taken no position on Propositions 94-97 (Referenda on Amendments to Indian Gaming Compacts). This issue also describes the League's Call to Action to oppose ABX11 in the California Legislature's Special Session on Health Care, and the San Bernardino League's participation in "My Vote California" which is a new mock election program launched by California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell. The Voter: October 2007October 2007 VOTER includes information on this year's League focus: immigration issues. The San Bernardino League will vote in January, the first general meeting to discuss the issues will be held in November. Volunteers are needed for voter registration (Oct. 18, 4-6 pm. California State University, San Bernardino) and for a "day before the election" event (Nov. 5, Valley College). There will be a League candidate forum on October 23 at City Hall. The League has announced positions on some initiatives that will be on the February 2008 ballot and have come out against AB 8, a bill on health care that the League feels will do more harm than good. The Voter: September 2007September 2007 VOTER includes information on: How to join the League's Immigration Study that will begin in September 2007. LWVSB and OWL's (League of Women Voters and Older Women's League) partnership in the OneCareNow Campaign for Universal Healthcare. Success for the League's advocacy for Ethics Reform! The Voter: April 2007 issueApril 2007 VOTER includes information on Citizens of Achievement to be honored on April 29; California State University, San Bernardino student referendum; LWV Education Fund; California Air Resources Board Diesel Pollution Workshop. The Voter: March 2007 issueMarch 2007 VOTER includes information on the spending of San Bernardino's Measure Z funds, health care issues that are being reviewed by California's Legislature, and LWV conferences on campaign finance. It also includes LWV information on voting rights for inmates, Sunshine Week, the LWV immigration study, and the upcoming Citizen of Achievement Celebration. The Voter: December 2006 issueDecember 2006 VOTER Includes information on the Annual Party (you are welcome to bring family and friends), Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. at "Sweet Dreams" 3372 No. Wall Ave., San Bernardino. The Voter: October 2006October 2006 VOTER Includes information on the Saturday, Oct. 28 (2-4 pm.) community discussion on local ballot issues, a message on Proposition 89 from the LWVC President, and news of some of our league members: Susan Lien Longville (congratulations!), Kim Carter (congratulations!), and Lee Manak (get well soon Lee!). The Voter: May 2006May 2006 VOTER Includes information on the June 3 League Annual Meeting (10-2 at the Arrowhead Country Club) speaker Kent Paxton will tell us about the Children's Network, the May Voter also includes an LWV interview with Congressman Joe Baca, Jr. and provides information on League support of the June 2006 Library Bond Act. The Voter: March 2006March 2006 VOTER Includes information on the Citizens of Achievement Awards, where the League will honor Kim Carter, Micaela Cruz, Rosemary Martin, Timothy and Loretta Martin, Amparo Olguin, Terrance and Marqus Stone, Cristian Tobar, Georgia Bush, Wilbert and LaTanya Greer, Joanne Gilbert, Judy Roberts, Deborah Robertson, Jane Roberts, and Laura Gonzales. The Voter: February 2006February 2006 VOTER Includes information on the upcoming League of Women Voters of San Bernardino sponsored presentation (Feb. 25) by Jane Roberts, co-founder of 34 Million Friends of the United Nations Population Fund; report on League activities regarding redistricting reform; planning for the Citizens of Achievement Awards; and looking forward to the June Ballot. The Voter: January 2006Jaunuary 2006 VOTER Includes information on: Lunch meeting (Jan. 21), Norm Meek will present information on local development plans in areas that are prone to flood, mud slides, fire storms, and earthquakes. Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jane Roberts speaks to LWV members on Feb. 25. Plans for televised debate for San Bernardino mayoral candidates, Feb. 2. LWVUS project "Openness in Government: Looking for the Sunshine." The Voter: October 2005 issueOctober 2005 VOTER includes information on: "Hot Topic Luncheon" (topic will be on eminent domain, "When may the government take your property?"; Redlands ballot measures P (Managed Growth), Q (City Seal), and R (Zone Change); the California League's recommendations on state ballot measures; San Bernardino's League's activities including a report on new electronic voting machines that give voters a hardcopy of their vote. The Voter: September 2005 issueSeptember 2005 VOTER includes information on: "Hot Topic luncheon" (Cassie MacDuff will speak on government ethics and the S.B. County Board of Supervisors); League of Women Voters of California positions on Nov. 8 Ballot Measures; League of Women Voters, San Bernardino endorses local Measure S: The Library Relief Act. The Voter: April 2005 issueApril 2005 VOTER includes information on: The League of Women Voters San Bernardino's Citizen of Achievement Awards (which will be presented on April 10, from 2-4 pm. at the County Government Center); the presentation by Dr. Audrey Mathews on California's State Budget; the panel (Joe Baca, Lois Carson, John Longville, Teresa Parra and Chuck Terrell) which spoke on experience in government; and League actions on national issues. The Voter: March 2005 issueMarch 2005 VOTER includes information on: March 12 (Saturday) breakfast meeting with Audrey Mathews speaking on California's budget; League of Women Voter's San Bernardino celebrates its 50th anniversary at Gourmet Restaurant March 19, 11:30 a.m., speakers on the future of citizen involvement in political decision making; EdSource Forum "Shaking Up the Status Quo: The Movement to Transform High School" Thursday March 17 in Manhatten Beach; League of Women Voter's California Convention May 20-22. The Voter: February 2005 issueFebruary 2005 VOTER includes information on: Feb. 12 Membership meeting, Citizens of Achievement (April 10), League involvement in civic education, LWVC votes action priority for redistricting, FDA Morning-After pill decision delayed. The Voter: December 2004 issueDecember 2004 VOTER includes information on: League's position on the San Bernardino City Charter revision (Measure G), League's position on the half-cent sales tax extension earmarked for transportation projects (Measure I), LWVC Education Study Information on the web, LWVC Energy Update, call for City, County or Special District meeting observers, call for LWVC Education Study Committee Chair, League Holiday Party. The Voter: October 2004 issueOctober 2004 VOTER includes information on: League involvement in local issues and voter education projects and urges members to help determine LWVSB consensus at general meeting on October 16. Issue includes a Grid comparing the existing and the proposed San Bernardino City Charters The Voter: September 2004 issueSeptember 2004 VOTER includes information on: Shauna Clark (former San Bernardino city administrator) speaks on forms of municipal government; LWVC supports Proposition 59 (Access to Government Information), Proposition 72 (Overturn Amendments to Health Care Coverage Requirements) and opposes Proposition 69 (DNA database funding - would abridge citizen privacy). This issue also reports on the Annual Meeting and offers criteria for evaluating ballot propositions. The Voter: May/ June 2004 combined issueMay/June 2004 VOTER includes information on: the May 15 forum on the balance between civil rights and national security, the May 22 annual meeting (this one will include the Honorable Patrick Morris speaking on the new Mental Health Court), the May 17 workshop on the proposed San Bernardino city charter, the June 12 program on policy items that were last minute additions to the 2004 federal Omnibus Budget Act, the continued planning for electronic billboards on Rt. 30 (even after the proposal was voted down by City Planning Commissioners), LWVC ballot recommendations, the proposed 2004 California budget, and more. The Voter: March / April 2004 combined issueMarch/April VOTER includes information on: Citizens of Acheivment Awards (Monday, May 28 2-4 p.m.), San Bernardino League's Annual meeting (May 22), Possible Referrendum on The Health Insurance Act of 2003, Contact Senators on Unborn Victims of Violence Act, League of Women Voters San Bernardino comments on The Lakes Environmental Impact Report, Acquiring the Feb. 2004 California VOTER, Vital Communities Program (April), 4th and 5th District Interim Supervisors Appointed by Board, Finding information on California's Budget, the Electoral College, and Stealth Legislation. The Voter: January / February 2004 combined issueJanuary/February 2004 VOTER includes information on: LWV Positions on Prop. 55 and on Prop. 56, how to participate in forming the League's position on the Electoral College, debate of candidates for the Democratic Party Presidential nomination, nominations for Citizen of Achievement Awards, vigil for Roe-v-Wade. The Voter: December 2003December VOTER includes information on: Old Fire burns members' homes, becoming a League Observer on local government from your home, nominating someone for a Citizen of Achievement Award, new League initiatives, request for information on what federal information must remain available to the public, filibusters, update on Patriot Act. The Voter: October 2003October VOTER includes information on: San Bernardino County General Plan, Community Summit, explanation of the process by which LWV California determined which gubernatorial candidates to feature in the televised debates, U.S. State Department's global gag rule on family planning funds. The Voter: May/ June 2003 combined issueMay/June 2003 VOTER includes information on: Regeneration Summit, LWVSB meeting on the Patriot Act, Campaign Finance Reform Summit, LWV positions on three March 2003 ballot measures (State budget amending requirements, school bonds, racial privacy initiative). 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