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The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. Join the LWV and be directly involved in shaping important issues that keep our community strong, safe and vibrant. As an LWV member, you are part of an organization where smart, active leaders work to create change in their communities. The League represents citizens making democracy work. Don’t believe us? Check out this funny video on YouTube! To join the League, send a dues check payable to LWV Columbia-Boone County and a letter with: Your name Your street address Your preferred email address Your telephone number (Optional) A short sentence saying how or through whom you found out about the League and decided to join Dues Structure Student Dues…………….$15.00* Individual Dues………….$55.00* Household Dues…………..$80.00* *Dues are subject to change by vote of the membership. Membership dues cover local, state, and national dues and publications. Mail to: Membership Chair LWV Columbia-Boone County P. O. Box 239 Columbia, MO 65201 If you have any questions, please contact membership chair Liz Schmidt at: lizschmidt@centurytel.net or (573)445-0655. Dues Renewal September 30 is the magic date. LWV Columbia-Boone County would like to have all member renewals by the end of…
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We rely on dues, bequests and donations to support our programs. If you would like to help us, please print out this page and fill it in. Mail it with your check to: League of Women Voters of Voters of Columbia-Boone County c/o Liz Schmidt, Treasurer 1700 Forum Blvd Columbia, MO 65203 Contribution Form Name_________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ City____________________________ State______ Zip Code_____________ Amount Enclosed $__________________ Phone (opt)____________________ ____ I wish my contribution to remain anonymous. ____ I wish my contribution to be tax deductible where allowed by law. My check is made out to the “League of Women Voters Education Fund” which is a 501(c)(3) organization. ____ I wish to support the League’s action priorities. My check is made out to the “League of Women Voters” and is not tax-deductible. Comments _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Thank you for your support!
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The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan, but, after study, we arrive at positions on issues and advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest. The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue or advocates for a cause when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. Positions result from a process of study. Any given study, whether it be National, State, or Local, is thorough in its pursuit of facts and details. As the study progresses, a continuing discussion of pros and cons of each situation occurs. Prior to the results of the study being presented to the general membership, study committee members fashion consensus questions that are then addressed by the membership. Additional discussion, pro and con, takes place as members (not part of the study committee) learn the scope of the study. After the members reach consensus, the board forms positions based on that consensus. It is the consensus statement — the statement resulting from the consensus questions — that becomes a position. Firm action or advocacy can then be taken on the particular issue addressed by the position. Without a position, action/advocacy cannot be taken.…
LWV Public Policy Positions
Charter Schools
Citizenship Education
Climate Change – Paris Climate Agreement
Crafting your Message to Elected Officials
Education – Early Childhood Education
Drug Sentencing Reform
Money & Elections
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Redistricting Without Gerrymandering?
Redistricting and Gerrymandering – Resources
Redistricting and Gerrymandering
Running for Office
Voter ID Implementation
Voting Rights and Voter ID
Voting Rights of Ex-Felons
Newsletter
Our newsletter is called the Voter. The League keeps print copies of the Voter, and you may access issues from the past 12 months online here. June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010
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Voter Info
Voting Voting in Boone County Voting FAQ for College Students Contacts Current Elected Officials for Columbia and Boone County Political Parties in Boone County Issue Information From Our Committees Energy Matters Committee’s Recycling In Mid-Missouri
Young Voters
Resources on Voting
Voting in Boone County
Next Election: Only voters registered in Boone County by the 4th Wednesday prior to an election are eligible to vote in that election. See the Boone County Clerk’s page for absentee voting information and deadlines. Remember: Missouri has an open primary, so you need not “register” as a party member in order to take a primary ballot to vote in that party’s primary. Boone County Clerk Voter Registration Q&A Boone County Voter Registration Search – reveals your districts (state legislative districts, city wards etc.) and your polling place, with a map Voting Information for College Students More links on voting and elections can be found in the right sidebar.
Voting FAQ for College Students
Where do I vote — my university’s town or the town I grew up in? As a college student, you may choose to register yourself in the town you’re attending college or the town you lived before college. It’s your choice. The address you put on Line 5 of your voter registration form, “Address Where You Live,” is the address that will determine what local races and ballot issues you’ll vote on, and it can be different from the address on Line 6, “Address Where You Get Your Mail.” The Line 6 address just tells the Clerk where to mail your voting information, and it can be a campus or off-campus address, or even your parents’ home. Whether or not you decide to register yourself as a Columbia voter, you can use the registration form with the Boone County Clerk’s address on the back. If your Line 5 address is not in Columbia, the form will be forwarded to the appropriate county clerk. Example 1: Angela Johnson moved to Columbia from St. Louis. She lives here most of the time but goes to St. Louis on many weekends. She knows St. Louis well and wants to make her voice heard…
10 Things About Primaries
Your Elected Officials
Columbia City Council Boone County Commission Columbia Board of Education Boone Hospital Center Board of Trustees Missouri House and Missouri Senate Missouri state offices (Governor, Treasurer, etc.) U.S. President, Columbia’s Representatives in the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate
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Political Parties and Clubs
Boone County Republicans http://www.boonecountyrepublicans.com/ Campaign HQ: 1301 Vandiver, Suite P, Columbia, MO 65202 418-8037 Boone County Democrats http://boonecountydems.net 912 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201 875-1245 Boone County Libertarian Party http://boone.lpmo.org 777-7908
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