LWV October 2020 Voter - Election Edition

THE VOTER

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA

October 2020

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Election 2020

The League of Women Voters is a national, political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in their government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League is non-partisan and as an organization does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties.

Voting Absentee: information on voting absentee

101: Voting Absentee in the City of Midland

MI SOS Q&A - Michigan.gov/vote. There are answers for almost any question.

Important:

Sign and Date the back of the return envelope
Use two stamps
Mail early (OCT 19 at the latest)

Or Drop off ballot at your clerk's office

Find your clerk (type in your information - it will give your voting location, your clerk's office, etc.)

or Drop off ballot in official drop box

Drop Box Location for Midland County. You must use the drop box in your jurisdiction (City of Midland, township or Coleman City)

VOTERS GUIDES

Print Voter Guide Coming October 10

One of our League's most visible voter service activities is the production of the nonpartisan Voter Guide, to be distributed October 10 as an insert in the Midland Daily News. League volunteers perform information gathering, preliminary editing and proofing tasks, while layout, printing and distribution are provided by Midland Daily News, with funding from local businesses and individuals and generous donations from our members. The Guides are also distributed to the Grace A. Dow Library, senior centers, and other community outlets.

If you could use some Guides for your groups or organizations, contact Sue McCollister, Voter Services Chair, suedonmc@aol.com or 989-631-4180.

A copy is now available online.

VOTE411.org has candidate information for all races on your ballot!

Candidate Forums

Candidate Forums have been recorded and are available for viewing on YouTube and MCTV. Links below:

Midland Co. 6th Dist Commissioner

Eric Dorrien (R) and Brandon Sims (D). youtube

Midland City Council Wards 1 & 3

Pam Hall (ward 1), Jeremy Rodgers (ward 1) and Steve Arnosky (ward 3).

youtube

Midland County Drain Commissioner

Joe Sova (R) and JCalvin Wentworth (D). youtube

MI Legislature Dist 98

Sarah Schultz (D) and Annette Glenn (R). youtube

MPS School Board

Two forums were held for Midland Public Schools Board of Education on September 24. Recordings of the forums will be available for viewing online via YouTube and MCTV.

The school board candidates are as follows:

4 year term with 2 seats open

John Hatfield

Kurt Yockey
Lynn Baker - incumbent

Betsy Diegel

6 year term with 2 seats open
Tiffany Torain
Brad Blasy - incumbent
Scott McFarland - incumbent

Please check our web page for updates.

Donations to Education Fund by Credit Card

The LWV of the United States has instituted a new service for local Leagues. You may now make donations to the LWV Education Fund by credit card. These donations are tax deductible in the amount allowed by law. You will recieve a receipt for donations of $250 or more from the LWV-Education Fund.

Credit Card Donations

Upcoming Events

Please check the web page for information about Candidate Forums and other events.

Nov 10, 7pm. Virtual Presentation by Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, author of The Untold Story of Women of Color in the League of Women Voters. Members should have received an evite invitation. If you did not, use this link to RSVP by Oct 30: http://evite.me/mYTWB8UCaa

Board meetings will be conducted remotely for the remainder of 2020. A decision regarding in-person meetings will be made near the end of the year.

Board Members 2020-2021

The board meets the First Thursday of each month at Creative360, 9:30-11:30. In-person board meetings are suspended for the remainder of 2020. All members are welcome.

President - Kim Steinke

Treasurer - Karen Sherwood*

Secretary - Judy McDowell

VP Membership - Carol McPherson

VP Program - Judy Donahue*

Director, Voter Service - Sue McCollister

Director, Natural Resources - Sandy Collinson*

Director, Sandy Haughton*

Director, Media & Webpage - Katherine Redwine

Director, Sharron Such

Director, Kathryn (Kathy) Miller

Director, Cindy LeVasseur