Mission Statement
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, political organization, encourages
the informed and active participation in government, works to increase
understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy
through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters does not support
or oppose any political party or candidate.
Four Things a League Member Does:
- Stay informed about the issues that concern you most, including those
that directly affect our community.
- Make your views heard by adding your
voice.
- Sharpen your skills and learn new ones as you study and act on
important public policy issues.
- Receive League publications, including
the National Voter, the Illinois Voter,
and our local Bulletin.
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Announcements
Fair Map Referendum Amendment Community Forum
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the 2nd floor auditorium of Spoon River College, 208 S. Johnson, Macomb.
Brad McMillan, Executive Director, Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois will speak about the single most important ethical reform Illinois could undertake to eliminate the system that allows state lawmakers to draw their own legislative district lines. Why is this the most important governmental change that needs to be made in Illinois? Because redistricting problems sit at the core of every other reform and ethical issue facing the state of Illinois.
A broad coalition including the Illinois League of Women Voters, members of the Illinois Reform Commission, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, Better Government Association, Common Cause and the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce have banded together to push for the Illinois Fair Map Amendment. The coalition is looking for 500,000 signatures of registered voters on petitions by the end of April. This will insure that the amendment will be placed on the November 2010 ballot.
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