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Forum on Washington’s Statewide Initiatives: September 17th, 6:30-8:00PM

The League of Women Voters is opposing the four statewide initiatives on the Ballot this November and asking 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
I-2124 allowing employees and self-employed people to opt-out of Washington's long term care insurance program.

Please attend our zoom meeting to learn more about these initiatives and to understand why the League is opposing each Initiative.

Speakers:

Cynthia Stewart, First Vice President, League of Women Voters of Washington

Martin Gibbins, Second Vice President, League of Women Voters of Washington

Co-sponsors: League of Women Voters of Seattle King County and League of Women Voters of Washington

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Cynthia Stewart, First Vice President, League of Women Voters WA

Marty Gibbins, Second Vice President, League of Women Voters WA

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

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!

Congratulations to Cathy Dormaier, Unit Facilitator of the Month

Cathy is the Leader of the southest King County Unit. She has been guiding her small unit for years and keeps them busy with discussions, projects, and fairly regular registration drives at Enumclaw High School. They persist in their mission of non-partisan education and support of voters in their area.

Units Unite Us! - A guide to understanding Units

So, you’re new to the LWVSKC? Welcome! We’re so glad you’re part of this amazing organization! But maybe you’re a little overwhelmed, and you’re wondering if there’s a way to “break things down” to help you understand the League in a more gradual [step-by-step(?)] way.

Joining a Unit is a great way to connect with fellow LWVSKC members and feel more confident about your role in the organization. Units are friendly, inspiring and fun: They offer members a chance to be social as well as purposeful. Our seven LWVSKC Units have been busy meeting, discussing, planning and “making stuff happen” all year long, and all look forward to a very busy 2024-25!

What are Units, anyway?

Units are sub-groups of the general League membership. Units take an active leadership role in the community. They can also adopt action or voter service projects based on current League positions, policies and priorities.
Units have traditionally been organized around neighborhoods in Seattle-King County, and there are currently seven neighborhood Units*. There is also a Virtual Unit that is open to everyone, regardless of where they live. Monthly Unit meetings are the norm, and Units schedule their meetings based on the agreement of their members. Units may meet in-person or virtually.
Each Unit has a Facilitator(s) who sets the agenda, sends out meeting reminders, and facilitates discussion during the Unit meeting.

Unit Facilitators

Now that you know more about Units, you might be interested in the role of the Unit Facilitator - and maybe you’d like to try being one!

1) Facilitate meeting discussions among the membership

2) Seek members’ ideas for actions and discussion

3) Set agenda for meetings (Sample agendas are available to be used as a guide.)

4) Communicate with Unit members so that they are informed about important issues brought up by the LWVSKC Board or that appear in the VOTER or This Week in League.

5) Highlight the social aspects of gathering as a Unit by allowing unit members to “check-in” and share about what is concerning them or inspiring them.

Register to vote and check your registration

Have you moved or changed your name since the last time you voted? It’s time to update your voter registration! Go to VOTE411 to get registered with your new info.
Do you need to register to vote for the first time? Make sure your voice is heard and use our easy tool at VOTE411.
Make sure your family and friends are registered to vote! Tell them to check VOTE411 to see their registration status, update their registration, or get registered for the first time!
Even if you’re already registered, it’s a good idea to check your registration. Visit VOTE411 check registration by October 18, 2024 to confirm your registration information in case you need to update it.

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