The Voter - October 2019
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October 2019 Edition - Click here
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Check out the latest issue of our League's local newsletter!
October 2019 Edition - Click here
Past Issues - Click Here
Upcoming LWVCC Events
Taking Action Meeting
Abolishing the Electoral College
When: October 20, 2019, 2-4pm
Contact: Trisha Crowley tcrowley9491@gmail.com
We will hear a short presentation on why the Electoral College system should be abolished and how to do it.
We will follow with addressing postcards to federal legislators urging them to support House Joint Resolution 7 to amend the US Constitution.
If interested, please RSVP with Trisha Crowley at tcrowley9491@gmail.com
Abolishing the Electoral College
When: October 20, 2019, 2-4pm
Contact: Trisha Crowley tcrowley9491@gmail.com
We will hear a short presentation on why the Electoral College system should be abolished and how to do it.
We will follow with addressing postcards to federal legislators urging them to support House Joint Resolution 7 to amend the US Constitution.
If interested, please RSVP with Trisha Crowley at tcrowley9491@gmail.com
Ranked Choice Voting Presentation
When: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, 7-8:30pm
Where: Urbana Library, Lewis Auditorium
RSVP Link: click here
Ben Chapman, Director of FairVote Illinois, will describe how voting for your first, second and third choice candidates at the same time can increase voting turnout and more accurately reflect people’s choices. Some elections are already using Ranked Choice voting and Ben will describe the results. Legislation has been introduced into Congress and into the Illinois Legislature to use this system in future elections.
Come learn about this different election system.
When: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, 7-8:30pm
Where: Urbana Library, Lewis Auditorium
RSVP Link: click here
Ben Chapman, Director of FairVote Illinois, will describe how voting for your first, second and third choice candidates at the same time can increase voting turnout and more accurately reflect people’s choices. Some elections are already using Ranked Choice voting and Ben will describe the results. Legislation has been introduced into Congress and into the Illinois Legislature to use this system in future elections.
Come learn about this different election system.
Holiday Social 2019
Analog Wine Library
129 N. Race St., Urbana
Thursday, December 5th, 5:00-7:00PM
Come socialize with old League friends and new at Analog Wine Library in Urbana on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00--7:00 pm It's a cash bar--League is providing hors d'ouvres. Bring a friend!
129 N. Race St., Urbana
Thursday, December 5th, 5:00-7:00PM
Come socialize with old League friends and new at Analog Wine Library in Urbana on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00--7:00 pm It's a cash bar--League is providing hors d'ouvres. Bring a friend!
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