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Date: 9/30/2024
Subject: This Week in Greater Tucson - September 30, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson


The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
 
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON

September 30, 2024
 
 What is This Week in Greater Tucson?  This Week in Greater Tucson (TWGT) will arrive in your inbox on most Monday mornings providing a quick overview of what is happening in the LWVGT in the coming week, the links for more information, and the links to the virtual meetings.  It will also provide information on events that may be of interest happening within the State of AZ and LWVUS.  
 
 If you have content you wish to share with This Week in Greater Tucson, please complete the TWGT Form . To access the site, first you must log in as a member. Please note: the deadline for submissions is Noon the Saturday before Monday's email.
 
 
Note: To access links in the This Week in Greater Tucson, members first must log onto the lwvtucson.org website.  
 
TucsonMeetYourself
TUCSON MEET YOURSELF
Consider volunteering for this interesting, fun and important
event and learn even more about the elections! 
To volunteer, see below "Get Involved."
 
LWVGT booth, #10 on Stone Ave by the food carts
Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6
11 AM to 5 PM
For more information about the event, click this link. 
BE AN INFORMED VOTER
Watch the videos of LWVGT Candidate Forums
Ballot Proposition Presentations
  
If your group, club, organization, or community would like a presentation on the propositions that will appear on the November ballot, please send an email to Teresa Jenkins at programs@lwvtucson.com and include the date, time and location of your event. The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson will provide a balanced explanation based on research on the supporting and opposing arguments for each initiative.
We anticipate a lot of requests, so please contact us as soon as possible if you would like a presentation.
LWVGT is an all-volunteer organization.  
Come meet new members, greet old friends, 
and work together to strengthen our democracy!
Volunteer opportunities are now open for several upcoming events.
To check out any of these events and volunteer, please follow these steps:
1. Login to the website 
2. Find 'Get Involved' on the menu 
3. Click on 'Volunteer' 
 
For more information on volunteering for one of the events on the left side of the page, click on 'Volunteering.' 
To view specific dates and times for each opportunity, click on the 'View More' arrow on the left side. 
If you have any questions, please email web@lwvtucson.com 
 
Thank you for your time and helping our League keep democracy going strong!
These events are one-time opportunities and commitments:
 
  • Voter Registration Table at Pima Community College - Northwest Campus - September 30
  • Address & Stuff Envelops - League Office - October 1 - 7
  • Tucson Meet Yourself - Downtown - October 4 - 6
  • Voter Registration Table at Pima Community College - Downtown Campus -October 1
 
Become a League Friend:
 
 League "Friends" are current members who are paired with new members to introduce them to the many facets of the organization. Email Mary Elizabeth Pollard  mebobpollard@msn.com for more information.
 
Voter Registration: 
 
We need volunteers to be trained in Election Protection for the upcoming elections. Volunteers will work with other local organizations, learn best practices, and be able to advocate to ensure the voting rights of others are protected. Please email:   president@lwvtucson.com  for more details. 
 
There are ongoing opportunities as well:
  • Coordinator for League Heroes for TWGT

  • Making Presentations for Ballot Propositions  
    Email programs@lwvtucson.com 
 
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
Voter Service Meeting
Monday, September 30
10 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson
 
Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session and Committee Meeting
Monday, September 30
1 PM
Zoom
 
Listening session with Virginia Rodriguez, Director of Victim Services, Pima County Attorney's Office
 
Eastside Unit
Tuesday, October 1
9:30 AM
Understanding the Ballot Propositions
Ward 2 Office
7820 E Broadway
 
 
Governance Committee
Tuesday, October 1
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Zoom

The DEI Book Discussion Group

Thursday, October 3

6 PM

Zoom

For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf

Ntozake Shange (1975, 88 pp.)  
 
LWVGT Board Meeting 
Friday, October 4
 6 PM
Zoom
THIS WEEK IN LWVAZ
Bootcamp
LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information about League topics and tools
 
League and Social Media
Monday, September 30
6 PM
THIS WEEK IN LWVUS
LWVUS_WebinarSeries_Election2024
LWVUS is offering informative webinars to help League members prepare for election season.  All members are invited to watch live or recorded sessions.  Slides and resource links will be made available following each webinar. 
 
 Election 2024: Preparing for Post-Election
Thursday, October 3
1 PM
Zoom
TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVGT
 
Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session and Committee Meeting
Monday, October 7
1 PM
Zoom
 
Listening session with Nicola Hartmann, Sister José Women's Center
 
DEI Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 9
6 PM
Zoom

TO PLAN AHEAD

LWVAZ
Bootcamp
LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
 
League Advocacy
Monday, October 7
6 PM
Zoom
TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVUS
LWVUS_WebinarSeries_Election2024
LWVUS is offering informative webinars to help League members prepare for election season.  All members are invited to watch live or recorded sessions.  Slides and resource links will be made available following each webinar.
 
 Election 2024: Bystander Training & Voter Intimidation
 Thursday, October 10
10 AM
Zoom
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

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Tucson 2024 Redistricting: "Preserving the Equality of Voting Power for all Tucsonians"

 
Background: Federal law requires redistricting following every ten-year census. In addition, Tucson's City Charter dictates that beginning with the year 2000, the City of Tucson must review the ward boundaries again at regular intervals following the ten-year census.  The City is currently engaging in that process with the required 7-person Advisory Committee. 
 

The Mayor/Council Redistricting Advisory Committee continues to meet and are not recommending redistricting changes for this cycle. However, they have scheduled additional meetings to continue to discuss "rough proportionality".   

The following is the current schedule.

  

 Monday, September 30, 5:00 pm,    Mayor/Council Chambers 

       Monday, October 7, 5:00 pm,    Mayor/Council Chambers

 

If you are concerned about the possibility of the boundaries of your neighborhoods being shifted, we encourage you to attend these meetings. 
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