Local Government

Local Government

We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

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Olivia Lowenguth and Maeve Robinson were named the 2023 recipients of the Students Inside Albany Scholarship. Applications are now available for the 2024 conference

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We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers:     

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Support measures to strengthen non-partisanship in Park Forest government.

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The League of Women Voters supports the improvement of regional cooperation in the delivery of local government services within Johnson County.

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The League of Women Voters believes that to continue improvement of the management of county government, the following should be done: an annual review and update of basic goals and priorities and of county issues and procedures; the hiring of professional staff; continuation of interdepartmental cooperation; ongoing orientation and continuing education for all employees; and continued emphasis on technology planning, development and training.

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The county’s planning-the land use plan, the North Corridor plan, the five year road plan, and strategic planning by the Board of Supervisors should continue with a focus on setting goals, prioritizing courses of action, and developing implementation and financing strategies. Such planning must include mechanisms for review and official involvement of the county’s citizens and local governmental entities.

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The League of Women Voters supports a Home Rule Charter for Johnson County.

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The League of Women Voters believes that good government for Johnson County should be accessible, goal-directive, cost effective and proactive.

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