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Published On 7/24/2025

We have had reports of scam emails being sent in the name of our president. Please be sure to use internet safety guidelines when interacting online. Read for more tips.

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League of Women Voters Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis”

Published On 4/17/2025

The national League of Women Voters has determined that the actions of the new presidential administration have created a constitutional crisis.

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League of Women Voters Responds to President's Executive Order

Published On 3/26/2025

President Donald Trump's has just signed the executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." See how the League of Women Voters responds.

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LWVUS Statement Condemning Weaponization of Government Against Americans

Published On 2/8/2025

Read LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart's statement in response to the administration's actions

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LWVSC statement on Herald layoffs

Published On 6/20/2024

Our League responds to the news this week of layoffs within the Everett Herald. Local journalism is needed for democracy!

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What's Important to You?

Published On 9/8/2025

You now have until September 27 to tell us through a three-minute survey.

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Fire Up! Meeting - Saturday, September 27, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Published On 9/8/2025

Be there to hear about the work for the year ahead, most importantly to empower voters locally to protect individual rights and adherence to the Constitution. This is open to all members and their guests.

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Check Out Our League Display at the Lynnwood Library!

Published On 9/8/2025

Check out our display at the Lynnwood library! It shows a bit of who we are and what we do.

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Have you ever wondered how safe your ballot is?

Published On 10/16/2024

Have you ever wondered how safe your ballot is? Four election officers from local counties describe their procedures.

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LWVSC and Elections Office Partnership Earn Stars and Stripes Award

If you missed our Fire Up kickoff meeting, please read on to learn about our wonderful partnership with the Snohomish County Elections Office and the award we received.

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Washington State League of Women Voters 2025 Convention Highlights

Published On 9/8/2025

LWVSC sent a strong delegation to the state convention. Read some of the highlights and the personal thoughts of some of the attendees from our League.

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Democracy Power-Up!

Published On 9/8/2025

Want to make informed choices? Want your voice to be heard? Want to defend democracy? The League is sponsoring two online workshops to empower members to do just that.

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Action Brings Results

Published On 9/8/2025

What we do, what we say, and where we’re seen matters. Membership in LWVSC has surged in recent months. See the remarkable stats.

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Summer Field Trips Recap

Published On 9/8/2025

The Natural Resources committee hosted several field trips this summer. A fun (and educational) time was had by all!

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Field Trip to Picnic Point to View Salmon Recovery Efforts

Published On 6/13/2025

Members and guests attended an informative field trip to learn what is being done to help protect salmon habitat in Snohomish County parks

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Oso Memorial Roses

Published On 6/14/2024

League members gathered in front of the new Slide Memorial entry with roses to distribute during our visit to this site ten years after our first tour.

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SEA RISE!!!

Published On 3/2/2024

The Department of Ecology shares a plan to address rising sea levels, including identifying stakeholders and establishing goals and a timetable.

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May 2023 Activities

Published On 7/9/2023

This report highlights the committee meeting in May, 2023 and the information that Linda Neunzig shared about Snohomish County farmers — their challenges and their triumphs.

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Edmonds Climate Advisory Committee Update Aug 2023

Published On 9/8/2023

Let's keep following this! See details of the Edmonds Climate Advisory Committee – w/ Mayor
Mike Nelson & Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director from August 22, 2023

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President's Pen - September 2025

Published On 9/8/2025

It’s the start of a new year, we have a new LWVSC president, and there’s a lot going on. See what our new president and the LWVSC have in store for the weeks ahead.

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Constitutional Change for a Livable Future

Published On 9/8/2025

The Green Amendment Tour comes to Washington State starting Sept. 14th in Seattle. The purpose of the Green Amendment is to secure environmental rights in Washington State’s constitution.

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Reasonable Forest Management

Published On 9/8/2025

LWVSC offers a plan for forest management. The plan will protect legacy forests and priority conservation areas that have important contiguous habitat with forests that are approaching maturity.

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Redistricting Reform Local Action Group

Published On 9/8/2025

Never in recent memory has redistricting become a hotter topic than it is now. We’re inviting interested members to join us. The committee is hoping to have an educational session for other League members and supporting the state League’s effort to reform the redistricting process in Washington State.

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May Committee Report

Published On 7/14/2023

Committee members attend public meetings of a variety of agencies that manage the transportation systems that all county residents use. This report covers several agency meetings.

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Urban Tree Canopy: Some Successes, More Work to Be Done

Published On 9/8/2025

The urban tree canopy policy was adopted as part of the County Comprehensive Plan (yay!), but questions remain about how to maintain our current tree canopy. You can help guide our county.

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Mature Forest Protection in Snohomish County Update

Published On 1/27/2024

LWVSC continues its efforts to protect mature forests. See excerpts from Snohomish County Council Member Megan Dunn’s newsletter on the importance of protecting mature forests.

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Work With Us to Reduce Loss of Mature Forests

Published On 6/14/2023

The Center for Responsible Forestry estimates there are about 27,000 acres of mature or legacy forests on public lands in Snohomish County that are subject to logging in the near future by the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). Our League has set an immediate objective is to support our county in protecting these forests.

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How does the Electoral College Affect the Outcome of Our Presidential Elections?

Published On 11/1/2024

When you go to the polls to vote for a president every four years, it’s the one office that actually is determined by indirect vote. That’s because of the electoral college.

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What information about a candidate can I believe?

Published On 9/2/2024

How can you get the most realistic picture of what the candidates really have done and plan to do?

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How Can I Choose the Candidates Who Will Represent Me Best?

Published On 9/1/2024

What are the best ways to select the candidates you want to vote for? Here are some ideas.

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Why are my candidate choices limited when I vote? It’s because of the district you live in.

Published On 4/2/2024

Your candidates choices are defined by where you live and the district boundaries for the electoral position you are considering.

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Why Should I Bother to Vote?

Published On 2/14/2024

Your Vote Matters!

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Our League in Action

Published On 9/8/2025

By being visible in our community, the League supports our democracy.

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Elections – and Candidate Forums – Are Coming

Published On 9/8/2025

Here we go - it’s time for local elections. Do you know your candidates?

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Why Participate in National Voter Registration Day?

Published On 9/8/2025

This is what we do: voter registration (well, one of the many things we do). And NVRD is one of our best opportunities to do it. Can you help?

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Celebrate Constitution Day: A Community Reading of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights

Published On 9/8/2025

Join the LWVSC as we read aloud the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights on various dates and at various locations around Snohomish County. Can you be a reader at one of these events? Want to come and just celebrate with us? See dates and locations.

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A Brief Primer on the Charter Review Commission

Published On 9/8/2025

This fall’s election includes 49 candidates running for the position of Charter Review Commissioner. Voters will elect three commissioners for each of the five Snohomish County Districts. Learn more . . . and join us for a panel presentation.

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Storage Unit Manager Help Wanted!

Published On 3/2/2025

Looking for someone who likes to keep track of stuff!

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Ballot Processing Center Video

Published On 10/4/2024

You may recognize some League members in the new Elections Department video!

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