BONUS CIVIC BUZZ: What you need to know about redistricting

Join us for an informative and critical discussion on redistricting with two outstanding speakers. Nick Harper, Civic Engagement Director for LWVMN, will speak on “People Powered Fair Maps.” He will address some of our current questions, such as: What is redistricting? What is gerrymandering? What is the process going forward? Andrea Rubenstein, Charter Commissioner since…

Voter Registration Training

Zoom Register with link above

Our 2021 election will include Mayor, City Council, Board of Estimate & Taxation, and some Park Board seats—as well as referendums. Voter registration drives help build awareness of upcoming elections! Register for a virtual training from the LWV.

Perspectives: Creating a Safe and Just Community Together

You are invited You're invited to hear Jane Lansing, LWVMpls Reimagining Public Safety Committee Co-chair, speak about "Perspectives: Creating a Safe and Just Community Together." Jane will present and serve as moderator for a panel that includes Medaria Arradondo, former Minneapolis Chief of Police and Sue Abderholden, MPH, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on…

Minnesota Senate District 63 Candidate Forum

3435 36th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 3435 36th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN

You can join in person or via Facebook Live Stream: https://fb.me/e/24DVSseUe All DFL candidates were invited Note: This is the only contested primary race for SD 63. A Republican candidate is running unopposed. No other candidates have filed Please submit your forum questions in advance to: [email protected]. Questions will also be taken during the forum.…

Civic Buzz: Making Voting a Tradition in the Native American Community

Title: Making Voting a Tradition in the Native American Community Date: Thursday, October 6 Time: 7:00 p.m. Zoom link: https://lwvmn-org.zoom.us/j/82476976652 Jolene Jones of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) will speak about NACDI's work to make voting a tradition in the Native American community. One-third of the Native Americans in Minnesota live in the…

Minneapolis School Board Candidate Forum

University of Minnesota Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N, Minneapolis.

League of Women Voters Announces Minneapolis School Board Candidate Forum Minneapolis, MN–League of Women Voters Minneapolis will host a Candidate Forum for Minneapolis School Board. All candidates on the General election ballot have been invited. Advancing Equity Coalition is a co-sponsor for this candidate forum. This forum will be held on Saturday, October 15, 1…

Lunch with the League

Curious to see what League has been up to? New to League and want to get connected? Grab you lunch and sit down with us this Wednesday, February 15th at noon (via Zoom)! We will be welcoming some new members, covering what League has been up to, and talk about ways that you can get…