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 a.m., at the New Tryon Branch Library. Members and the public are always welcome.

Dr. Rosemary Hays-Thomas

Dr. Paula Montgomery

Action Alert: National - Information on a range of issues that the League is watching is found here. The League will take action on these items when opportunities present themselves.

General Meeting, February 18, 2012 " Report on the local study of the expansion of local rehabilitation programs for inmates." Coffee at 9:15 am and program at 9:45 am, Tryon Library.

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.

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

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.

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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.