Local Government

Local Government

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California

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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Education Funding

LWVRI Position on Funding Public Education in Rhode Island

Adopted at Convention 2001

The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island believes that any method of financing public education should provide equality of opportunity for education through a system of taxation that is sufficient, equitable, flexible and coordinated among the different levels of government.

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Old Library Funding News

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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August 2019

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Library Funding

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The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island affirms the crucial niche of libraries: they are repositories of knowledge; they enhance learning for all ages; they serve as community centers. In a world linked to the internet, libraries provide essential computer access for many Rhode Islanders.
This issue is a priority of the LWV Providence
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A Black Woman’s Perspective

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2020.

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Advisory Commissions

Submitted by Park Forest Area in June 2020.

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Support our position that the purpose of advisory commissions and boards in Park Forest and the Villages of Matteson, Richton Park, and University Park is to set goals and offer informed advice to the Village Boards of Trustees.
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Board and Commissions

Submitted by Woodland in June 2020.

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Support of an effective and diverse Board and Commissions.
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County Parks and Recreation

Submitted by Woodland in June 2020.

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Support of the County General Plan for Parks and Recreation.
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County Government

Submitted by Woodland in June 2020.

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Support policies that promote efficient structure, administration and financing.
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Tax Increment Financing

Submitted by League of Women Voters of the Homewood Flossmoor Area in June 2020.

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Monitor and evaluate the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and its impact on education funding, economic development and distribution of tax dollars to the community.
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Home Rule Referenda

Submitted by League of Women Voters of the Homewood Flossmoor Area in June 2020.

Position

Support the following criteria to evaluate home rule referenda: financial analysis, demonstration of need, education and information, and citizen participation.
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