Sponsored by the LWV/NICD Network. Panelists include: Matt Leighninger, Director of the Center for Democracy Innovation at the National Civic League; Tommy Gong, Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder for Contra Costa County, CA; and League Network members Janet Hoy, Melanie Speir, Marieann Shovlin, and Bob Barrett, members of California Bay Area/Contra Costa County Leagues.

As we prepare for the year ahead, we’ll explore the state of our democracy. What are the challenges of the immediate future? How do we get beyond where we are now to envision a thriving democracy for our children and grandchildren? We’ll follow our panel discussions with small group interactive discussions to provide an opportunity for participants to connect with Leaguers from across the country to share goals and ideas.