NOTICE : Event Changes
The US Congressional Forum has changed time and place to being held on October 10th, from 2-2:30 at the Coalville Public Library.
From the President
The summer kicked off with State Council in Marshalltown. Susan Cory went with me and we learned about VOTE411.org and a legislative review by our lobbyist.
Water quality will continue to be a priority of the League. Our own Linda Meloy was elected to be the treasurer of the State Board. A search is on for a secretary. If might be interested in serving on the LWVIA board, please contact me.
Mary Rae Brag President
Bonnie Pitz Former President
The focus is on registering voters and making democracy work. We were all challenged to hold at least one voter service event per month. As you read into this newsletter you will find local opportunities to meet this goal.
Water quality will continue to be a League issue. Our League will hold a meeting at Lock and Dam 16 to learn about what’s local on August 30.
Newly elected president, Mary Rae Bragg encouraged all to building on our successes. The meeting ended with praise for Bonnie Pitz.
Chris Carson, President LWVUS
At National Convention a new president was elected, Chris Carson. Former Iowa president Dr. Deborah Turner was elected to the National Board. Congratulations! Chris is from CA and joined the League in 2005. She led redistricting reform efforts and spearheaded a ballot measure. Once passed, she worked on effective implementation of this reform. She served on the the California Advisory Committee for the update of the state’s HAVA (Help Americans Vote Act) compliance plan.
We were disappointed that the Supreme Court of Iowa did not rule in the favor of restoring voting rights to those who have served their prison sentences.
Could you volunteer to work?
Voter Registration needs Volunteers August 6 and September 17, 10:30-1:30
• Fareway
HyVee Mainstreet
Wal Mart
Someone will be calling to schedule.
August 30 5:30 Tour the Lock and Dam
Cindy Klebe will lead a tour. We’ll learn about the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 16
FORUMS:
SEPTEMBER 20
Muscatine County Supervisors
District 3: Nathan Reichert (D) and Scott Sauer (R) District 4: Kas Kelly (D) and Nathan Mather (R) Sheriff: C. J. Ryan (R) and Michael Channon (D) Auditor: Leslie Soule (R)
OCTOBER 4 Iowa House
District 44 : Tom Courtney (D) and Tom Greene (R)
District 73: Bobby Kaufmann(R)
District 91: Gary Carlson (R) and Phil Wiese (D)
Iowa Senate
District 46: Chris Brase (D) and Mark Lofgren (R)
October 8 US House of Representatives
LWV Muscatine will cosponsor with Johnson County and other District 2 leagues. 9:30-11:30 at the Iowa City Public Library.
Iowa District 2: Dave Loebsack (D) and Christopher Peters (R)
As we look to the fall forums we will build on our successes. You are part of that success!
VOTE411.org is League’s way of connecting to voters online. Voters can find polling information as well as candidate information at this site.
