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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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Biennial League Event
view the recording nowOn November 10th, the League hosted an evening dedicated to open civic engagement with our elected local government leaders. As is tradition, the State of the Village involved short presentations by a board member for each of seven governing bodies, followed by a moderated, thought-provoking Q&A session. The participating boards included: Village of Wilmette, New Trier Township, Wilmette School District 39, Avoca School District 37, New Trier High School District 203, Wilmette Public Library and Wilmette Park District. Click the link below to view a recording of all board presentations.
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November is Native American Heritage Month
honoring native american contributionsThe League of Women Voters recognizes and respects the indigenous people who lived on the lands that are now Wilmette. We are committed to learning more about our history and working toward a greater understanding of the people who came before us. Visit the Wilmette Public Library website to find specially curated reading lists and available programming to learn more.
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Applications Due December 7th
trustee vacancy to be filledIs public service in your future? New Trier Township is currently seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Trustee. The successful applicant will be appointed to fill the remainder of late Trustee John T. Thomas’ four-year term that ends in May 2025. An eligible candidate must be a legal voter of New Trier and have lived in the township for at least one year prior to appointment. (60ILCS 1/55-5). Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online now through December 7th. Click the link below to apply.
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Volunteer Opportunity - December 5th
restoration of local woodlandsIf you are interested in restoring health to local woodlands, mark your calendar now for our four Winter Workdays at Harms Woods East. Please join us for the first one on Sunday 12/5 from 9am to 12noon. Meet us in the Harm Woods South parking lot (Groves 1 & 2), which is a block south of the traffic light at Old Orchard Rd and Harms Rd; it's the first parking lot north of Golf Rd. We will be cutting invasive buckthorn around a warm fire. Bring water and wear layers to stay comfortable! Tools and snacks will be provided. Click the link below to RSVP.
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Protecting All Voters' Voices
speak up for democracyThe right to vote is under attack in states all across the country. Millions of Americans stand to lose access to the vote, with the vast majority being people of color, women, disabled people, and young people. Now is the time for Congress to pass voting rights legislation. Click the link below to tell the Senate to support the Freedom to Vote Act.
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Call to Action
protect the remnant prairie TODAYWhile Illinois is called the Prairie State, less than 0.01% of our native prairie landscape actually remains today. We cannot afford to lose another acre, which is why it is so critical to save Bell Bowl Prairie, a historic natural landscape in Rockford, IL that supports rare and endangered species. This remnant prairie, which has not been plowed, grazed or developed for 12,000 years, is slated for destruction to accommodate the Rockford Airport expansion, Activism from conservationists has resulted in a temporary victory that will halt any construction until March 2022. However we must continue to advocate for permanently protecting this irreplaceable remnant prairie. What can we do to save it? Click on the link below to tell the governor how important it is to the biodiversity of our state.
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upcoming EVENTS
November 30: LWV-Chicago and Union Club of Chicago Virtual Event - Refugee High
December 6: Wilmette Human Relations Commission Meeting
December 6: Wilmette Park District Lakefront Committee Meeting
December 7: Wilmette Environmental & Energy Commission Meeting
December 13: New Trier D203 Board of Education Meeting
December 13: Wilmette D39 Board of Education Meeting
December 13: Wilmette Park District Board Meeting
December 14: Wilmette Village Board Meeting
December 14: New Trier Township Board Meeting
December 6: Wilmette Human Relations Commission Meeting
December 6: Wilmette Park District Lakefront Committee Meeting
December 7: Wilmette Environmental & Energy Commission Meeting
December 13: New Trier D203 Board of Education Meeting
December 13: Wilmette D39 Board of Education Meeting
December 13: Wilmette Park District Board Meeting
December 14: Wilmette Village Board Meeting
December 14: New Trier Township Board Meeting