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Date: 10/7/2024
Subject: This Week in Greater Tucson - October 7, 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

October 7, 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.  
 
Understanding Ballot Propositions 2024
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:
 
  • Address & Stuff Envelopes - League Office - Monday, October 7, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Voter Registration Table at Naturalization Ceremony, Friday, October 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
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:
  • Data Management and Research for the A Citizen's Directory of Elected Officials
    Email seblack451@gmail.com 

  • Coordinator for League Heroes for TWGT

  • Making Presentations for Ballot Propositions  
    Email programs@lwvtucson.com 
 
THIS WEEK IN GREATER TUCSON
 
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 PLANNING for November DEI Meeting
Wednesday, October 9
5:15 - 6 PM
Zoom
 
DEI Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 9
6 PM
Zoom
THIS WEEK IN LWVAZ
Bootcamp
LWVAZ BootCamps
An opportunity to learn more in-depth information on League topics and tools
 
 This event has been CANCELLED
and will be rescheduled: we apologize for any inconvenience. 
League Advocacy
Monday, October 7
6 PM
Zoom
LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart will discuss LWVUS’s support in advance of the election 
and hear from League members about their election plans and concerns.
For members only. You can register through the calendar
(see October 10th),
but hurry if you are interested because space is limited!
 
Dinner With LWVUS CEO, Celina Stewart
Thursday, October 10
5:30 - 9 PM
Private Residence
Scottsdale, AZ
  
 
Celina Stewart LWV
THIS WEEK IN LWVUS
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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 and
Voter Information
Thursday, October 10
10 AM - 12 PM
Zoom
TO PLAN AHEAD
LWVGT
 
Gun Violence Prevention Listening Session and Committee Meeting
Monday, October 14
1 PM
Zoom
Listening Session with Marie Fordney, Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona.
Public programs
 
Ballot Propositions Explained
Cancelled: we apologize for any inconvenience. 
Tuesday, October 15
6 PM
Zoom
Voter Service Meeting
Wednesday,October 16
9 AM
LWVGT Conference Room
800 N Swan, Suite 126
Tucson
Technology & Equipment
Committee Meeting
Friday, October 18
10 AM
Zoom
 
Ballot Measures Explained
Saturday, October 19
10 AM - 12 PM
Zoom
National Day of Racial Healing 2024
2025 National Day of Racial Healing
Planning Meeting
Saturday, October 19
1:30 PM
LWVGT Office
800 N. Swan, Suite 126, Tucson
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, 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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