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LWVAC is hosting candidate forums for Alachua & Newberry elections

Local election candidate forum dates times locations

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

News

LWVAC is pleased to announce that we are hosting candidate forums for local municipal elections in Alachua and Newberry. Dillon Boatner, Voter Services chair, said pulling the events together in a short time has been challenging, but "we are excited to host forums for these elections to give candidates a setting to explain their positions on local issues, together."

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Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition Mission Statement 

Coalition members include ACLU of Southern California, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Starting Over, Starting Over Strong and LWV Riverside.

We are a diverse group of Riverside County residents and organizations calling on our Riverside County Board of Supervisors to provide much-needed accountability for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office.

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Effective Executive Branch of Local Government Study

In January 2022, the League of Women Voters of Hingham (LWVH) initiated a study to determine what makes an effective executive branch of Massachusetts (MA) local government. The executive branch includes the Select Board (SB) and Chief Municipal Officer (e.g., Town Administrator, Town Manager).

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SIA Delegates on Tour of the Capitol with Senator Oberacker

SIA 2023 delegates with Sen. Oberaker

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2023.

News

LOCAL STUDENTS  ATTENDED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY PROGRAM

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Shoreline Management (2023)

Submitted by Spokane Area in April 2023.

Position

The Shoreline Management Act was one of the first environmental laws passed in the state and came about from a citizens’ initiative.
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Update—our local League newsletter

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It's Here! The first PDF icon Update for 2025!

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Vermillion Legislative Cracker Barrel - Feb. 26

to-go coffee cup on a red background with sleeve featuring vermillion chamber & development company logo

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date: 
02/26/2022 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Sioux Falls Legislative Coffee - Districts 6, 11 & 15

to-go coffee cup featuring handwritten words Districts 6, 11 & 15 on a blue background beside details of Feb 5 2022 South Dakota legislative coffee in Sioux Falls

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date: 
02/05/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

The HUB at Southeast Technical Institute

Legislative Coffees are an opportunity to interact with your local legislators by asking them questions regarding current legislation. Legislators from districts 6, 11 and 15 have been invited to the Feb.

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Students Inside Albany and Youth Programs

LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany
In 2025 the conference will be held from May 18-21. Applications are now open.

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Absentee Ballot FAQ

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We recently reached out to Sault Sainte Marie City Clerk, Robin Troyer, about frequently asked absentee ballot questions we've heard from local LWV supporters and voters. First, if you have any questions about your ballot or the election process, you may directly reach the Sault City clerk's office at 906-632-5717 or via email at rtroyer [at] saultcity.com. Below are questions we asked and Ms. Troyer's answers:     

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