Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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THE REPORTING PROJECT & THE LEAGUE EXPAND THE OBSERVERS COLLABORATIVE

OBSERVERS COVER PUBLIC MEETINGS ACROSS COUNTY

Observers Collaborative, the recently-formed joint project of the League of Women Voters of Licking County and The Reporting Project, is expanding to provide observer reports on a wider range of local government bodies. Nonpartisan volunteer Observers serve as the eyes and ears of the community at public meetings of county commissioners, city and village councils, school boards and township trustees. Observers attend public meetings, track important issues, and make short reports for the Observers Collaborative website, all in the service of promoting civic understanding and transparency in government.

Observers recently participated in a group meetup to discuss successes, challenges and to explore opportunities to expand this important civic work. Interested in serving as an Observer? Complete this brief interest form.

Observers Collaborative buttons & stickers

VOTER REGISTRATION

LEAGUE OFFERS VOTER REGISTRATION AT LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

The League of Women Voters of Licking County is committed to supporting democracy through our ongoing voter registration efforts at local community events. Our dedicated volunteers are passionate about ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

Want to join our group of friendly volunteers at these fun community events? Contact lwvlickingcounty@gmail.com to get involved.

ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

EVENT FEATURED SPEAKERS, AWARDS & CELEBRATION OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

More than 50 members of the League of Women Voters of Licking County attended the 2024 Annual Meeting on April 30 at the Newark City Schools Administration Building. Members approved the annual budget, annual program and a slate of officers and also heard from Alan Miller, former executive editor of The Columbus Dispatch, who spoke on “Journalism, Democracy, and Civic Engagement in 2024.” The League also awarded the Rita S. Kipp Community Engagement Award to Kandice Hairston for her leadership in working with people in recovery.

League of Women Voters of Licking County 2024 Annual Meeting

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 hosted two recent 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:

2024 RITA KIPP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

LEAGUE HONORS KANDICE HAIRSTON FOR LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN RECOVERY

The League of Women Voters of Licking County honored Kandice Hairston with the 2024 Rita Kipp Community Engagement Award for her leadership and tireless support of community members in Newark and beyond who are navigating addiction recovery. After completing the prison-based 15-month Tapestry Program for treatment and rehabilitation and having achieved 15 years of sobriety, Kandice has worked as a “messenger for recovery” with the Newark Center for Civic Engagement, Newark Think Tank on Poverty, the REAL Book Club and at St. Vincent de Paul. Her work and her message was recently highlighted in a Reporting Project story.

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.

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.