THE VOTER
 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDLAND AREA
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
September 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.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
TUE SEPT 28, 2021
This Program is CANCELLED due to spread of COVID

Focus on Education - Thurs, Sept 16, 7 pm
Creative 360, 1517 Bayliss, Midland 48640
ADVOCACY - Current Issues
Michigan
On September 2, 2021, a statewide ballot proposal was introduced that will put up barriers to voting and remove options for registered voters in Michigan. Requiring voters to show their IDs when voting in person or absentee will lead to voter disenfranchisement across our state when we already know that our elections are fair and secure. Press Release: LWVMI opposes attempts to restrict voting rights
Click here here to watch a June 28, 2021 conference concerning the Anti-Voter Legislation in Michigan, featuring Voting Rights Attorney Sharon Dolente and LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase-Solomon.


National Lifers Association Rally: October 14, 2021, Noon-3:00, Michigan Capital, Lansing. The rally will highlight the need for criminal justice reforms.
National
League Update Sept 2021 - discusses Texas abortion law
On Saturday, October 2, the ‘Women’s March’ will convene in Washington, DC, with sister marches around the country to defend reproductive rights in light of the SCOTUS ruling.
The League of Women Voters of the United States has a regular newsletter called League Update. You must sign up to receive this newsletter. Sign up for the League Update.

The LWV of Michigan has a newsletter called League Links sent to all members after each monthly state Board meeting. Look for LWVMI in your email.

Both organizations send out periodic updates when there are urgent messages and an immediate need for a response.

Please look for LWVUS news in your email.

Upcoming dates:

CANCELLED Sept 16, 7pm: Focus on Education
Creative 360, 1517 Bayliss, Midland 48640

Oct 13, hours tbd, Senior Expo, Midland Mall
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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