LWV June 2020 Voter

THE VOTER

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA

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June 2020

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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.

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.

Please see LWV CEO Virginia Case's blog post "Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community"

Candidate Forum for Midland County Sheriff

June 19, 12:30 - 1:30 pm on Zoom

Register at least one day before the program and you will be sent instructions about how to join the session.

Register on the Senior Services web page or call 989-633-3790.

This August, Midland County voters will have an opportunity to vote on who will be our next Sheriff. Many residents will vote long before that date with an absentee ballot. Since all three candidates are running as Republicans, the decision will really be made in the primaries rather than in November. To help you weigh this important decision before you cast your ballot, the League of Women Voters will facilitate a Candidate forum hosted by Senior Services online on the Zoom platform.

Candidates A. J. Beagle, Myron Greene, and Laura Lee will each have a chance to tell you about themselves, their qualifications, and plans if elected, then will each have an opportunity to answer questions submitted by attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear what the candidates have to say and to submit your questions!

This Zoom presentation will also be aired on MCTV and posted after the event on YouTube.

Vote411.org

Information on August 4 primary election candidates in races at the federal, state and local levels (including townships) will be available starting June 21 at www.VOTE411.org, the LWV online voter guide. Just enter your address to get personalized information on candidates and issues. Local ballot proposals are also included in VOTE411, along with other election-related information.

For the general election on November 3, VOTE411.org will again provide access to information on candidates at the federal, state and local levels. Contested local races in the general election include Drain Commissioner, District 6 County Commissioner, City Council Wards 1 and 3, and various township races. The LWV will also publish its traditional hard copy voter guide that will be distributed in October as an insert in the Midland Daily News.

Voter Service - August 4 Primary

There are 15 contested races in Midland County for the August 4 Primary*. Contested races are:

Drain Commissioner

Jennifer Miller (R) - Primary

Joe Sova (R) - Primary

Calvin Wentworth (D) - General

Sheriff

Al Beagle (R) - Primary

Myron Greene (R) - Primary

Laura Lee (R) - Primary

City Council Ward 1 - Primary

Pam Hall

Jeremy Rodgers

City Council Ward 3 - Primary

Steve Arnosky

Matt Rapanos

And 10 Primary-contested Township races

You may consult Vote411.org beginning June 20, for candidate information in time to vote absentee ballots.

*This information only covers Midland County. Other state and federal races will be included in the Aug. 4 primary.

Check the web page for updates.

Upcoming Events

June 19, 12:30pm - Sheriff Candidate Forum, via Zoom

August 4, 7am-8pm - Primary election

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 - Carole Swinehart

Director, Natural Resources - Sandy Collinson*

Director, Sandy Haughton*

Director, Media & Webpage - Katherine Redwine

Director, Sharron Such

Director, Education, Terry Townley