League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale

The League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale (LWVCS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting informed and active participation in government. It is part of the national League of Women Voters and specifically serves the communities of Cupertino and Sunnyvale, California.

Purpose and Activities

LWVCS aims to empower citizens by fostering a deep understanding of government processes and policies. It engages in voter education, advocacy, and community outreach to ensure that all individuals have the knowledge and confidence to participate in the democratic process.

Legal Advocacy

The organization has been involved in legal actions to protect civic rights. Notably, LWVCS challenged the City of Cupertino's lobbying disclosure ordinance in a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, arguing that the ordinance's definition of lobbying infringed upon First Amendment rights[2].

Governance and Structure

LWVCS is part of the broader network of the League of Women Voters chapters in Santa Clara County, which includes other local leagues like LWV Los Altos - Mountain View, LWV Palo Alto, LWV San Jose/Santa Clara, and LWV Southwest Santa Clara Valley[1]. These leagues collaborate through a County Council to address regional issues and align efforts.

Publications and Communication

The organization publishes a newsletter, "The VOTER," and sends out "EBlast" updates to keep members informed about local issues and events[3].

[1] https://my.lwv.org/california/santa-clara-county [2] https://www.lwv.org/legal-center/league-women-voters-cupertino-sunnyvale-v-city-cupertino [3] https://lwvcs.clubexpress.com [4] https://lwvcs.clubexpress.com/calendar [5] https://lwvc.org/about-us/local-leagues/