“The League encourages citizens to become aware of and to understand the Report’s recommendations to become better informed voters.” – Sandy Waters Continue Reading →
LWV President: Capital Projects Report is Nonpartisan, Points No Fingers
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Greenwich League of Women Voters
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LWV to Host Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Alban and Town Planner DeLuca
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Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm on Zoom Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Greenwich League of Women Voters
In Its Centennial Year, the Greenwich League of Women Voters Is More Relevant Than Ever
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A chapter of the League of Women Voters was founded in Riverside in 1921, one year after women gained the right to vote. Interest spread quickly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich League of Women Voters, Kathryn O'Donnell, Sandy Waters, We the People
Greenwich State Rep Candidates Face Off: Economy, Infrastructure, #BLM, Abortion
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Six candidates for State Representative were asked about multiple issues ranging from funding state infrastructure to taxes, and from Black Lives Matter to abortion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich League of Women Voters, Harry Arora, Hector Arzeno, Joe Kelly, Kathleen Stowe, Kay Maxwell, Kimberly Fiorello
Statement from Greenwich Voices for Democracy
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“Simply repeating what a candidate said (which is what was done) does not disparage, it informs. In this case, it informed voters on where the candidates stand with respect to a critical issue – the right of a woman to control her own body.” – Sandy Litvack, Greenwich Voices for Democracy Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Greenwich League of Women Voters, Greenwich Voices for Democracy
Kasser–Fazio Debate Highlights: Infrastructure, Gun Safety, Early Voting
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Candidates for State Senate in the 36th district incumbent Democrat Alex Kasser faced off against challenger Ryan Fazio. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Connecticut State Senate 36th District, Greenwich League of Women Voters, Ryan Fazio
The Dirt on Food Supply: Promoting Healthy Soil for a Sustainable Environment
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On Nov. 17 at Cole Auditorium, featured speaker Mr. Dave White, Former Chief U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service and co-founder and partner of conservation consultants the 9b Group will speak. The hope is to generate awareness of the importance of soil to human life. According to the 9b Group, in just a few decades, farmers will have to feed 9 billion people a year. Keeping agricultural land productive will be critical to meeting food demands as will protecting the health and resilience of our environment. An understanding and appreciation of soil will be key in achieving these goals. Continue Reading →