League of Women Voters of GREATER HARTFORD

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

DID YOU SEE US AT CELEBRATE! WEST HARTFORD?

We had a fabulously designed booth by member Pat George in American red, white and blue. A new voter is signed up League members “womaned” the booth over the course of the weekend of June 13 and 14. We offered information on voting, the New Britain-Hartford Busway, and current Connecticut health issues. A number of new voters were registered, too.

A future voter We passed out balloons to passersby, particularly children like the boy pictured.

We offered the public an opportunity to write questions that might be posed to local officials in the fall election. About 20 questions were submitted, including one from a very interested third grader.

Marlene discusses issues The League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford will once again publish a Voters Guide for West Hartford and cooperate with WHC-TV to hold the debates for the candidates running for Town Council and Board of Education. Voter Service in additional communities is being considered.

The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement.

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