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League of Women Voters
Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy
Celebrating Local Women in Government
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In early August Whitman County Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring “It has been a learning experience finding the names of these women,” said Mary August 18, 2020, Day of Women Leaders in Whitman County on the 100th anniversary of Collins, another committee member. “We will set an event to reintroduce the council ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution that granted some members and thank them personally for their time in office.” The names of every women suffrage. woman council member will be listed on a special certificate to each of the country’s 16
During the last six months a three-member committee of League of Women Voters of communities when the time comes. Pullman has been searching – COVID-wise – to find the names of women who were elected The League’s “birthday” was Feb. 14, 1920. The amendment was passed by Congress on mayor and city council members in Whitman County communities over the last 100 years. June 4, 1919, and ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. The party to recognize these city government
“We felt this was one marvelous way we could recognize the League’s 100th anniversary leaders will be held when it is safe to gather the women in one location. and remind county residents of the women who have made contributions to county and city governments over the last decades,” said Karen Kiessling, League committee member.
In the Spotlight, Carolyn Joswig-Jones
What brought you to Pullman? I moved to Pullman in the Fall of 1998 when my husband was offered a research faculty position at WSU. We found Pullman to be a wonderful place to raise our family and I found myself volunteering for PTA, Booster Clubs and the Lentil festival, one of my favorite local
How the public meetings will be held depends on conditions as the time nears. Please check our website for and what interests you about the League?
information as the date approaches.
Coming in mid-October Check www.lwvpullman.org for details Pullman Regional Hospital Update Date: November 5 Check www.lwvpullman.org for details
When: Third Tuesdays, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Check the website www.lvwpullman.org for further information
September 15 – Superior Court Judge Libey October 20 – When League Goes to Court November 17 – Panel Discussion: “Black Lives Matter” December 15 – LWVWA Civics Textbook, The State We're In
events.
What caused you to join the League of Women Voters of Pullman
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I found myself looking for ways to volunteer in our community. I was taken in by the wide variety of issues and topics, national, state and local, the League is involved with. I felt welcomed even when I said I was overwhelmed with how little I know about politics. I like that the League is a nonpartisan political organization. I like the value the League places on education. I never felt pressured, but I did need a little push. The LWV of Pullman members make me feel useful.
What topics would you like the League to pursue in the area of public policy?
I think education is most important and the LWV is does a great job with that. Sharing information that people can trust is vital. Reaching out to people to let them know the LWV is a place for them to learn, to belong and to be involved—regardless of political affiliation or level of understanding. Other topics I would like to see pursued at our local level are mental health and climate change policy. What you do in the League? All Things Voting 2020 Being part of the Observer Core (volunteers October 16 – Ballot mailing begins that attend public governmental meetings to October 27 – Last day to register or change your address listen, learn, observe, and report back to the League with factual information) for the Port of Whitman is helping me learn about local economic November 3 – Day of the General Election; ballots must be postmarked on or development and how it impacts our county. before this date, or dropped into one of the drop boxes located at WSU I like to help in passing along information outside the CUB, the curb-side ballot box across the street from the through social media platforms like Instagram. Old Post Office Building (Paradise Creek Brewery), or Colfax Election I think sharing good information is part of the office before 5 pm. educational component.
On www.VoteWA.gov you can: • Check your voter registration status • Moved? Update your address by October 27th • Not registered? Register by October 27th Free LWV Membership for Students • Get the Voters' Guide Any individual aged 16 or older, male
Be an informed voter: or female, may become a League member. • Check the Voters' Guide – online at www.VoteWA.gov Dues are $65 for a single membership and • Visit the website for the Secretary of State – www.sos.wa.gov $90 for a household membership (two • See what's on your ballot and get information on the candidates – www.Vote411.org people at the same address). A student membership is free. (A student is defined as an individual who is enrolled either full • Information on state and federal politicians, voting records, statements, etc. – www.VoteSmart.org or part-time in an accredited institution.) Dues are not tax deductible. See www. • Check the dates of local candidate forums or watch the forums lwvpullman.org to join. later online -– www.lwvpullman.org
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