In advance of the General Election on November 5th, 2024 count on the League to help you.  Hear directly from candidates for local,  statewide and national office.  Come listen to the candidates and learn where they stand on pertinent issues.  You may submit questions to the candidates in advance using a question submission link in your registration confirmation email. Time permitting, we will also take questions during the event.  All Forums will be posted on the League's YouTube channel. Get Prepared to Vote! 

Palo Alto Ballot Candidate Forums:

REGISTER for the 16th Congressional District Candidate Forum Tuesday,  October 8th 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom) hosted by LWV of Palo Alto and co-sponsored by LWV fo Cupertino-Sunnyvale; Los Altos-Mountain View; Southwest Santa Clara Valley; San Jose/Santa Clara; North & Central San Mateo County; South San Mateo County

REGISTER for the Santa Clara County Board of Education Area 1 Candidate Forum Tuesday,  October 1st 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Zoom) hosted by LWV of Palo Alto and co-sponsored by LWV of Cupertino-Sunnyvale; Los Altos-Mountain View

REGISTER for the Palo Alto Unified School District Governing Board Forum Monday, September 23rd 6:30-8:30 p.m.  (hybrid format: candidates meet in-person;  audience attends via Zoom). Hosted by the LWV of Palo Alto and co-sponsored by PTAC.  

REGISTER for the Foothill-DeAnza  Area 5 Forum Thursday, September 19th 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  (Zoom). Hosted by LWV of Palo Alto.  

REGISTER for the Palo Alto City Council Forum Saturday,  September 14th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  (Zoom). Hosted by LWV of Palo Alto.  

Palo Alto Ballot & California Propositions:

REGISTER for Pro/Con Ballot Propositions Discussion, September 25th 7 p.m. (Zoom)  Hosted by the LWV of Palo Alto.

Read about Measure D  (Palo Alto Ballot only) - Municipal Code Amendment " Discontinuance of the Use of Portion of Park Land at El Camino Park"
 
Read about California Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California

For every election cycle, the League chooses various local and state ballot issues and analyzes their pros and cons.   Check out vote411/california for more information about voting and your ballot.  

Here are some tips for evaluating a ballot proposal: 

• Examine what the measure seeks to accomplish. Do you agree with those goals? Is the measure seeking changes that are consistent with your ideas about government?
• Who are the real sponsors and opponents of the measure? Check where the money is coming from with vote411/california.
• Is the measure written well? Is it “good government,” or will it cause more problems than it will resolve?
• Does the measure create its own revenue source? Does it earmark, restrict or obligate government revenues?
• Does the measure mandate a government program or service without addressing how it will be funded?
• Does the measure deal with one issue that can be easily decided by a YES or NO vote? Or, is it a complex issue that should be thoroughly examined in the legislative arena?
• If the measure amends the Constitution, consider whether it really belongs in the Constitution. Remember that all constitutional amendments require voter approval.