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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.
Manatee County is advertising 5 openings on Children's Advisory Board....anyone interested?
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In Celebration of the 89th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution Granting Women the Right to Vote
Please join the Honorary Chair, Dr. Sarah Pappas and the Host Committee, the Sarasota and Manatee Commissions on the Status of Women, and the Sarasota and Manatee Leagues of Women Voters for a Luncheon,
Saturday August 22nd, 2009
Registration and Exhibits, 11:00AM-12 Noon
Lunch served at 12 noon
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Florida Chief Financial Officer
http://www.fldfs.com/Treasurer/Bio/ Tickets: $30.00
Reservations to SCSW 906 Golden Beach Blvd., Venice 34285 . For more information call 941-488-5082. menu choices are:chicken, fish, veggie plate
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DC Voting RightsFor over 200 years, the citizens of our nation’s capital have not been represented in the U.S. House or U.S. Senate as other citizens of the United States are. Because of this, their voices and their opinions on national issues have gone unheard while they have fought in our wars, served on our juries and dutifully paid their Federal taxes. Disenfranchisement of American citizens living in the District of Columbia is the last great exception to the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote.” At last some progress is being made.
Urge Congressman Buchanan, Senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez to support DC voting rights.*******************************************************************************************************************
Congressman Buchanan can be reached at his Bradenton office at 941-747-9081 or http://www.house.gov/ Senator Nelson can be reached at his toll-free number 1-888-671-4091.e-mail to billnelson.senate.gov/
Senator Martinez can be reached at his Tampa office 1-813-207-0509 or DC office 1-202-224-3041.
e-mail martinez.senate.gov/ ******************************************************************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************************************************************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 2008 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 BRADENTON HERALD 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 3, 2009 by Ilse Moon.
