League of Women Voters of Manatee County

Videos

The LWVMC has collected videos from our Hot Topics and special events. In support of an informed voter, we are also posting candidate forums and videos on voting issues. In addition, advocacy videos are below which relate to those issues that are important to the League of Women Votes and our democracy. Any additional video suggestions to those we have posted are welcome. Email info@lwvmanatee.org

INTRODUCTION TO THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

LWV – Creating a more perfect democracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD3hNEI1a9I
We are the League of Women Voters – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=undHUR0ckQs

Vote411.org – League of Women Voters voting information system –

Hot Topics and LWV of Manatee Presentations
(about 1 hour each)

Dark Money in Manatee County – February 8, 2021 Learn how dark money (special interest money where donor is unknown) has it affected local Manatee County elections and influenced the decisions of our County Commission. What, if anything, can be done. Speakers are Cathy Antunes, researcher and commentator and Joe McClash, prior County Commissioner and publisher.  Click Here
Additional Information
Article on Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizen’s United
E-Book Local Dark Money by Cathy Antunes
Instructions on How to Use the Florida Campaign Finance Database
Florida Campaign Finance Database

2020 Election Recap with Manatee Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett – January 26, 2021 Mike Bennett gives thoughts on the 2020 election process and answers many questions by the audience. Click Here

Plastics – Recycling is Not Enough – January 11, 2021
Learn the disturbing truth about plastics and local recycling management. What needs to happen to strengthen our regulation on waste disposal, plastic use and recycling. Learn what you can do to reduce your waste footprint. Get practical suggestions. Speakers are Mary DeJesus, Recycling Program Coordinator, Manatee County and Jana Hoefling and Cat Dillard, Co-Founders of Rethinking Plastics
Additional Information
Manatee County Recycling Information Click Here
Recycling Do’s and Don’ts from Manatee County Click Here
PDF of Presentation by Rethinking Plastics Click Here
Summary of Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 Click Here
550 Groups Ask Biden to Solve Plastic Pollution Crisis with 8 Executive Actions (English/Español) Click Here
Planet Money Wasteland Podcast Click Here

The New World of Health Care and A Business Case for Universal Health Care – December 12, 2020 The first speaker is Wendell Potter, an American advocate for health insurance payment reform, New York Times bestselling author, and former health insurance industry communications director. The second speaker is Ray Fusco is a retired healthcare administrator with over 40 years of experience managing for profit and not for profit healthcare entities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFd7_qA6SZ0

Innovative Solutions for Attainable Housing – November 9, 2020
The moderator is Diana Shoemaker, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County. The speakers are Bethany Snyder, Built for Zero (data driven approach to ending homelessness), Frank Wells, Chief Impact Officer of Bright House Community Trust, Geri Lopez, Manatee County Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Director. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEicFNUkAHY

Voting Security and Vote by Mail – May 18, 2020 Supervisor of Elections Michael Bennett talks about voting security measures, the ERIC system and answers voting questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilNbpv3jN0Q
Additional Information is below in “Voting Issues”

Charter Schools Accountability for Finances and Success – February 20,2020 A panel discussion. Shirley Brown, Sarasota County School Board, Mitchell Teitelbaum, Manatee School District General Council, Frank Pistella, Director of District Support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RBjfUi1HPI

Phosphate Mining in Manatee – Feb 11, 2019 Speakers from Suncoast Waterkeeper/Sarasota Sierra, The Mosaic Company and Manatee County Natural Resources. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QHV34r8Kg

Election Reform – Jan 14, 2019 Post 2018 election analysis of what election reform is needed. Some of the problems discussed were the recount in Palm Beach, ballot problems in Broward and pollicization of the election process. Speakers are the Manatee Supervisor of Elections and political science professor. It’s enlightening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mng9NsvrPy8

Manatee County’s Addiction Crisis – March 11, 2019 Manatee County was considered the opioid capitol of Florida. This program tells you about this crisis and explores what is being done https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quslf7ETSSI

The Judicial System – Jan 9, 2018 A look at separation of power, political and public pressures and our current judicial system from history Professor Alcock and retired Judge Haworth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV24gxSU8oI

Charter Government for Manatee County – March 15, 2017 First, charter basics with Rosalie Shaffer: what it is, how to adopt, pros and cons. In addition, speakers are Lourdes Ramirez, President of Sarasota County Community Associations and Jane Von Hahnmann, prior commissioner during a prior attempt to adopt charter government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78hrcwfmf_o

Solar Energy – Feb 14, 2017 This Hot Topic was the initiator of the Manatee Solar Coop, which enabled 75 homes in Manatee County to get low cost photovoltaic solar energy systems installed on their homes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRr07Mf8ZOo

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA LUNCH AND LEARN

Haven’t been able to join LWVFL webinars? Links to webinars are below.

July 31, 2020 LWV of Florida Lunch and Learn on Open Primaries –
This presentation has 3 speakers on Open Primaries: Former Congressman Jason Altmire, Senior VP of Open Primaries Jeremy Gruber and cochair Florida Open Primaries Steve Hough.

July 10,2020 Lunch and Learn Series: To Finish the Fight
This webinar featured Dr. Carolyn Jefferson Jenkins, former president of LWVUS. Dr. Jefferson-Jenkins gave a powerful presentation entitled “To Finish the Fight: which focused on diversity (and the lack of diversity) within the League and her recently published book: “The Untold Story of Women of Color in the League of Women Voters.”

VOTING ISSUES

ERIC – Florida has joined ERIC, a shared database created by the PEW Foundation to help maintain voter records by providing information so that that those who have died can be deleted from the voting population and individuals have moved away can be removed and those moved in can be encouraged to register. This 2-minute introductory video gives a good overview. Introduction to Electronic Registration Information Center

An older video with much more detail and provides an even better understanding. The Future of Voter Registration is Here | Pew

Article on voter fraud recommended by Mike Bennett, Manatee Supervisor of Elections Lets Put the Vote-by-Mail Fraud Myth to Rest/

ADVOCACY

Juvenile Justice – Pinellas public defender Patrice Moore and public-interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson share their experiences working with the juvenile justice system. https://www.pbs.org/video/pov-15-life-juvenile-justice-and-rehabilitation/

EVENTS

The 100 Year Birthday Celebration for the League of Women Voters. Speakers included our founder, Carrie Chapman Catt (played by Kathryn Chesley) and the President of the League of Women Voters of Florida, Patti Bingham. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCJsDjXCUT0