Our mission and work is centered around the idea that it takes all of us to create and maintain a more perfect democracy that works for all of us. At the League, WE TAKE ACTION. We work to protect and expand access to elections and our government, and advocate on public policy matters that affect positive change in the life of everyone in our community and Ohio. Below are current, significant policy issues that have our attention.
LWV Perrysburg Area (LWVPA) Supports City of Perrysburg Transportation Services Tax Levy Renewal
Following Statement Emailed to LWVPA Membership on October 20, 2023:
Supporting public transportation in Perrysburg has been a position of LWVPA for some time – directly, as in our Public Transportation Position and indirectly, as in our Aging in Place Position. These positions are shown below:
Public Transportation Position: Support and advocate for public transportation in the Perrysburg area with particular attention to the special needs of the physically and economically challenged.
Aging in Place Position: Support of efforts to allow for residents to age in place in Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township.
The Transportation Renewal Levy (which does not include Perrysburg Township), supports both of the above positions. You will see our support of the levy in the Perrysburg Messenger Journal, on our Social Media platforms, and on our website urging voters to vote for the renewal levy. Go to Vote411.org > Find What’s on Your Ballot for the full ballot language.
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LWV Perrysburg Area Supports Wood County Committee on Aging Levy
Released on October 7, 2021 by LWVPA
A few years ago, the membership of the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area (LWVPA) voted to actively support efforts of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township to allow for residents to successfully “age in place”. While aging in place can mean different things to different people, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as: “… the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”
According to League President, Jacki Stedman, “We are fortunate in Wood County to have the Wood County Committee on Aging (WCCOA) which supports the efforts of community members to age in place. “The WCCOA offers a variety of programming including nutrition, transportation, life enrichment and health and wellness to support our seniors. This support is evident in downtown Perrysburg at the Perrysburg Senior Center on W. Indiana Avenue. The center opened in 1985 and is utilized by many residents.
The WCCOA is seeking approval for their levy on the ballot this year. These dollars support almost three-quarters of the organization’s budget and allow them to offer services that can make a difference to neighbors and loved ones to stay at home. The WCCOA is not a government agency and does not receive funding from the county. All 42 WCCOA employees are cross trained in their job duties. This avoids reduction in services when an employee is unexpectedly off work. This is an important strategy, especially during the uncertain times of the COVID Pandemic.
The League feels strongly that the services offered by the WCOOA offer value to our residents and supports a “Yes” vote for this levy.
Stedman notes, “As always, we remind you that Election Day is on November 2 and your voice is heard through your vote. Please make a plan today to vote on November 2 or vote early.”
