May 20, 2026

lwv wilmette annual meeting

 Join your fellow LWV members for an engaging speaker, some socializing, reviewing the accomplishments of our last year, celebrating our scholarship winner, and planning for next year.  The meeting will be held at the Wilmette History Museum, 609 Ridge Rd. Doors open at 6:00 pm, program begins at 6:30 pm. 

Our featured speaker will be UIC Law Professor Steven A. Schwinn, who will discuss current challenges to our elections and our democracy. Our business meeting will follow Professor Schwinn.
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​Meeting materials are now available to members HERE.

2025-2026 Priorities

Issues and Advocacy

In 2025-2026 LWV Wilmette is focusing on six  core advocacy  issues. 
Good Governance:

• Advocate for open and transparent governing bodies 
• Facilitate community understanding of the workings of our local governing boards  Coordinates Observer Corps activities

Environment:

• Contribute to robust village initiatives stemming from the Sustainability Plan 
• Strengthen ecology-based management of Park District natural areas 
• Work with partner organizations to protect local environment & the Great Lakes

Inclusive Community:

• Educate and advocate for policies that ensure greater inclusivity 
• Proactively advocate for local government policies to ensure greater inclusivity 
• Actively monitor the efforts to develop more inclusive and affordable housing

Fair Elections:

• Combat mis- and disinformation 
• Educate the community on electoral reforms (such as abolishing the Electoral College, ranked choice voting) 
• Advocate to address Voting Rights and fight voter suppression efforts
• Ensure every citizen has the right to participate in our electoral process

Access to Healthcare:
Identify potential educational and advocacy opportunities regarding equitable access to healthcare and access to healthcare information Including but not limited to: -

• reproductive healthcare 
• mental healthcare 
• gun violence prevention 
• ​public health issues and concerns

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calendar

LWV Cook County Annual Meeting                                                       May 5, 2026
LWV Wilmette Annual Meeting                                                              May 20, 2026
​LWV-US Biennial Convention, Columbus Ohio                                  June 25-28, 2026

​​The LWV of Wilmette, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed, active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

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