League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area

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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 League 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 plus the LWVUS,www.lwv.org, and LWV Florida, www.lwvfla.org, websites. Public meetings resume in September, and usually fall on the third Saturday of the month, at 9:15 a.m., at the New Tryon Branch Library. Members and the public are always welcome.

Dr. Rosemary Hays-Thomas

Dr. Paula Montgomery

General Meeting: May 19, 2012 "Fiscal Challenges and Possible fixes: A Reality-based Appraisal of Where We Stand: Speaker Rich Harper, Ph.D.

(see homework listed on calendar page)

Annual Meeting: June 2, 2012 Registration: 9:45 am, Business Meeting 10:00 am, Luncheon Speaker: Deirdre Macnab, President LWV Florida

Luncheon $20

Make your reservations by noon May 30th. Send your check to LWVPBA, P.O Box 2023, Pensacola, FL 32513. Cancellations after noon May 30th are non-refundable. For further information about reservations call 937-7769 or email lwvpba@gmail.com

Voter Service of the League of Women Voters concentrates on educating voters efore 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.

Escambia/Santa Rosa Counties Voters Guide 2010

2010 Special Election Edition of the Florida Voter is now online.

League Pro/Con of Amendments (PDF) 2010

The League can take action in support or opposition to a proposal when the study of a governmental issue has been completed and members have reached agreement on the topic. An example of League advocacy is support of Amendments 5 and 6.

For 40 uears, the Florida League worked to change the way redistricting was conducted following the census. The League joined a coalition of organizations, called Fair Districts, and the group successfully collected more than 700,000 petitions to put a proposed amendment on the ballot. In 2010, the two amendments to the Florida Constitution were approved by 63% of florida voters.

2010-2012 - Study the expansion of local rehabilitation programs. (Final Report)

2010-2012 - Study the role of the federal govenment in public education (preK through grade 12). (Background material) (new position March 2012)

2011-2012 - LWVUS Study to identify those parameters and policy issues to be considered in connection with proposals to transfer feder, state or local government services, assets and/or functions to the private sector. (Background material)

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 was 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 a result the two proposed amendments were on the November 2, 2010 ballot. League members throughout Florida worked tirelessly for the passage of Amendments 5 and 6.

NEW!

Press release: Groups Ask Senator Gaetz to Draw New Districts in the Sunshine (March 15, 2012)

Press release: Court Stands Up for Voters, Invalidates Senate Map (March 9, 2012) Florida Supreme Court's decision is found here. The Palm Beach Post March 9, 2012 (here)

Press release: Assault on Open Government Moves Forward in Capitol today (February 16, 2012)

Press release: Groups Intend to File Suit Against Congressional Redistricting Map (February 9, 2012)

Press release issued jointly by the League of Women Voters of Florida, the National Council of La Raxxa and Common Cause regarding Senate redistricting debate and vote January 17, 2012.