THE VOTER
 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
Update October 19 2021
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.
Members of the LWV of the Midland Area,

LWVMI will be holding a webinar on the status of the MICRC’s District Mapping progress on Wed., October 20 at 7:00 p.m. focusing on the citizens of communities in our area.  The League webinar presenter is Judy Karandjeff and she will cover Genesee, Midland, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Lapeer, Bay, Gladwin Counties. All local League members are encouraged to “Speak Up and Show Up” by attending the webinar if possible, and to also attend the closest Hearing, which is in Flint, on October 26.   The webinar on October 20 will be recorded and will be made available for members to view if they are not able to attend the webinar. 

For the first time in our State’s history, a commission of 13 randomly selected Michigan citizens - not politicians or lobbyists - are responsible for drawing fair and representative election districts. Please join in to hear about the proposed maps that will affect the counties in our area. Note: People can register to speak in person or virtually at these MICRC public hearings. Find out more during the webinar and help spread this information on how to participate in the MICRC Public Hearings!

Kim Steinke
LWV Midland Area President 


The link to register to attend this webinar is: 


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The League of Women Voters of the Midland Area recognizes that our members are our League’s most valuable asset!  Members give the League visibility and credibility:
·        Empowering voters to exercise their right to vote and to have that vote count.
·        Educating citizens and fostering dialogue to improve campaign finance transparency
·        Conducting candidate forums.
·        Providing Voters’ Guide information both through print and online (Vote 411) versions.
·        Advocating for positive change at the local, state and national levels that impacts us all.

As a member you belong to all three levels of the League; local, state and national. This year’s membership for an individual is $70, household membership is $105, the student membership is free*.

We now have two ways to renew your membership
·        Complete this form, pay by check and mail to LWV of the Midland Area PO Box 1203, Midland MI. 48641-1203.
·        NEW: Join online by using a credit card or PayPal. Visit our website at LWV-Midland.org click on Join/Renew.   
Last round of Redistricting public hearings started
The last round of public hearings will take place from October 11 to October 28. Details are available at https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html. Click on Meeting Notice "date" to see the official announcement and get access to the meeting online link.

The MICRC has scheduled Public Hearings on their draft maps. The public will be encouraged to comment on the draft maps as well as to advocate for their own Community of Interest maps.

Public comments, either in-person or remote are encouraged. Persons wishing to make in-person comments must sign up at the site prior to 7:30 pm. 

Persons wishing to make comments remotely must sign up in advance online.

Computer stations will be available at the Public Hearings so that the public can enter their comments and maps into the Public Comment Portal on the MICRC website. 

Additional hours have been added to this second round of public hearings and will be as follows:
12:30 Doors open
1:00-3:30 Public Hearing
4:30 Doors open
5:00-8:00 Public Hearing

After these hearings, the Commission will vote on proposed maps on Nov 5, 2021, starting the 45 day comment period.

December 30, 2021 is the first day the Commission can vote on the final maps.
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Board Members, 2020-2021
The board meets the First Thursday at Creative 360, 9:30am. Meetings may be held via ZOOM. Please email Kim Steinke or Katherine Redwine to inquire. All members are welcome. 

President - Kim Steinke
1st VP Membership - Carol McPherson
2nd VP Program - Judy Donahue
Secretary - Judy McDowell
Treasurer - Karen Sherwood
Director, Media & Webpage - Katherine Redwine
Director, Program - Sandy Collinson
Director, Advocacy - Sandy Haughton
Director, Membership - Anne Wallin
Director, Voter Service - Sue McCollister
Director, Advocacy - Iris Haynes
Director, Education - Judy Frock
Director, Natural Resources - Carole Swinehart
Director, Voter Service - Sharron Such
Director, Shadow Treasurer - Cindy Munro
P.O. Box 1203
Midland, MI 48641-1203
(989) 859-5597