Upcoming Events
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County proudly presents the Primary 2020 Candidate Forum!
Questions for the candidates can be submitted ahead of the forum at: https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/ask-the-candidates.html
Candidate Forum promptly starts at 7pm. Doors will open ~6:30pm.
Moderator: Trisha Crowley/Peggy LaFrance
7:00 - 7:30 Circuit Clerk: Robert Burkhalter; Susan McGrath
7:35 - 8:20 Champaign County Circuit Judge: Troy Lozar; David Moore; Ramona Sullivan; Ruth Wyman
8:25 - 8:55 County Board 8: Emily Rodriguez; Giraldo Rosales
Bring a friend!
Co-hosted with NAACP Champaign County, and the The News-Gazette
Questions for the candidates can be submitted ahead of the forum at: https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/ask-the-candidates.html
Candidate Forum promptly starts at 7pm. Doors will open ~6:30pm.
Moderator: Trisha Crowley/Peggy LaFrance
7:00 - 7:30 Circuit Clerk: Robert Burkhalter; Susan McGrath
7:35 - 8:20 Champaign County Circuit Judge: Troy Lozar; David Moore; Ramona Sullivan; Ruth Wyman
8:25 - 8:55 County Board 8: Emily Rodriguez; Giraldo Rosales
Bring a friend!
Co-hosted with NAACP Champaign County, and the The News-Gazette
Kitchen Table Workshop & Social
Learn, Contribute, and Connect
February 2, 2020
Kitchen Table is an event for new and existing League members as well as volunteers and those who are just curious from the general public.
There will be a workshop on “Helping Friends Vote Local”. The March 17th Primary Election is quickly approaching, and many people still do not know who is running or why it matters. Some people don't even know the election is coming up. As such, the voter turnout is expected to be quite low. But you can help change that. We’ll discuss information, resources, and tools that can help make the voting process easy for you & your friends. The information we provide is non-partisan, and we don't endorse any candidates. This information will be useful for anyone that wants to know more about the upcoming local election.
Once business is done, we’ll connect with friends & allies over coffee or drinks in downtown Champaign at “Neil St Blues” (301 N Neil St).
Bring a friend!
3:30 pm Workshop at Champaign Public Library, Robeson's Room A & B, 200 W Green, Champaign
5:00 pm Social at Neil St Blues, Downtown Champaign, 301 N. Neil St.
Learn, Contribute, and Connect
February 2, 2020
Kitchen Table is an event for new and existing League members as well as volunteers and those who are just curious from the general public.
There will be a workshop on “Helping Friends Vote Local”. The March 17th Primary Election is quickly approaching, and many people still do not know who is running or why it matters. Some people don't even know the election is coming up. As such, the voter turnout is expected to be quite low. But you can help change that. We’ll discuss information, resources, and tools that can help make the voting process easy for you & your friends. The information we provide is non-partisan, and we don't endorse any candidates. This information will be useful for anyone that wants to know more about the upcoming local election.
Once business is done, we’ll connect with friends & allies over coffee or drinks in downtown Champaign at “Neil St Blues” (301 N Neil St).
Bring a friend!
3:30 pm Workshop at Champaign Public Library, Robeson's Room A & B, 200 W Green, Champaign
5:00 pm Social at Neil St Blues, Downtown Champaign, 301 N. Neil St.
What the Income Tax Debate is All About
What is a graduated income tax, and what are the complications of such a change?
Richard Kaplan, law professor at the University of Illinois, will be speaking about the concept of a graduated income tax. Professor Kaplan, an internationally recognized expert on U.S. taxation and tax policy, has lectured in these areas on three continents, testified before the U.S. Congress on several occasions, and written innovative course books on income taxation and international taxation.
There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Robeson Rooms A&B. 7pm - 8:30pm.
Richard Kaplan, law professor at the University of Illinois, will be speaking about the concept of a graduated income tax. Professor Kaplan, an internationally recognized expert on U.S. taxation and tax policy, has lectured in these areas on three continents, testified before the U.S. Congress on several occasions, and written innovative course books on income taxation and international taxation.
There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Robeson Rooms A&B. 7pm - 8:30pm.
Engaging the Young Adult Voter
Wednesday, February 5⋅7:15 – 8:30pm
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is supporting year-long efforts of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated—Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter—and other local organizations as they host a series of election and voter informational sessions throughout 2019-2020 to prepare for upcoming local and national elections.
Topic: Engaging the Young Adult Voter
Speaker: TBA
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is supporting year-long efforts of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated—Epsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter—and other local organizations as they host a series of election and voter informational sessions throughout 2019-2020 to prepare for upcoming local and national elections.
Topic: Engaging the Young Adult Voter
Speaker: TBA
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County proudly presents the Primary 2020 Candidate Forum!
Questions for the candidates can be submitted ahead of the forum at: AskTheCandidates@lwvchampaigncounty.org
Or through our website: http://lwvchampaigncounty.org/
Candidate Forum promptly starts at 7pm. Doors will open ~6:30pm.
Moderator: Peggy LaFrance
7:00 - 7:45 U.S. House of Representative - IL-13: Betsy Dirksen Londrigan; Stefanie Smith
7:50 - 8:20 County Board 6: DeShawn Williams; Charles Young
8:25 - 8:55 County Board 10: Mary King; Connie Dillard-Myers
(County Board 9 is still pending candidate confirmation)
9:00 - 9:30 County Board 9: Cynthia Fears; Jennifer Straub
Bring a friend!
Co-hosted with NAACP Champaign County, and the The News-Gazette
Questions for the candidates can be submitted ahead of the forum at: AskTheCandidates@lwvchampaigncounty.org
Or through our website: http://lwvchampaigncounty.org/
Candidate Forum promptly starts at 7pm. Doors will open ~6:30pm.
Moderator: Peggy LaFrance
7:00 - 7:45 U.S. House of Representative - IL-13: Betsy Dirksen Londrigan; Stefanie Smith
7:50 - 8:20 County Board 6: DeShawn Williams; Charles Young
8:25 - 8:55 County Board 10: Mary King; Connie Dillard-Myers
(County Board 9 is still pending candidate confirmation)
9:00 - 9:30 County Board 9: Cynthia Fears; Jennifer Straub
Bring a friend!
Co-hosted with NAACP Champaign County, and the The News-Gazette
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Taking Action: Fair Tax Amendment
When: January 19, 2020, 2-4pm
Where: 1004 Mayfair Rd, Champaign
Contact: Trish Crowley 217-649-3500, tcrowley9491@gmail.com
At this meeting we will be learning about the Fair Tax Amendment and the LWVIL’s campaign in support of it. We will discuss ways that we as members can get involved in gathering local support for the passage of the Amendment in November.
Where: 1004 Mayfair Rd, Champaign
Contact: Trish Crowley 217-649-3500, tcrowley9491@gmail.com
At this meeting we will be learning about the Fair Tax Amendment and the LWVIL’s campaign in support of it. We will discuss ways that we as members can get involved in gathering local support for the passage of the Amendment in November.
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Voter Registration 101
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Voter Registration 101 is for everyone interested in being part of our League’s focus on increasing voter registration and education throughout Champaign County. The session covers registering voters using the paper one-page form and helping voters register online. You’ll learn how to make registration easy for voters and have a chance to practice what you’ve learned.
Training session attendance is limited to 20. Reserve your spot now by sending an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org by January 12. Please type Voter Registration 101 January 14 in the subject line.
Training session attendance is limited to 20. Reserve your spot now by sending an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org by January 12. Please type Voter Registration 101 January 14 in the subject line.