THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS NONPROFIT

DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

THE LEAGUE IS SPEAKING OUT

Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States, responded to Trump's "“Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” executive order.

“This executive order is an assault on our republic and a dangerous attempt to silence American voters." (Read her full statement.)

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.Click here to easily send a message to your elected representatives.

APRIL HOT TOPICS

Invaluable Insights on Important Issues

April 1st 5:30-6:30pm

Mark Smith will cover topics of concern such as traffic, water and air quality, development, and affordable housing and then answer curated questions from League members. In person and YouTube.

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April 15th 5:30-7:00pm

A panel of experts will discuss the lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County, the impact on our community, and what will be required to address it. In person and via YouTube.

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April 21st 6:00-7:00pm

Abbey Tyrna, PhD will highlight the current state of our waterways, key water quality challenges, and the critical steps needed to protect our most vital resource. In person and YouTube.

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APRIL MEET AND GREETS

Enjoy the Camraderie and Share Your Thoughts

Let Us Know You'll Be There

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

NORTH/CENTRAL COUNTY

Coffee and Conversation

Tuesday, April 22nd at 9:00am

To find out more and/or to register

SOUTH COUNTY

Lunch and Conversation

Tuesday, April 15th at 12:00 noon

To find out more and/or to register

UPCOMING EVENTS

This meeting will include a delicious buffet lunch and short business meeting. The documents on which we will vote will be sent to members separately.

For more information and to register

Will Florida teens be replacement workers for deported immigrants? What to know about this child labor bill.

Ask Regulated Industries Committee Members to vote “NO”!

SB 918 - Employment of Minors - has made it through one committee and will be heard next by the Regulated Industries Committee which is chaired by Senator Joe Gruters (who already voted against this bill in the Commerce and Tourism Committee). This legislation would allow employers to schedule 16 and 17 year old minor children to work unlimited hours, overnight, and for more than six days in a row, regardless of whether school is in session or not. This bill also blocks local governments from passing curfews for teen workers that are stricter than state law.

OBSERVER CORPS

Observing our Government in Action

Preserving Your Right to Know

Our Observer Corps – providing invaluable insight on important issues

By Vilia Johnson, 1^st VP, Sarasota County

Last week, I observed a combined County Commission and City Commission meeting. I met interesting people and I always learn something new and often, surprising. This time it was about HB 943 moving through the Florida legislature. This bill addresses affordable housing which sounds good, however, it will preempt local restrictions on density and height restrictions. Read more...