San Juan Island group to host State Legislators on June 13
On Monday June 13, the LWV of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear Washington state legislators report on their recent work in Olympia at 12 noon, June 13 at the San Juan Island Library.
Senator Kevin Ranker and Representative Kris Lytton are scheduled to attend and update attendees about the recently concluded legislative session.
Those interested in attending the June 13 meeting on San Juan Island may contact 378-1082. Transportation from the ferry can be arranged.
Later in the week, the Orcas Contingent of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 15 at the Outlook Inn.
The agenda following organizational meetings earlier this spring,will include:
1) LWV Membership drive — annual membership is $50, beginning June 1
2) Appearance at the July 2 parade and voter registration table/booth at the Orcas Island Historical Days Fair
3) Push for voter registration in advance of the November elections
4) Public access via videoconferencing at public meetings
Mindy Kayl will be organizing the July parade event, and will be contacting registered and prospective members – this is the 90th year of the League of Women Voters, so it should be cause for great celebration!
In all, the Orcas group is intent on honoring the LWV Mission Statement: “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
Margie Doyle, Mindy Kayl and Marian O’Brien are representatives-at-large for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans.
This sounds like an interesting group. Not sure how you can be non-partisan when it comes to political issues.
count me in! I helped register African American voters in the south during my spring breaks from college in the 60’s. Very powerful work to activate the electorate!!
In response to Denise. If you would like more information about the League of Women Voters, you could go to this link: https://www.lwv.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_Us
This is text from that site:
“The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League’s enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.
There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide. The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters Education Fund operate at the national level with grassroots support from state and local Leagues.
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The 900 state and local Leagues – comprising a vast grassroots lobby corps that can be mobilized when necessary.
Over time, the League’s legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.”
Consider joining us for our meeting on Wednesday!