The Rhode Island League's annual program Meeting for the Membership meeting for 2021 is now available to view on YouTube here. 

AGENDA

6:00 Introduction: Jane Koster, President

REVIEW OF ACTIONS in 2020 to MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK
6:02 Voting Protection and Expansion – Jane Koster

6:07 People Powered Fair Maps – Faye Zuckerman

6:10 Local League Introductions
Nina Rossomando, President of South County League
Susan Wells, President of Newport League
Liz Head, President of Providence League
Susan Escherich, East Bay Members at Large

OPPORTUNITIES AND PRIORITIES IN 2021
6:20 League of Women Voters Advocacy Process - Liz Head

6:25 Consolidation of Voter Protections and Expansion, Open Government, and Civic Education Law Suit – Jane Koster

6:30 People Powered Fair Maps – Dixie Sampson, Coordinator, PPFM

6:35 Ongoing Advocacy: - Susan Escherich, Advocacy Committee
Supporting gun safety laws
Supporting gender equity in health insurance, doulas, etc.
Putting Board of Elections under Administrative Procedures Act
Supporting counting Prisoners at the ACI as coming from their home districts.
Supporting sound environmental policies – need for someone to track these bills and work on testimony

6:40 What is an Advocate – Mary Chace, League Lobbyist for Women’s Health

6:45 Member Suggestions and Questions – Anne Cohen, Board of Directors, Moderator

7:00 Adjourn