The issue of guns and violence in our neighborhoods hits us whenever we pick up a newspaper or turn on our TV. We read about it, we talk about it and the question of what to do about it was the subject of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Nassau meeting at the Elmont Memorial...Continue Reading
Here we are, September, and a very full next few months ahead. We have the September 9, 2014 primary with the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor the only primary races for Nassau County residents. On September 16th, our League has a general meeting to discuss issues we see and the candidates see for the...Continue Reading
These numbers indicate the important work we did and do with student voter registrations. Very impressive numbers! Thanks to everyone! TOTALS 9 High Schools visited 1374 students contacted 930 registration forms collected 675 students agreed to three follow up contacts and provided email, cell phone numbers or home addresses 43 classes visited 196 hours of contact time in...Continue Reading
The following is a reminder to know more about the charities to which we contribute. Many charities have contracts with fundraisers who get the biggest share of the donations. The following report on CNN is just a cautionary tale. Recently, on CNN, Anderson Cooper 360 spoke about the abuse of certain fundraising activities. He announced that the New...Continue Reading
Here it is we thought we might give our newsletter editor, Alisa, a bit of a summer reprieve, but League work goes on and you can see by the newsletter there is much information to share! Most importantly is the general meeting on Tuesday, July 29th, 7pm at the Elmont Library on GUNS! This is...Continue Reading
This week we conclude with the advancements made by Citizens Union and the League of Women Voters of New York State. 6. What criteria must be considered by the Commission in the drawing of district lines? In addition to the threshold requirements that proposed districts be contiguous, compact and as close to equal in size as...Continue Reading
Candidates’ Forums 9-3-2014 Wednesday Merrick Public Library primary election for state senate 10/14 Tuesday Hofstra University general election for 4th CDContinue Reading
2. How will the ten-member independent commission (“the Commission”) be appointed? Each of the four legislative leaders will appoint two members, and two additional members will be appointed by a vote of not less than five of the original eight members. These two additional members will not have been enrolled in either of the two...Continue Reading
1. What will the proposed constitutional amendment accomplish? Establishment of an independent commission with representation by the minority party, third parties and independents instead of total control by the majority party.LATFOR, which has drawn lines during the past four redistricting cycles, was controlled by the majorities in each house. The new plan replaces LATFOR with...Continue Reading
