Nominating Committee Report: Joan Hazbun, chair of the Nominating Committee, proposes the following red marked candidates for officers of the Central Delaware County League to be elected at this meeting:

Executive Officers: (In Accordance with LWVCDC Bylaws, a Vote of Membership is Needed)



President (2026-2028): Anne Mosakowski

1st Vice-President (2025-2027): Cathy Yungmann

2nd Vice President (2026-2028): Jodine Mayberry

Treasurer (2025-2027): Rosemary Hughes

Secretary (2026-2028): Rosemary Kesling 

See entire slate of officers and board HERE.

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The budget looks a lot smaller than in previous years for Fiscal Year 2027 because it is the first full year in the new LWVUS membership system. In prior years, CDC collected the total amount of membership dues, then paid the National, State, and County per member payments (PMP) a year after the close of the FY in which the dues payments were collected. This made the total budget seem much larger in past years due to carryover of revenue due to LWVUS, PALWV and Delaware County ILO. 

To see Budget and treasurer's narrative click HERE.

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The local program is a set of goals for 2026-2027 to carry out our work on the positions of the state and national LWV as they relate to our local League. The goal is to develop committees to address and work on local program initiatives with the intent to become more active and involved in all the communities we serve. Our work is guided by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy of the LWVUS using our DEI Lens.

Changes and additions to last year's local program are in purple type. For the full local program Click HERE.

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Our Bylaws define how the organization functions, including officer roles, voting procedures, and director elections, etc. From time to time bylaws need to be updated and involve a structured process of reviewing, proposing changes, and voting, to maintain legal compliance, adapt to organizational growth, and reflect current operational practices. For 2026 our Bylaws Committee and our Board of Directors are proposing three changes to our current bylaws. Two changes are under ARTICLE IV Officers and one change is under Purposes & Policy (ARTICLE II, Section 1).

To see the Bylaw changes, Click HERE.

One year ago, in the Spring of 2025, the League of Women Voters declared that the U.S. was in a "Constitutional Crisis" and launched the Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. 

LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn released the following statement in the Spring of 2025: “From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders ... one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis. We the people must fight back.”

Unite & Rise 8.5 is backed by research that shows movements with strong civic engagement—and sustained nonviolent action—are the most effective path to lasting change. You, our members, are laying that foundation with every march, every meeting, and every mobilization.

Members of our LWV participate in support of Unite & Rise by:

• Marching for our constitutional rights
• Gathering at peaceful rallies
• Protesting for the rights of immigrants
• Holding voting rights vigil
• Sharing voter information
• Giving speeches and presentations about LWV issues
• Forming coalitions with other nonpartisan organizations
• Observing government meetings
• Being an Election Hero (poll worker or watcher)
• Tracking legislation that impacts voters
• Contacting our elected officials to demand good governance
• Taking action to stop voter suppression

To commit to the Unite & Rise Campaign and add your voice, click HERE

Anne Mosakowski

Primary Election: May 19

• Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
• Last day to register to vote or change your registration to vote in the Republican or Democratic primary: May 4, 2026
• Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: May 12, 2026
• Learn about Primary Elections

By Jodine Mayberry

Legislative Advocate

People keep asking me is the SAVE Act—or its new, not much better version, the SAVE America Act—dead. According to news reports, it's not exactly dead but it might as well be.

The U.S. House did pass the SAVE America Act bill, but the Republican-controlled Senate has simply not brought it to the floor. They have 50 votes for its passage, but they need 60 under the Senate's filibuster rules and the Democratic minority of 49 is holding firm (maybe except for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman) in its resolve to vote against it. Unless the Republicans do away with the filibuster, which they are loathe to do despite President Donald J. Trump's urging, they cannot pass the bill.

Moreover, the logistics just don't work. The bill requires voters to present a birth certificate or passport at registration, does away with most mail-in voting and requires everyone to show a government-issued photo ID when voting. Even if the bill passed tomorrow, it would be impossible for state and county election boards to implement those requirements before the mid-terms in November, especially without a lot of financial help from the federal government that they are no longer getting (See Video of the Month below). In addition, implementation would likely be stalled by numerous court challenges from most of the states.

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On May 12 the International Relations Study Group will discuss Chapter 3 of 2026 Great Decisions, U.S.-China Relations in the New Trump Era.

On June 9 the discussion will be a review of Chapter 4 of 2026 Great Decisions titled The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, the Order, and the Bomb.

These in-person gatherings will be held at 6 Michele Drive, Media, 19063 beginning at 12:30 PM with a bag-brown lunch, a review of the Chapter video followed by the discussion.

For additional information contact Joan Hazbun jchazbun6@gmail.com.  If you want to order the Great Decisions 2026 Briefing Book you can order online (CLICK HERE) or contact sales at 1 (800) 477-5836.

Our League of Women Voters will have a voter information table on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the  Delaware County Pride Festival being held from 1:00 PM from 6:00 PM at Upper Darby Township Building, 100 Garrett Road Upper Darby, PA 19082.

The festival will feature a variety of activities that involve all ages, kid-friendly activities, interactive games, live music, DJs, dancing, face painting, nail painting, and other fun activities. This festival is FREE to the community with no admission charge.

A variety of cultural cuisine will be available, featuring delicious food vendors with something for everyone.

Make this Pride Festival an inclusive celebration of unity for the whole family.

NOTE: The Delaware County Pride Festival is a Rain or Shine Event. Pride events are Smoke-Free! Smoking and vaping will not be permitted at any of the related U.D.T.J. Pride events.



U.D.T.J. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. U.D.T.J. does not endorse or promote any political campaign, candidates, or political parties.  The Delaware County Pride Festival is a community event and no campaigning of any kind will be permitted at this event.