​​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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Protecting All Voters' Voices

lwv urges president to act

The 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 President Biden to use whatever means necessary to compel Congress to pass voting rights legislation. Click the link below to tell the Oval Office that you support the federal voting rights reforms waiting for Senate approval, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.

Support voting rights

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National Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15th - October 15th

celebrating hispanic contributions

​Every 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.

read more

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Wednesday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m.

lwv-w & wilmette public library book discussion

​Join us on October 27th to discuss The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America by Carol Anderson. In this unflinching, critical new look at the Second Amendment, the author illuminates how the amendment was designed and how it has consistently been constructed to keep African Americans powerless and vulnerable. The Second is neither a “pro-gun” nor an “anti-gun” book; the lens is the citizenship rights and human rights of African Americans. (Adapted from the publisher). Register today at the link below.

register here

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Drive Clean Webinar - October 16th or October 20th

benefits of electric vehicles

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)? Join the LWV-California and the nonprofit Drive Clean for an educational and inspirational webinar to promote the importance of improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions. Drive Clean with the League will feature EV experts, EV owners and clean air enthusiasts, who will share the latest trends, vehicles, costs and considerations when moving to electric. This FREE one-hour Zoom event is offered on both October 16th at 7 p.m. (CST) and October 20th at 8 p.m. (CST). Choose the date and time that works for you. Invite your friends and register now at the link below.

register here

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 Village Board Votes Unanimously

sustainability plan adopted

On September 28th, the Village Board voted unanimously to adopt the Sustainability Plan and passed a resolution endorsing a 2021 Climate Action Plan. The three implementation priorities incorporated into the Sustainability Plan address renewable energy, urban forest preservation, and native habitats. Thanks to all those that have been part of the development of this plan, including Go Green Wilmette and the Environmental and Energy Commission (EEC). Click the link below to view the plan.

approved plan

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upcoming EVENTS

October 12: Wilmette Village Board Meeting
October 12: New Trier Township Board Meeting
October 12: LWV-Glenview-Glencoe Zoom Event - How Access to the Polls is Changing
October 13: LWV-Palatine & Glenview-Glencoe Zoom Event - Housing Matters
October 13: Wilmette Public Library Virtual Event - The Color of Law & Reversing Segregation
October 15-16: LWV-Lake Michigan Region Annual Meeting
October 16: LWV-CA Zoom Event - Drive Clean With The League
October 18: New Trier High School D203 Board Meeting
October 18: Wilmette Park District Board Meeting
October 19: Wilmette Public Library Board Meeting
October 20: LWV-CA Zoom Event - Drive Clean With The League

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