March 2026

Local Government Transparency: A Two-Year Study

North and South County Leagues revealed their joint study on local government accountability at our annual County League Day. Findings highlight key areas for improving transparency across the region. Highlights will be posted soon

Why Local Media Matters

Guests Lisa Heyamoto of the American Journalism Project and Jerry Lee, publisher of the San Mateo Daily Journal discuss the critical role local media plays in sustaining a healthy democracy. 

January 2026

Members came together for our annual Program Planning meeting. We explored possible issues and actions for multiple levels of League—Local, County, and National. Our conclusions will be reviewed and adopted for the coming year. 

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November 2025

We disscussed, "Who is Government?" by Michael Lewis. 

Through a series of essays, the book shows how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters.

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October 10 was World Mental Health Day. Mark Cloutier, CEO of Caminar discussed the importance of community-based programs, the challenges they face from recent Medicaid cuts, and how we can act to help.

September 2025

Abolish the Electoral College

Suzanne Fisher, President of the Asheville-Buncombe County (NC) League, and member of the Steering Committee for the National Popular Vote (NVP) Network, spoke on the need to abolish the Electoral College.

A group of about 20 people enjoyed a private tour of the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum, 890 Jefferson Street in Redwood City.

In the spirit of Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, our League joined the peaceful, nonviolent "Good Trouble Lives On" event in Half Moon Bay on July 17th.

Annual Meeting

Guest speaker Jackie Speiershared concerns about the high cost of living in the county, and innovative ways to address the problem.

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