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LWVSKC Members Making a Difference -
Helping Formerly Homeless People Register to Vote

Listen, learn and be proud! LWVSKC members Julie Sarkissian and Sarah Beth Miller were recently at Plymouth Housing, an apartment building in Belltown, for voter registration/outreach. KUOW was there too and you can hear more by listening to this link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/1022voting

And Stephanie Gomory, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Plymouth Housing shared "Thank you so much for partnering with us!! We are so grateful we got the opportunity to reach so many voters and would-be voters. We couldn't have done that part without you." LWVSKC members are making a difference! We should all be proud!

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LWVSKC Member, Rachel Brooks, Has an Op Ed in the Seattle Times
In recent months, we’ve seen threats against elected officials, candidates, election workers, journalists and ballot boxes, each of which represents a threat to democracy itself. Don’t let drop box attacks shake your faith in voting.
Thank you to LWVSKC member Rachel Brooks for speaking up! Read her Op Ed here:
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/dont-let-drop-box-attacks-shake-your-faith-in-voting/

What are Civic Holidays?

Civic Holidays are nonpartisan days of action that strengthen and celebrate our country’s democracy! They bring together a wide range of organizations, like League of Women Voters, and communities in pursuit of an America where everyone participates and votes. Each holiday accounts for a different phase of democratic participation: registering to vote, making a plan, casting a ballot, and thanking the community members who make elections possible. Together, the Civic Holidays celebrate the entire voting experience.

Can you name the four Civic Holidays?

1.National Voter Registration Day - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

First observed in 2012, over 5 million voters have registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day to date. As many as 1 in 5 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. League of Women Voters Seattle King County (LWVSKC) will be out at several locations registering voters on and around September 17th!

2.National Voter Education Week - October 7 - 11, 2024

Voters should have the information they need to cast their ballots with confidence. That’s where National Voter Education Week comes in. Find your voting information at VOTE411 and VoteWA

Interested in free civics learning resources (power points and scripts) on Voting and How to Influence Change? Check out LWVSKC' resources here and/or register for the Oct 16 Civics & You training (described above).

3.Vote Early Day - Tuesday October 29, 2024

When Americans vote early, they ensure last-minute problems, confusing election laws, or voter disinformation cannot prevent us from casting our ballot. Vote Early Day is a tentpole moment for partners nationwide to engage with voters and empower them with the tools to cast their ballots early. Washington is a mail in ballot state – set a reminder on your phone to mail in your ballot on Tuesday October 29 – or before!

4.Election Hero Day - Monday, November 4, 2024

Celebrate the election administration teams, election workers, clerks and other individuals around the county who help ensure voters can cast their ballots securely and successfully. This includes LWVSKC members who observe at King county elections!

Thank You for Voting NO on Statewide Initiatives

The League of Women Voters opposed the four statewide initiatives on the ballot this November and asked voters to vote No on I-2066 requiring certain utilities and local governments to provide natural gas to eligible customers; I-2109 repealing the long-term capital gains tax; I-2117 prohibiting carbon tax credits and trading and repealing legislation establishing a cap and invest program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and I-2124 allowing employees and self-employed people to opt-out of Washington's long term care insurance program. Watch the recording to learn more about our opposition.

All but I-2066 appear to have failed; the count is still happening. Check here for the current results information:

Results

Congratulations to Keela Williams, LWVSKC Unit Facilitator of the Month

Our LWVSKC Units are a vital part of our organization; to learn more about the role of Units within our League, the Voter is featuring monthly profiles of LWVSKC Unit Facilitators. For this November issue, Keela Williams responds to a few questions about what brought her to the LWVSKC.

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