Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area
The League of Women Voters of the United States 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 is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
The League of Women Voters of Utica-Rome Metro Area serves the people of Utica, Rome, Herkimer and the surrounding areas of Upstate NY.
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Join us in becoming a Democracy Defender!
We will hear from LWVNYS Executive Director, Erica Smitka, who will host a training on how to properly testify during a hearing or public meeting. Be sure to join on July 23rd at 6pm. Click here to register today.
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It's been said that all politics are local. This is a great opportunity for our members to learn more about participating in the Observer Corp and watch our local governments in action.
The orientations will familiarize members with how their local governments function and provide more information on procedures and the Open Meetings Law.
There are two sessions on July 14th at 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Registration is required at https://www.lwvsaratoga.org/events.