2018
Celebrating 30 Years of Feminism: 
From Marching in the Streets to a Seat at the Table

SBWPC News & Updates
2018 Endorsement Season is Open
Planning on running for Santa Barbara 
County Supervisor, 2nd District?
 
I f you intend to be a candidate and are interested in seeking our endorsement, please contact Carol Keator, carol@sbwpc.org or Elsa Granados, elsa@sbwpc.org. Requests to participate in the SBWPC endorsement process must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 16, 2018. Those seeking endorsement will be contacted shortly thereafter.   More Information Here 
 
 
Consolidated Special Municipal Election 
 
The nomination period (February 12, 2018 - March 9, 2018)  has opened for candidates filing to run for Councilmember, District 3 in the City of Santa Barbara.   More Information Here 
 


Spotlight
 
The Legislation & Advocacy Committee

The Legislation & Advocacy Committee, co-chaired by Leslie Brtek and Pam Tambo, tracks relevant legislation, advises on legislative actions, advocacy and outreach campaigns.   The letters in support of or in opposition to legislation are posted  on our website. 

Expressing your support or opposition to legislation via phone call is the most effective way to make your voice counted.  We urge you to express your individual support for the following bills:
  • SB 224 (Jackson) Personal Rights: Sexual Harassment. This is a two-year bill which has already been engrossed (i.e., passed its house of origin). We wrote a letter of support in 2017 and another for 2018, both of which can be found on the website.  Call Senator Jackson at (916) 651-4019 or (805) 965-0707 to express your support.
  • SB 834 (Jackson, Lara) and AB 1775 (Muratsuchi, Limón) State Lands: Leasing: Oil & Gas. This bill seeks  to ensure that pipelines and other infrastructure cannot be built in California waters to support any new federal oil development.  Call Senators Jackson at (916) 651-4019 or (805) 965-0707 and Lara at (916) 651-4033, and Assembly members Muratsuchi (916) 319-2066, and Limón (916) 319-2037 or (805) 564-1649  to express your support.
  • H R 4472 (Speier) and S 2162 (Harris): ENOUGH Act (Ending Nonconsensual Online User Graphic Harassment) . 
    Previously known as the "Intimate Privacy Protection Act of 2016," this bipartisan legislation addresses the malicious sharing of private, explicit images, such as "revenge porn" and "sextortion."  Call Senator Harris (202) 224-3553 and Congressmember Speier (202) 225-3531 to express your support.
The Legislative & Advocacy Committee also tracks policy decisions and voting records of the elected representatives we endorsed.  L&A recently  interviewed Assemblymember Monique Limon, District 47.  Check out her interview  here.
Upcoming Events



 
Don't miss the 2018 Presidents' Circle Lunch, March 9, 2018, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Join us in The Room Where it Happens
Keynote Speaker 
Sheila Kuehl, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

"Women Speak Up" Events across Santa Barbara County 
The Santa Barbara County Commission for Women is convening six informal listening sessions for local women and girls across several Santa Barbara County locations from Santa Maria to Isla Vista. These 2018 community events are scheduled to coincide with Women's History Month. 

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