LWVRI - Providence

The League of Women Voters Providence serves the city of Providence and the surrounding area. It is one of the oldest Leagues in the country. It was chartered in 1919, very shortly after the League of Women Voters was created as a division of the National American Women Suffrage Association at the NAWSA convention in St. Louis, MO March 1919.

Besides holding our own Conversation series and the Lippitt House Discussions, the Providence League is actively pursuing improved funding for Public Libraries and monitoring School Building Repairs. In addition, we would like to start an Education Observer Corps. The Providence School Board meets the second Wednesday of the month. If interested, contact Liz Head emhead603 [at] hotmail.com.

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Education

Committee Contact

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Liz Head

Email:

emhead603@hotmail.com

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Rhode Island

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Providence Special Referendum on Pension Obligation Bonds June 7, 2022 - Research

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

Research & Studies

“Providence’s pension payments are growing faster than the City’s revenues – leaving less and less funding for the critical investments that make our neighborhoods better,” –

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2022.

Event Date:

04/27/2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Event location:

Zoom Meeting

Watch video: https://youtu.be/QdAI35wuA-g?t=102
Michael DiBiase on ARPA Funds presentation slides - https://tinyurl.com/4sc7vh6b
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) report analyzing Governor Daniel J. McKee’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget, including American Rescue Plan (ARPA) expenditures, the state budget surplus, and the fiscal outlook for future budget years - https://ripec.org/fy-2023-budget-outlook/
Providence ARPA spending plan: https://tinyurl.com/2p89etfp

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2022.

Blog Post

At a special meeting 4/14 the Providence City Council approved for the second and final time the new voting maps for the city. The vote was 12-2
No votes were LaFortune and Castillo. Ryan abstained Watch video: https://youtu.be/kYHk5EEO7SM. To see the new map: https://council.providenceri.gov/ward-boundaries/
Read the Committee on Ward Boundaries Report: https://tinyurl.com/2p8d5ed8 to understand the complexities of drawing lines.

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

News

As part of Civic Learning Week Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of civic health, and democracy in crisis in their upcoming community conversation series on Zoom. Wed

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/09/2022 - 9:30am

Event location:

Zoom Meeting

Contact Liz Head for Zoom invitation if you are interested. emhead603 [at] hotmail.com

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

News

This is a very busy and hugely important year for our city. First and foremost is the once in a decade review of the Providence City Charter and an opportunity to change it.

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/16/2022 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

Event Date:

03/09/2022 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

News

Videos:
The Role of Civic Education and Its Importance for Civic Health - https://youtu.be/FB074VwW8c4
The Importance of Media Literacy and Combating Fake News - https://youtu.be/xBP98nAxu5o

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2022.

News

NEW: a final Ward map (for redistricting) was voted out of the Ward Boundaries Committee and is available online. Special City Council meeting is scheduled for Mon 3/14 @ 4:30 to accept and receive the work of the Ward Boundaries Committee (for redistricting). For more information check out the council's dedicated Ward Boundaries page - https://council.providenceri.gov/ward-boundaries/

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LWVRI - Providence

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All Posts Related to this Committee

Providence Special Referendum on Pension Obligation Bonds June 7, 2022 - Research

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) - MONEY: A WINDFALL FROM UNCLE SAM

Providence Committee on Ward Boundaries Report

Rhode Island Civic Learning Week - March 7-11

Rescheduled Providence Leadership/Board Meeting

Observer Corps - Providence City Council Report February 2022

“Democracy in Crisis: The Importance of Media Literacy and Combating Fake News” Community Conversation

“Democracy in Crisis: The Role of Civic Education and Its Importance for Civic Health” Community Conversation

DEMOCRACY IN CRISIS – PROMOTING CIVIC EDUCATION & COMBATING FAKE NEWS: Community Conversations - March 9 and 16

Redrawing Providence Ward Boundaries

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