Dear ~~first_name~~,
Greetings from LWV-Wake. While the lazy days of summer may be nearing the end, activities at the League are in full swing!
Redistricting Advocacy
Redistricting advocacy efforts have increased as the NCGA joint Redistricting Committee seems poised to ignore public comments as well as those from many of its own members regarding criteria and number, timing and locations of its proposed hearing sites. We have responded by:
- Issuing a press release calling for changes to be made with regard to public hearings as well as the addition of Wake County to the list of proposed hearing sites,
- Sending emails to all members of NCGA's Redistricting Committee,
- Submitting a Letter to the Editor from Laurel Voelker, Redistricting Chair and
- Submitting public comments to the NCGA public comment portal.
In addition, a new Action Alert has been issued for this week that provides updated information and talking points. If you'd like tips on how to make more effective public comments, please scroll down to upcoming events for details on the LWVNC Webinar: Presenting Public Comment at Government Meetings and Hearings presented by LWV-Wake's Dianna Wynn.
Women's Equality Day is almost here!
Our largest fundraiser of the year is happening this Thursday, August 26th at 5:30pm at Dix Chapel. For more details, please scroll down to Upcoming Events. PLEASE NOTE: TO COMPLY WITH CITY OF RALEIGH AND WAKE COUNTY MASK MANDATES, MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AT OUR EVENT. IN ADDITION, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS FULLY VACCINATED ATTEND THIS EVENT.
DEI Roundtable: The Past, Present & Future is tomorrow August 24th!
Guest Speaker Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins PhD will lead an informal discussion and review the past, reflect on the present and determine personal actions that address a renewed voter suppression movement. Jefferson-Jenkins served two terms as the President of LWVUS, and was the first women of color to serve in this position. She continues to advocate for civil rights, social justice and education excellence. Scroll down for more details and to register.
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