Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Protect the citizen’s right to know and facilitate informed understanding and public participation in government decision-making.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
“Celebrate democracy! Get informed, go vote!” For the next three months, this will be our League's rallying cry. At the local, state and national levels there is much to vote about. Energy is building. We will lend momentum...

How To Know What's True, September 5th at Charleston Library
Event Date: 
09/05/2024 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Charleston County Public Library

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
This election season continues to defy all norms. Do you agree? From August through the November 5 election, our League needs your help. Yes, you. We need to reach the public and energize them to register to vote, become informed through the league VOTE411 site, and make a specific plan on how they will vote. We have several ongoing events...

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
I love being the bearer of good news. And there’s plenty to share. For starters, on May 23, we had an energizing and fun in-person Annual Meeting. Then, on June 5, we had an informative, dynamic presentation and conversation about county elections and the question of at-large or single-member districts...

Position

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive.
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Blog Post

Dear Members,
Let’s call May “Motivation Month.” (I love alliteration!) There’s a lot to motivate us in May, both sticks and carrots. Let’s start with carrots.

On May 23 at 6 p.m. we will be having our Annual Meeting for the first time since COVID. Hurrah! We’ll get to chat and catch up, enjoy a tasty dinner and have our business meeting. It will be fun and gratifying to see the marvelous people who do the good work of the League and welcome new members and leadership. Can you tell I’m excited?...

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
It’s an exciting time to be a League member. The stature of the League shows itself at the national, state and local levels. One of my proudest moments, both personally and as League president, was speaking before the city commission on March 21, citing the breach of democracy and home rule when the state imposed the GRU Authority on our city. I stated “We have an opportunity to regain democratic processes and home rule in Gainesville. Let's do this...

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News

On March 21, 2024, I was privileged to represent the LWV of Alachua County at an important city commission meeting. A coalition of local leaders and organizations, including the League, the Alachua County Labor Coalition, Gainesville Residents United and unions worked together to pose an ask of the city commission. As the LWVAC president, I made the initial speech and asked the commissioners to create a referendum that would repeal Article VII, thus returning governance of GRU to local leadership.

League of Michigan

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Michigan urges the passage of SB 669 and SB 670 that would make the Legislature and the Governor subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

Action Alerts

Action Alert for League Supported bills this week. 3/19

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