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.
Yes on Y and Z Kickoff Event with Fair Maps Colorado
On Tuesday, August 21 at 9:00 am join the League of Women Voters; co-chairs Regent Heidi Ganahl, Kent Thiry, and Joe Zimlich; more than 100 community, civic, and business groups; many supporting individuals; and special guest Governor John Hickenlooper for the metro Denver area kickoff event at the History Colorado Center in Denver. Learn more about supporting Amendment Y (congressional) and Amendment Z (legislative), the two fair redistricting reform ballot questions to be decided by voters in the November general election on November 6 Details.
Free and open to the public. Bring your League friends, family and neighbors!
Help make Colorado a model for fair and effective representation at both the congressional and legislative levels.
For more information, visit the Fair Maps Colorado web site here.
Please RSVP on the Fair Maps Colorado event web page here.
Voter Service Committee Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Voter Service Committee will meet on Wednesday morning, August 23 at Southglenn Public Library. Info.
Management Team Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Management Team will meet on Monday evening, August 27 at Castlewood Public Library. More.
Welcome Back to League Event
Join us for a sneak preview and discussion of this political landscape at our special WELCOME BACK TO LEAGUE party featuring noted Colorado pollster and political analyst, Floyd Ciruli.
Bring your family, friends, and prospective League of Women Voters members!
Topics will include:
• What federal and state issues will be impacted by this election
• The impact of who is elected to control the U.S Congress and/or the Colorado Legislature
• What the polls indicate
• The role of Big and Dark money
• His take on other important issues that may surface
Details.
☆ WE'RE CELEBRATING! ☆
Three Reasons to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The League of Women Voters is celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 25 because:
• Registering and voting is the best way for each of us to decide what happens in our country. Health care. Education. The environment. Immigration. Drawing districts fairly. Our place in the world. It all comes down to the people we elect. Eager to make a difference? Start by becoming a loud and proud supporter of voter registration!
• The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties registers voters at many events during each year. Add that to the efforts of other Leagues across the United States and it means that from coast to coast, more people can participate in the decision making and many people hear our message that voter registration is important.
• Join LWV and help us with voter registration. And, even if you can't help, you can help publicize in social media, encourage people you know to get registered or update their address, and spread the word.
Resources include our League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Election Central pages with links to county and state voter registration information here, the National Voter Registration Day web site here, and the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties individualized November ballot information for voters starting October 9 on our Vote411 web site here.
☆ IT'S EASY TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE ☆
Did you know? You can register to vote or change your address online 24/7 by going to the Colorado Secretary of State's web site here. It's easy and only takes a couple of minutes.
LWVCO Making Democracy Work!™ Conference
Join us at the League of Women Voters of Colorado's annual Making Democracy Work!™ Conference, network with other Colorado Leaguers, and share information to help your local League GROW, CHANGE, AND BE MORE EFFECTIVE AT OUTREACH.
Think Before You Ink
It's petition signature season. See our League of Women Voters tips to help understand what you're really signing
Download the tips here.
LWVCO Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with news from State League by reading their League of Women Voters of Colorado's Voter newsletter here.
LWVCO Legislative Letter
The Colorado League of Women Voters Legislative Action Committee offers a subscriptions to their 2018 Legislative Newsletter. The General Assembly session begins on Wednesday, January 10 and every two weeks subscribers receive up-to-date information on bills our State League supports or opposes and their progress through the Colorado General Assembly. To subscribe, visit the LWVCO Legislative Action web page.
The cost is $30. Those wishing to not pay for a subscription may find this information without charge on this same Legislative Action web page once it's posted several days later.
You can also sign up for the State League Legislative Action Committee's free emails with legislative news and action alerts. You'll find the free email signup form on the right side of that same Legislative Action web page here.
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
☆ VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6 ☆
For information on this year's General Election on Tuesday, November 6, to register to vote, to update your voter registration, or to find ballot drop-off locations, visit the Arapahoe County Elections web site here or the Douglas County Elections web site here.Check out our Vote411 web page for personalized local voter information
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