Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM
SOLVING THE TEACHER SHORTAGE: KEEPING PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRONG
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
7-8 PM
via Zoom
Register here
Featured Presenters:
- Shanti’ Coaston, Ohio District 11 Teacher of the Year; Computer Science
- Teacher Union Presidents Melissa Cropper (OFT) and Scott DeMaura (OEA)
- Dr. Kate Doyle, special education faculty member and program coordinator at the
University of Cincinnati - Mr. A J Calderone, Superintendent, LaBrae
Local School District - Moderated by Susie Kaeser
ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR APRIL 30
FEATURED SPEAKER: ALAN MILLER, FORMER EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
April 30
7-8 P.M.
Newark City Schools Administration Building
621 Mt. Vernon Road
Newark
We invite you to join us in electing officers, approving our budget and program for the year, and hearing Alan Miller, former executive editor of The Columbus Dispatch, speak on “Journalism, Democracy, and Civic Engagement in 2024.”
ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
PUBLIC EDUCATION ESSENTIAL FOR A STRONG, VIABLE SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
The League of Women Voters of Ohio’s Advocacy-Education Committee recently hosted two discussions on the privatization of public education and its impact in Ohio.
The League has a long history supporting public education. The LWVUS statement on the role of the Federal Government in Education reads: “The League of Women Voters believes that the federal government shares with other levels of government the responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children from pre-K through grade 12. A quality public education is essential for a strong, viable, and sustainable democratic society and is a civil right.
View the replay of these special events:
LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH THE REPORTING PROJECT TO LAUNCH THE OBSERVERS COLLABORATIVE
VOLUNTEER OBSERVERS WANTED
FIGHT FOR FAIR DISTRICT MAPS CONTINUES
LEAGUE LEADS EFFORT TO PREVENT GERRYMANDERING
The League of Women Voters is working to support a new ballot initiative to create an independent commission to create fair maps. The Citizens Not Politicians amendment will:
- Create the 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission made up of Democratic, Republican, and Independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state.
- Ban current or former politicians, political party officials, lobbyists, and large political donors from sitting on the Commission.
- Require fair and impartial districts by making it unconstitutional to draw voting districts that discriminate against or favor any political party or individual politician.
- Require the commission to operate under an open and independent process.
2023 RITA KIPP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
LEAGUE HONORS SUSAN KING FOR HER WORK TO LAUNCH THE LICKING COUNTY POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Endangered monarch butterflies and other pollinators will find more milkweed plants and other native flowers and trees they need to survive, thanks to the leadership of Susan Studer King. The League honored Susan with the 2023 Rita Kipp Community Engagement Award for her efforts to connect public parks and private gardens to create a continuous corridor of pollinator-friendly habitat as part of the Licking County Pollinator Pathway.
The League of Women Voters of Licking County created the Rita Kipp Community Engagement Award to annually honor a local resident who is making a significant contribution in Licking County through non-partisan advocacy, community organizing, and/or civic engagement.
Photo from left to right: Rita Kipp, Cookie Sunkle, Mary Tuominen, Susan King & Carol Apacki
NONPARTISAN LEADERSHIP
ADVOCATING FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT
We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. The League of Women Voters of Licking County, 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.
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
We work across Licking County to register voters, host nonpartisan candidate forums, and educate voters on issues important to maintaining a vibrant democracy.
GET INVOLVED
JOIN THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF LICKING COUNTY
The League of Women Voters is a peoples’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. The League of Women Voters of Licking County does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, however we are active and engaged in public policy at the local and state level. We:
- Register voters in area high schools, colleges, and underserved populations in the community.
- Offer online voter information and campaign guides (Vote411.org).
- Promote Sunshine Laws and good governance.
- Host nonpartisan issue and candidate forums.
SIGN THE CITIZENS NOT POLITICIANS PETITION TO END GERRYMANDERING
LOCAL SIGNING OPPORTUNITIES
Here are local places where you can sign the petition. Please stop by and sign and spread the word to your family and friends:
Saturday, February 24th
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Licking County Library
101 W. Main St
Newark
GET UNBIASED VOTING INFORMATION
VOTE 411 IS YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR BALLOT DETAILS
This award-winning online tool from the League of Women Voters Education Fund allows you to quickly and easily learn what’s on your ballot, find your polling place, confirm registration details and much more.