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Mission · News
Mission
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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HOT TOPIC You Are Invited... and bring your friends SPEAKER: Commissioner Nora Patterson REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Monday, February 8, 2010 from 11:30-1:00at Universal-Unitarian Fellowship Hall
322 15th Street West, Bradenton
Do bring brown bag lunch, your neighbors, relatives and friends to learn more about this critical issue and its effect on our lives. Stay for discussion and plan of action. We will be honored today by a Manatee County Proclamation celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters to be read by Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash
and followed by Sarasota Commissioner Nora Patterson's presentation. Commissioner Patterson chairs the Metropolitan Planning Organization, serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Counties, the Airport Advisory Board, the West Coast Inland Navigational District and TBARTA as well as the Board of Independent Transportion Network. Please join us. For more information and/or reservation please contact Lee Levine at 355-5307 or leelevine @comcast.net Hold the date -- Annual meeting April 17, 2010 at University Pk CC All are welcome to attend Call Jo Williams for information regarding reservations.
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******************************************************************************************************************** Contact your Florida state representatives and senators regarding issues of concern to you.Rep. Ron Reagan 941-727-6447
Rep. Bill Galvano 941-708-4968
Rep. Keith Fitzgerald 941-955-8077
Rep. Frank Peterman 941-708-8570
Sen. Mike Bennett 941-727-6349
Sen. Lisa Carlton 1-888-349-3042
Sen. Arthenia Joyner 1-813-233-2857 ********************************************************************************************************************
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LOCAL VOICES FORUMThe League's Hot Topics will be rebroadcast every week on METV.
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The 2008 Voter Information Guide, incorporating the League's Citizen's Guide to Government Officials is now available. You should be able to get copies from the Supervisor of Elections, local public libraries, or from Pat Arends. Call her at 383-6235 if you cannot get one elsewhere. For 2009 informaion, check this web site under addresses. ********************************************************************************************************************JOIN THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MANATEE COUNTY
The League of Women Voters celebrated its birthday on February 14. As the League honors the years of work its members accomplished, it is also looking to the future. In 2009 League members will continue their commitment to improving communities across the country. As a nonpartisan political organization with over 850 local and state affiliates, the League is one of America's most trusted organizations. As we celebrate the difference we have made over the years, we remain focused on the future, working to keep Manatee County strong, healthy and vibrant. This year, the League remains committed to our mission to educate and engage members of the community in their government. The LWV of Manatee County has an active agenda this year. Our members work toward our goals every day by reaching out to new citizens and first-time voters, protecting our natural resources, improving our election systems and holding public forums on government transparency and other important issues.We are -
Empowering millions of voters to protect their right to vote
Working to ensure that ALL votes are counted and all voices are heard
Preserving our constitutional rights by safeguarding civil liberties.
Acting as a force for positive change in our communities and in our democracy
We believe that sensible, responsible, civil discourse and action based on substance, rather than partisan battles is essential if we are to avoid polarization and get something done. We believe that American democracy is at risk and that now is the time to act. Years of band-aid solutions and neglect have allowed the mechanisms of many of our government systems to become weak
Call Marcia Roger, 792-3958 for membership information and application. Membership is open to men and women of all ages. Members have an opportunity to study issues affecting their lives and to promote action agreed on by a consensus of members.
The League does not support or oppose individual candidates.
P.O. Box 1511
Bradenton, FL 34206-1511
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Our thanks to the Westminster Comminities of Florida for sponsoring our newsletter, The VOTER.
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Equal Rights Amendment
Please do your part right now while the time is Ripe. Please contact and/or visit your Florida legislators to ask them to "cosponsor and vote for the ERA bill".
The League is supporting the push to approve the Equal Rights Amendment this year. Check the web site www.RatifyERAflorida.net for more information.
League of Women Voters of Manatee County
P. O. Box 1511 · Bradenton, FL · 34206
TELEPHONE: (941) 744-9692
Last modified March 25, 2009 by Ilse Moon.
