Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters of Louisville (LWVL), founded on November 26, 1920, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to women and men of all ages. For more information, email us at lwvlouisville@gmail.com or phone us at 502-895-5218.
When you join LWVL, you also become a member of national, state and local leagues -- three levels of government and legislative activity.

Dinner & Democracy: Making Democracy Work

Program: How Clean is our Drinking Water? Come join us Monday, February 18, at Lang House. At this forum, environ-mental attorney Tom Fitzgerald talks about pollution in the Ohio River. He'll discuss the role of ORSANCO -- The Ohio River Sanitation Commission, which monitors river pollutants. He was appointed by President Obama in 2014 as one of three Federal Commissioners on ORSANCO. Attorney Fitzgerald, "Fitz," has been Director of the Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) since 1984. KRC is a non- profit environmental advocacy organization that provides free legal, strategic and policy assistance to individuals, organizations and communities concerning environmental quality and resource extraction issues. According to the Courier- Journal, 12-30-18, "Fitzgerald has been working for 40 years to stop legislation that could dirty our streams, pollute our air and trash our state. . ."
~ Dinner 5:30 p.m. & Program @ 6 p.m.~
~ Public Invited ~
Reservations NOT needed -- gratefully accept donations for dinner.

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BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION

Book: The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by by Elaine Weiss.
February 20, Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Lang House, 115 South Ewing Avenue (40206). Discussion leader: Vicky Markell
Is there a book you've read and want to discuss? Send us an email at LWVLouisville@gmail.com with your suggestion. Must be non-fiction.
Come join us! You do not have to be a member -- just an inquiring mind!

League of Women Voters of Louisville Positions

League's position on Education, Local Housing and more: League Positions

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