League of Women Voters®
of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties
Making Democracy Work
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. League membership is open to women and men.
Voter Registration
MEMBER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties members are asked to volunteer for a Voter Registration Event at a U.S. Naturalization Services ceremony hosted by the Aurora Mayor and City Council. This event will be at the Aurora Municipal Center on August 17. Please sign up in advance by contacting Paula Moore. Details.
LWVCO A Vote to Celebrate!
The League of Women Voters of Colorado A Vote to Celebrate! event on Sunday, August 20 is a celebration of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed woman in the U.S. the right to vote. Enjoy the "War of Roses" story told by Dennis Gallagher, an extraordinary storyteller. Also included is a reception with generous hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Colorado 501(c)3. The registration deadline is August 14.
The A Vote to Celebrate! flyer is available here.
See the State League's web site for more information and to register.
And you'll find more information on our League Programs page here.
Management Team Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Management Team will meet on Monday evening, August 28 at Castlewood Public Library. More.
Aurora City Council Candidate Forum
Join us to see and hear the Candidates for Aurora City Council as the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas County moderates a candidate forum at the Aurora Central Public Library on Tuesday evening, August 29. The event is free and open to the public. Details.
Aurora City Mayoral Candidate Forum
Join us to see and hear the Candidates for Aurora Mayor as the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas County moderates a candidate forum at the Aurora Central Public Library on Thuresday evening, August 31. The event is free and open to the public. Details.
New and Prospective Member Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties will host a get together for New and Prospective Members on Thursday evening, September 7. Join us and learn about the benefits of League. Details.
September Combined Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties September Combined Meeting on Monday evening, September 11 at Las Brisas will feature guest speaker Natalie O'Donnell Wood from the Bell Policy Center with important information about Health Care. Details.
LWVCO Making Democracy Work!™ Conference 2017
Join the League of Women Voters of Colorado at their Making Democracy Work!™ Conference 2017 on Saturday, September 16 to learn what you can do to combat the effects of dark money on our elections.
The registration deadline is Friday, September 1.
The Making Democracy Work!™ flyer is available here.
See the State League's web site for more information and to register.
And you'll find more information on our League Programs page here.
Voter Registration
MEMBER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties members are asked to volunteer for a Voter Registration Event at Windcrest Retirement Community. Info.
Lunch Bunch
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties September Lunch Bunch meeting, a social event for Leaguers, will be on Wednesday, September 27. More.
Aurora City Council Candidate Forum
This is your chance to see and hear the Candidates for Aurora City Council. Sponsored by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Sentinel, the Business and Professional Women of Aurora, the Aurora Election Commission, and the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties.
Join us in the Aurora City Council Chambers for this event on Wednesday evening, October 4. It is free and open to the public. Details.
Communicating Effectively With Your Representative
On the subject of action alerts, here are some helpful tips on how to contact your representatives effectively from the Jefferson County League's newsletter:
A quick telephone call to your representative is easiest. Most legislators count calls supporting or opposing bills and those from their own constituents count the most.
Email is another good way to communicate with your legislator. Here are some tips to communicate your position to your representative:
□ State the bill number in the subject line
□ Keep the email short and to the point
□ If you have a personal story relevant to the issue, include it
□ Use bullets when possible to make it more readable
Election Central 2017
Find information about How to Register to Vote and Detailed Information About the November 7, 2017 Election on the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Election Central web pages.
Check out our Vote411 web page for personalized local voter information
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