Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion

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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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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: 
Feb 26 2022 09:00 am
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: 
Feb 05 2022 10:00 am
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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Citizen's Guide

As a service to our community, The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area publishes the Citizen's Guide to Representative Government, a comprehensive collection of contact information for local, state, and national government offices, plus St. Joseph County voting information.

Local libraries, public offices, and businesses distribute the print edition the Citizen's Guide, and they are always available at community events where the League is present.

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Contact your representatives!

Submitted by in February 2018.

Action Alerts

Click on Read More to see our list of current elected officials at each level of government to contact your representatives about these and other issues.

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Helen Fluker Open and Accessible Government Award

Photo of 2015 Fluker Award recipient Sandy Praeger

Photo caption: Photographed above at the 2015 award ceremony are, from left, Eileen Larsen; Helen's husband Robert Fluker; 2015 award winner Sandy Praeger; Helen's son John Fluker; granddaughter Anne Fluker; granddaughter Mary Fluker; cousin John Naramore.

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Empowering Elections: How You Can Make a Difference

"Vote Like Democracy Depends on it" in red font and "(it does)" blue font over an outline of the US. LWVAC, QR Code, and VOTE411 logo at bottom.

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2024.

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Every voter should be able to have an easy and efficient experience at the polls. There are several ways YOU can help make that happen, including being a Poll Worker, an Election Poll Monitor, or part of the Voter Concierge Corps. However you decide to get involved, do something today to help ensure our elections are accessible and run as smoothly as possible.

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President's Message, August 2024

Janice holding sunflower

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
This election season continues to defy all norms. Do you agree? From August through the November 5 election, our League needs your help. Yes, you. We need to reach the public and energize them to register to vote, become informed through the league VOTE411 site, and make a specific plan on how they will vote. We have several ongoing events...

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6.24 Wow! Primary Candidate Forum Great Turnout!

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Submitted by Alachua County in June 2024.

Action Alerts

The LWV of Alachua County and the UF Bob Graham Center for Public Service hosted a highly successful, highly attended primary candidate forum on Sunday, 6/23/24, at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Sixteen candidates running for sheriff, county commission, Gainesville city commission, school board and state representative district 22 participated. They answered questions composed by the League while an overflow audience filled all the chairs, lined the staircases and watched from a balcony above. Afterward the crowd enjoyed free refreshments while talking with the candidates. Candidates and guests had glowing comments about the event.

Here's the Action Alert ask for this week...

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President's Message, June 2024

Janice holding sunflower

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
I love being the bearer of good news. And there’s plenty to share. For starters, on May 23, we had an energizing and fun in-person Annual Meeting. Then, on June 5, we had an informative, dynamic presentation and conversation about county elections and the question of at-large or single-member districts...

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