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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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LWV-Wilmette Event – January 26th
understanding the filibusterAs critical voting rights legislation languishes in Congress, the LWV has called on the Senate to “nix or fix” the filibuster. What does it all mean? Northwestern University School of Law Professor Tonja Jacobi will join us via Zoom on January 26th at 7 p.m. to discuss the history, use and misuse of the filibuster and its implications on pending voting rights legislation. The program will involve a 30-minute lecture, followed by a moderated Q&A session. It is open to League members and their invited guests.
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Call to Action
speak up for democracyThe freedom to vote is not partisan. It is foundational to our democracy. It is incumbent upon each of us to defend it. How? Speak up to protect democracy this month! Call the White House to tell the President that you want the filibuster removed so that national voting rights can be preserved, signed into federal law that no state can violate. Contact legislators, urging them to defend the very democratic system that put them in office. Visit our Voting Rights page for further details.
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#DeliverForVotingRights - January 17th
LWV-US day of actionThis upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the League of Women Voters will be joining the King family and partners for #DeliverForVotingRights action at the White House. We will honor Dr. King’s legacy by rallying for Congress and President Biden to protect our freedom to vote and pass voting rights legislation. Learn more at the link below and stay tuned for details related to possible local league participation.
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Wednesday, January 26th at 11:00 a.m.
LWV-W & WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSIONSave the Date and Plan your Winter Reading! On January 26th, we will gather virtually to discuss Refugee High: Coming of Age in America by Elly Fishman. Winner of the Studs and Ida Terkel Award, this book explores a year in the life of Chicago’s Roger C. Sullivan High school, home to one of the highest proportions of refugees of any school in the nation. As a special treat, Principal Chad Thomas will also be joining our discussion. Register now at the link below.
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Take the Poll by January 26th
village comprehensive planThe Village of Wilmette is developing a new Comprehensive Plan and is seeking community input to determine the village's future vision and the needed framework to achieve all identified goals and priorities. Visit the link below to participate in a poll before it closes on January 26th. In addition, view the virtual open house, share your ideas, and sign up for email updates.
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upcoming EVENTS
January 17: Martin Luther King Day
January 18: New Trier High School D203 Board of Education Meeting
January 18: Wilmette Public Library Board Meeting
January 18: Wilmette Human Relations Commission Meeting
January 24: Wilmette D39 Board of Education Meeting
January 25: Wilmette Village Board Meeting
January 18: New Trier High School D203 Board of Education Meeting
January 18: Wilmette Public Library Board Meeting
January 18: Wilmette Human Relations Commission Meeting
January 24: Wilmette D39 Board of Education Meeting
January 25: Wilmette Village Board Meeting