Other Issues

From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.

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).

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2023.

News

LOCAL STUDENTS ATTENDED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
STUDENTS INSIDE ALBANY PROGRAM

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

It's Here! The Pre-Election Issue of Update.

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date:

02/26/2022 - 9:00am

Event location:

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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.

Students Inside Albany
Pauline (Polly) Kennedy and Ava Calhoun were named the 2024 recipients of the Students Inside Albany Scholarship.

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: