We have conducted five voter registration drives this spring through May 18th.

Now let’s do the numbers: we have registered 28 new voters, changed addresses for 28 existing voters, helped with 3 party affiliation changes, received dues from a renewing LWV-LDC member, and enrolled one new LWV-LDC member.

All this work was accomplished by the following individuals: Lois Orth-Lopes and Sonja Czarnecki: the two coordinators of these events, and the assisting LDC members: Marlaine Stoor, Charley Crabtree, Pam McKean, Robin Gingerich, Arline Slote Davis, Linda Dean, Annette Rouleau and two Bishop Seabury School students.

Events scheduled through June are on Saturdays at the Lawrence Farmer’s Market, the How-To Festival at the Lawrence Public Library, the Juneteenth Festival, and plans are being made for the Busker Event over Memorial Day Weekend. Stay tuned for the calls to volunteer to table. You will be receiving emails from Melissa Wick, Lois Orth-Lopes or Sonja Czarnecki for help on these events.

This year brings local elections for city commissioners and local school boards throughout Douglas County. Imagine how empowering it must be to an eligible 18-year-old high school student to affect the management of their schools!