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News and Events collected into one page for easy readingCalendar of Events
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| Tue 2 Nov | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm | GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION DAY | LWV Maryland | |
| Thu 11 Nov | (All day) | Federal Holiday: Veterans' Day | LWV Maryland |
Posted by Carol Blackburn for LWV Carroll County MD
14 Nov 2009
As we celebrate Thanksgiving next week I am sure everyone has a reason to give thanks for a lot of things. Although many have been hit with the economic crisis we should be able to find even some small things to be thankful for as we gather with friends and family on Thursday.
We can also be thankful for the League of Women Voters as nationally members push on several important issues such as health care and climate change. Statewide, the League is getting ready for the General Assembly which begins in January and locally we are gearing up for the elections next fall. All of us have some important issues to work on.
The Carroll League will meet Dec. 5 to discuss the county’s master plan. I am sure all of you know that the controversial Pathways was dismissed and the planning staff was directed to revise the 2000 Master Plan. Such plans are required to be reviewed every six years with the focus on the development of the areas outside the municipalities. And although each town in the county makes its own planning decisions, what happens outside the towns still affects them. The revision to the Master Plan is to be presented to the County Planning Commission on Nov. 30 so we should have some idea of what is being proposed and by looking at our county League positions will be able to comment on the plan.
Please join us at Karen Donaldson’s to discuss the issues.
Looking forward to next year we will have program planning meetings in either January or February to propose both county and national programs. The LWVUS will hold its national convention in June 2010 and there are at least two issues already being proposed. We will have more on them later.
Locally we would like your opinion of what the local League should be looking at in the next year. Are there education or housing or land use issues that need to be addressed? I am enclosing our current positions on issues. Think about them and before the program planning meeting we can talk about them again.
In the meantime, I hope you all have a good Thanksgiving and Happy December Holidays.
P.S. If you have not paid your dues for this year, ($48) please send them in to Nancy Rescigno, 2400 Walden Way, Marriottsville, MD 21104.
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Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Frederick County MD
Tue 7 Sep 2010 - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Frederick County will host a Forum for Candidates for the MD House of Delegates from Districts 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B on September 7 from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. on September 7 at the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, Frederick Community College.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Carroll County MD
Tue 12 Oct 2010 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Carroll County will host a forum for candidates for the Carroll County Board of Education on October 12th at 7 p.m. at the Carroll Community College, Scott Center - 1602 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157.
Posted by LWV Carroll for LWV Carroll County MD
Tue 12 Oct 2010 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Carroll County will host a forum for candidates for the Carroll County Commission on October 12th at 8 p.m. at the Carroll Community College, Scott Center - 1602 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Carroll County MD
Wed 13 Oct 2010 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Carroll County will host a forum for candidates for the State Senate, Districts 4, 5, and 9 on October 13th at 7 p.m. at the Carroll Community College, Scott Center - 1602 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Posted by LWV Carroll for LWV Carroll County MD
Wed 13 Oct 2010 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Carroll County will host a forum for candidates for the State Delegate, Districts 4B, 5A, and 9B on October 13th at 8 p.m. at the Carroll Community College, Scott Center - 1602 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Carroll County MD
Fri 15 Oct 2010 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The League of Women Voters of Carroll County will host a forum for candidates for the United States House of Representatives , Districts 6 on October 15th at 7p.m. at the Carroll Community College, Scott Center - 1602 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Fri 3 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Sat 4 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Mon 6 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 7 Sep 2010 (All day)
This is the last day to mail or fax an application for an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election. For information about absentee ballots, visit the MD State Board of Elections.
You can download the application at
http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/documents/2010_Absentee_Ballot_Application_English.pdf
After September 7, you can still request an absentee ballot by going IN PERSON to your local Board of Elections.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 7 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Wed 8 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Thu 9 Sep 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on September 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,and 9. (Closed on Sunday) Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sep 14; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 14 Sep 2010 - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.
Posted by Andrea Gruhl for LWV Maryland
Fri 17 Sep 2010 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Please come to the LWVMD Constitution Day program from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 at the University of Maryland School of Law. It is the 4th consecutive year we have collaborated with them and the University of Maryland, Baltimore to put on a Constitution Day program. The topic, "Health Care Reform and the US Constitution," is exciting and timely and the panel this year is extremely qualified and attractive.
Details in attached flyer.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Maryland
Mon 20 Sep 2010 - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
The League of Women Voters of Maryland will host a workshop at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia Maryland on September 20th. Please click on attachment on this page for details.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Mon 27 Sep 2010 (All day)
Voter Registration reopens. You may register, change party affiliation, submit change of address, etc.
Visit your local Board of Elections (http://www.elections.state.md.us/about/county_boards.html) or go to the Maryland Board of Elections (http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html).
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 12 Oct 2010 - 12:00 am - 9:00 pm
This is the last day to register to vote before the General Election. Please contact your Board of Elections.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Fri 22 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Sat 23 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Mon 25 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 26 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Wed 27 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Thu 28 Oct 2010 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Early Voting Centers are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM continuously (voters in line at 8:00 PM may vote) on October 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 28. (closed on Sunday). Election Day is Tuesday, November 2; the polls open at 7 a.m. on that day.
Please visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html for a list of early voting locations in your area.
Posted by Webmaster LWVMD for LWV Maryland
Tue 2 Nov 2010 - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Maryland on 28 May 2010.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Maryland on 28 May 2010.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Maryland on 20 Jun 2010.
In November of 2010, Maryland voters will be asked whether they think a Constitutional Convention should be called to rewrite the Maryland Constitution. This "sense of the voters" is required every 20 years. In 1990, the League of Women Voters of Maryland published To ConCon or Not which gave a brief history of the Maryland Constitution, the 1967-68 Constitutional Convention and reasons why voters should or should not vote for another Convention. Although 20 years old, much of the information is relevant today. Please click on the attachment to read this four page document.
Posted by Nancy Soreng for LWV Maryland on 16 Aug 2010.
Watch video of a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Carroll County for candidates for the United States Senate. Go to http://www.carrollmediacenter.org/streaming/player.asp?id=2689.
Posted by LWV Maryland for LWV Maryland on 23 Nov 2009.
Openness in Government
We support full public disclosure of House and Senate committee votes published on the Maryland General Assembly website: mlis.state.md.us including dates and legislator votes.
We support the elimination of fees for Up-To-The-Minute and the availability of this information to all Marylanders.
We support the podcasting or broadcasting of the Board of Public Works meetings and work sessions.
Adequate State Revenue
We support a revenue structure for Maryland which is equitable, reliable, adequate and progressive over all. We must protect the most vulnerable residents through a safety net of basic social services.
Health Care
Universal Access To Quality Care
We support legislaion that will make a basic level of quality health care accessible to all residents that is available at an affordable cost.
We support reproducive choice.
Environment
Land Use
We support managed land use and growth management through the principles of smart growth, which promote public transportation, protect the natural environment and provide for better water and air quality.
Climate Change
We support managed land use and growth management which promotes resource conservaion, public transportaion, the protecion of the natural environment, sustainable energy policies and protection of water and air quality.
We support initiatives such as sustainable energy policies to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases . These actions will reduce the threat of global warming, combat air pollution, increase energy security and create new jobs.
Transportation
We support public education to promote goals that provide alternative travel modes, encourage technological improvements to abate emissions from mobile sources, reduce energy consumption and protect natural resources.
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- Campaign Finance Reform, including Public funding
- Work Force and Affordable Housing
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