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The League of Women Voters of Wilmette is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Read more here about our mission, policies, and commitments to civil discourse as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Get #VoteReady
national voter registration day is comingDid you know? The fourth Tuesday of September is widely known as National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). This year, NVRD takes place on September 28th and LWV-Wilmette looks forward to once again helping voters get #VoteReady. If you need to register to vote or update your registration, click the link below.
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Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
lwv-w & wilmette public library book discussionBe sure to read Heather McGhee’s book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, which will be the subject of our next book discussion this Wednesday. Delving into economic and sociological research to uncover the irrefutable story of racism’s costs, McGhee tells the humble stories of people yearning to be a part of a better America. Visit the Wilmette Public Library's Book Club section to find available copies of this book.
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New US Senate Voting Rights Bill
league supports the freedom to vote actOn September 14th, the US Senate introduced a new voting rights bill, the Freedom to Vote Act. It is a successor to the previously popular For the People Act, which passed in the House last March but failed to pass in the Senate last June. At its core, the Freedom to Vote Act is a transformative bill that would counter the recent surge of voting restrictions passed in several states. Recognizing that national voting and election laws serve to protect every vote—every voice—in the US, the LWV wholeheartedly supports this legislation. Click the link below to read the official League response from LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomon.
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Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Signed
sweeping energy legislation becomes lawOn September 15th, Governor Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act into law. This legislation gives Illinois the strongest and most equitable clean energy standards in the nation. For its coalition of supporters, including LWV, this bill achieves all of the core objectives:
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National Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15th - October 15th
celebrating hispanic contributionsEvery year since 1988, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. This is a time to celebrate the histories, culture and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Clink the link below to learn more.
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Village Board Vote - September 28th
sustainability plan on the agendaWith the Administration Committee’s strong recommendation, the Wilmette Village Board is currently considering the proposed Sustainability Plan. It will vote on the plan’s adoption at its next meeting on September 28th. To continue to show your support, please email the Village Trustees. The links below provide access to both the plan and trustee contact details
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upcoming EVENTS
September 22: LWVW-WPL Book Group
September 23: LWV Deerfield/Lincolnshire Event - IL Re-districting Update
September 23: LWV Oak Park & River Forest Event - SOS Democracy: The Fight for Voters Rights
September 27: Wilmette District 39 Board of Education Meeting
September 28: National Voter Registration Day
September 28: Wilmette Village Board Meeting
September 23: LWV Deerfield/Lincolnshire Event - IL Re-districting Update
September 23: LWV Oak Park & River Forest Event - SOS Democracy: The Fight for Voters Rights
September 27: Wilmette District 39 Board of Education Meeting
September 28: National Voter Registration Day
September 28: Wilmette Village Board Meeting