Manhattan/Riley County
Manhattan/Riley County
Advocate. Educate. Inform. Empower.
In these trying times, it will take us all to have a future based on justice, our Constitution, and the power of an informed electorate. After 100 years of pushing forward, the League is not willing to stop now.
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"Democracy is NOT a spectator sport."
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More advice at Vote411.org (The LWVUS sponsored voting info site), Riley County Elections website, and your local county clerk! Check here.
Upcoming Event: Dinner with League: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Topic: Kansas Weather Trends and Future Predictions
You and your guests are welcome to join our League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County for good food, an engaging conversation and connection with each other!
TOPIC: Kansas Weather Trends and Future Predictions: Matt will share details of his office’s activities and take a look at past, present and future weather in our local area.
PRESENTER: Matthew Sittel, Assistant State Climatologist, Kansas Climate Office
Matt came to K-State in May, 2022 after 22 years supporting the US Air Force's mission at the 557th Weather Wing, Offutt AFB, NE. He spent three years working for the National Climatic Data Center. Matt earned his Master's in meteorology at Florida State University and Bachelor's in Meteorology (Statistics minor) at North Carolina State University.
If you'd like to learn more about Matt, click on this link to a Manhattan Mercury article about him from 2022: Matthew Sittel Article
WHAT: Dinner with the League
WHEN: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
6pm Dinner($15; RSVP to Sarafisher [at] live.com by April 30
6:30 pm Presentation (free)
MENU: Bacon Cheddar Egg salad on Croissant with pub chips and fruit
WHERE: Prairie Star Restaurant, Meadowlark Hills, 2121 Meadowlark Rd
League News
LWVKS STATE COUNCIL:
Though the Registration has closed for our 2024 LWV of Kansas Council on April 27th, Sara Fisher, Tim May and Linda Uthoff will be representing our Manhattan-Riley County League in Lawrence. Here is the Agenda for the day and let us know if you have thoughts about the items we will vote on.
Join us in Lawrence for the 2024 LWV of Kansas Council. - League of Women Voters of Kansas (lwvk.org)
DON'T FORGET to Join your Leadership Board SATURDAY, May 4th 9:30-11:30 am for our Annual Meeting! Come early to sign in and enjoy complimentary Pastries & Coffee in the Meadowlark Community Room! Check your APRIL 2nd email for our Agenda and important Voting materials. Voting limited to members. Guests welcome.
Please Remember to Pay your Annual Dues at the Annual meeting , online or by mail. Thank you for making all our programs possible, and reaching out to new members. (Use the Join/Renew button above.)
LWVK information is available on our website.
Other Online Links to stay informed:
The Kansas Reflector - you can subscribe to have an email update sent to your inbox daily
Legiscan - a national tracking site for legislative actions both at the national and state levels
The link to the new 2024 Kansas Legislature site will allow you to access and watch in real time or you can also watch later as all committee meetings are recorded.
All League Events are free and open to the public
More Information About Our Area?
Be sure to check out our blog for current observer reports on the USD 383 Board of Education meetings and the Riley County Law Board meetings.
Who we are:
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters Manhattan/Riley County believes in: respect for individuals, the value of diversity, the empowerment of the grassroots*, and the power of collective decision making for the common good.
What are current League Priorities?
The League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (LWVUS Policy Statement) (Definitions)
People Powered Fair Maps Campaign (addressing gerrymandering in forming legislative districts) (What is gerrymandering and how has it affected Kansas Districts? Video)
LWVKansas Legislative Priorities
LWVUS Positions and Priorities: At the National Level The LWVMRC is part of the League of Women Voters of the United States. Our positions and policies are informed by careful study and are agreed upon by the League members at local, state, and national levels. A complete description of our national positions, Imact on Issues, is available Here.
