A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

The League of Women Voters has been a nonpartisan civics resource since 1920. History teaches that our democracy is only as strong as the citizens who comprise it. The Pensacola Bay Area chapter aims to encourage citizen participation in government through grassroots efforts to keep voters informed and active. Our research, meetings on a variety of local topics, and regular publications are designed for the public and government officials alike. Information is available online here and at the League of Women Voters, Florida website, www.lwvfla.org. Public meetings resume in September, and usually fall on the third Saturday of the month, at 9 a.m., at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. New members are always welcome.

Deborah L. Nelson
President, LWVPBA

Voter Service

Voter Service of the League of Women Voters concentrates on educating voters before they go to the polls. Thus, the League offers non-partisan information on issues. One important aspect of Voter Service is the presentation of pros/cons on proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. This information is available on the League website so that you may become informed. 

Amendments on Florida November Ballot

• League Pro/Con of Amendments (PDF)
• Collins Center interactive 2010 Florida Amendments Web site.
• Florida Division of Elections – 2010 Ballot Amendments

Candidate Forums

• WUWF–TV Candidate Forum July 28th : Pensacola Mayor Race 2010
• WSRE-TV "Connecting the Community", August 5th : Pensacola Mayor Race 2010
• WSRE-TV "Rally 2010" August 9th-11th, Candidates for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa Counties, State Senate and House Seats
  • Monday: Senate District 2, House District 1 & 2, Escambia County Commission Districts 2 & 4
  • Tuesday Part 1: Escambia School Board District 1, 2 & 3, ECUA 2 & 4
  • Tuesday Part 2: Santa Rosa County Commission District 2 & 4 and School Board Districts 1, 2 & 3
  • Wednesday: Okaloosa candidates for Sheriff, County Commission District 2 & 4 and School Board 3 & 5

Pensacola News Journal Candidate Information

Action

Advocacy is the other aspect of the League of Women Voters. After study and agreement among League members, specific issues are supported. An example of League advocacy is support of Amendments 5 and 6. For the last 40 years the Florida League has worked to change the way redistricting is conducted following the census. The League joined Fair Districts Florida, a coalition of organizations in the state, and following a petition drive, more than 700,000 signatures were verified. As result the two proposed amendments will be on the November 2 ballot. League members throughout Florida will work tirelessly for the passage of Amendments 5 and 6. The League encourages you to read, ask questions, become informed and vote YES on AMENDMENTS 5 and 6.

• FairDistricts Florida Coalition
• Legal Filings for Lawsuit
• One page handout on Amendment 5 & 6

THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LEAGUE

Breaking News on Amendment 7 in the Jacksonville Observer [ Jul 8, 2010 ]

Gubernatorial Debate to Focus on HealthCare October 14th. [ June 22, 2010 ]

Will Spill Help Ignite New Florida Energy Policy? [ LWVF President Editorial ]

Leauge Joins Suit to Challenge Amendment 7 Poison Pill [ PDF ]

2010 Ballot Amendments [ Link ]

League Position on Health Care [ Read Health Care ]

Fair Districts Florida [ Read ]

Supreme Court's Decision on Campaign Financing [ Campaign Financing ]

Coastal Drilling: The League Position [ Read ]

A Review of League Activities from May 09-April 10[ Read Review ]

Escambia County Government Consolidation [ Read Statement ]

2010 Legislative Priorities [ Read Priorities ]

League Celebrates 90th Birthday [ Birthday ]

[Read Calendar]