Ohio LWV Voters Guide 2020

ELECTION 2020 VOTERS GUIDE 4 November 2020 League of Women Voters Board of Directors Dues & Contributions: ______ One-year individual membership $66 annually ______ Household membership $100 annually ______ I want to support the League’s work with a contribution of $ _________ to the General Fund. Name: ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Address: ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� City: ________________________________________ State: _ ____________ Zip Code: ��������������������� Phone: _____________________________________ Email: ��������������������������������������������� Mail to: LWVGDA, 127 North Ludlow St., Dayton, OH 45402 or online at www.lwvdayton.org . PH 937-228-4041 Thank you for your support! League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area We were founded in 1920, as a result of the signing of the XIXth Amendment We are an integral part of a three-tiered organization: League of Women Voters of the United States League of Women Voters of Ohio League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area We are governed by a set of By Laws that guide a Board of Directors, headed by a President We are political but non-partisan We function through mutual respect and cooperation of all leaders We Speak With One Voice HHHHHHHHH League Information About the League President: Andy Cobb President Elect: Mario V.P. Community Relations: Peggy Berry V.P. Program: David Bodary V.P. Voter Service: Jo Lovelace Hill Secretary : Michelle Arostegui Treasurer : Dick Hattershire Directors Action: Val Lee Funding & Development: Linda Fish Greene County Representative: Sandra McHugh Membership: Leslie Merry Natural Resources: Paul Lamberger, Kathleen Turner Volunteer Coordinator: Laurel Kerr Voter Editors: Deb Lukjanovs, Mary Robertson Webmaster: Rita Peterson Board Advisors: Dona Fletcher, Vivienne Himmell, PennyWolff Executive Director: Susan Hesselgesser Voters Guide Editor: Lucy Anne McKosky Hispanic Voters Guide Translators: Claudia Cortez- Reinhardt, Lillian Moskeland, Derek Petrey, Manuel Acosta Voters Guide Cover Design: Maggie Cleary Who We Are: Mission: A non-partisan political organization that encourages informed active citizen participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Policy: The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League ofWomenVoters was established as a national nonpartisan organization in 1920 to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.The Dayton League of Women Voters opened its doors in 1920, making our League one of the first in the nation. Currently the League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area serves Greene and Montgomery counties.We welcome all new members, female and male. What We Do: (all services provided free for residents in Montgomery & Greene County) Voter Registrations Candidate forums Candidate interviews in partnership with DATV & MVCC Voters Guide , doorstep deliveries and distribution to all public libraries and other locations Election Hotline Cable TV program with DATV - League of Women Voters: Empowering You Provide community programs on hot topics and ballot issues Offer Speakers Bureau on current issues and women’s history Partner with Buckeye Girl Scouts on Behind the Badge program Community Activism and Support: Partner with Miami Valley Voter Protection Election Coalition Partner with Dayton/Montgomery County Complete Count Committee for 2020 census Continue to provide Ohio’s Deaf Population with DVD in American Sign Language on Voting Partner with National Issues Forum to present community discussions on reducing gun violence and increasing voter participation Provide voter registration support to many groups Promote voting rights with Women’s Therapy Court Naturalization ceremonies annually serving over 1250 new citizens Observation of government meetings Audit Elections and post-election ballot certification For 100 years the League remains one of the nation’s most respected community-based grassroots organizations. We are unique as our members have diverse political opinions yet we believe, support and participate in civil, fact-based discussion as citizens who believe that is what will, in the end, make a difference. Join Us!