Kent County, Delaware Subscribed Articles

Kent County, Delaware Subscribed Articles

General Assembly and NCC districts finalized; Kent and Sussex under way

Redistricting in Delaware (state senate districts, 2011 vs 2022)

Submitted by Delaware in November 2021.

News

New Delaware General Assembly districts reflecting the 2020 census counts, as well as new NCC Council districts, have been drawn and finalized. Sussex County, Kent County, and City of Wilmington redistricting is underway. Public hearings this week: Tues Nov 16th for Kent Levy Court districts and Weds Nov 17th for Wilmington City Council districts.

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Sussex County begins redistricting process; League of Women Voters encourages residents to give input

Welcome to Sussex County

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in November 2021.

Press Mention

The League of Women Voters of Sussex County member, Jack Young, is quoted in an article appearing in Bay to Bay News.  The article, released on 11/10/21, focuses on the Sussex County redistricting process.  The League is encouraging public partici

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Redistricting map for Sussex County Council Districts

proposed redistricting map for Sussex County Council

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in November 2021.

News

The LWVSC is publishing its first draft redistricting map for County Council. Members of the community are invited to submit their proposed maps for redistricting Sussex County Council. Click on Read More to read a letter from League member, Jack Young, of the Fair Maps committee.

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LWVDE Book Club Announcement

stack of books

Submitted by Delaware in November 2021.

News

An online reading and discussion group focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), led by Denise Davis and Lori Yadin, starts on December 7, 2021.

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November 2021 - Electrification of School Buses

President's Message by Richard Johnson

Submitted by New Castle County in November 2021.

Blog Post

Read LWVNCC President Richard Johnson's message of the month here.

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November is Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month

Submitted by Delaware in November 2021.

News

The White House issued a proclamation on October 29, 2021 affirming that November 2021 is Nationa

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Sussex Social Policy Committee is alive and well!

image of diverse group of people

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in November 2021.

News

The Social Policy Committee of the LWV of Sussex County has been re-activated and is seeking members to join the group. The next meeting is scheculed for 12/9/21.

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Comment Period Commences for LWVDE Criminal Justice Concurrence

Criminal Justice Position Now!

Submitted by Delaware in October 2021.

News

Update 11/17/2021 - LWVDE has adopted a new Criminal Justice Position, adding several sections by concurrence with the LWV of California.

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Opinion Piece: Our senators need to do everything possible to pass voting act

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in October 2021.

News

Charlotte King, a member of the LWVSCDE, coauthored this opinion piece that appeared in the Delaware State News, along with Claira S. Licata, both chairwomen of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Legislative/Advocacy Committee. The League supports the views expressed.

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Four Historic Markers in DE Votes for Women Trail Dedicated Sept 28 in Wilmington

"VOTES FOR WOMEN Former Site of Garrett Settlement House (etc.)" photo of white commemorative sign with purple lettering

Submitted by Delaware in October 2021.

News

Advocates for Equal Rights and Wilmington neighbors gathered Tuesday, September 28 to honor the work of early suffrage leaders with historic markers sponsored by the Pomeroy Foundation and newly installed at four sites in WIlmington, Delaware:

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