Students are asked to write an essay of 600-800 words that answers one of three prompt questions. Continue Reading →
Greenwich League of Women & Affiliate High School Clubs Announce 2022 Student Essay Contest
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League of Women Voters Greenwich
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BET Debate Highlights Difference in Philosophies as Parties Vie for Coveted Tie-Breaking Vote
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Though all nominees will be seated after Nov 2, the result of the election is that the party whose candidates garner the most votes in total gets to choose the BET’s chair, and that person holds the tie breaking vote. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA compliance, air quality, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, capital projects, Dan Ozizmir
LWV Greenwich, WNYC & Greenwich Library to Host “The Power of the Women’s Vote in 2020: Unfinished Business”
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This important community event will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Register today. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich Library, League of Women Voters Greenwich, WNYC
LWV Greenwich: Bashing a 100-year Old Volunteer Organization Promoting Civil Dialogue between Candidates Should Worry Us All
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“Will polarized politicking mean an end to our tradition of holding debates between candidates?” – Sandy Waters, League of Women Voters Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Sandy Waters
LWV Announces Arora-Moss Debate for State Rep District 151 Is Cancelled
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“To refuse to debate in a public forum moderated by a person of her qualifications is unjustifiable and indefensible.” – LWV Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Cheryl Trepp Moss, debate, Harry Arora, Jara Burnett, Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voters Greenwich
LWV: Clearing up Confusion about How to Vote for the Board of Education
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Vote for any four candidates for Board of Education. It is not necessary to vote for two from each party. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Sandy Waters
Selectmen Candidates Peppered with Fresh Batch of Questions at Greenwich High School
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On Friday at Greenwich High School about 800 students filled the performing arts center for a debate among the four selectmen candidates.
The forum was co-sponsored by the Greenwich League of Women Voters and We The People, which is coached by social studies teacher Aaron Hull. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Aaron Hull, Dylan Maloney, Dylan Mini, Fred Camillo, Greenwich High School, Jill Oberlander
Check Out the League of Women Voters Guide for Nov 5, 2019
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Check here for links to the LWV Voter Guide for Nov 5, 2019. It lists candidates in contested races by office. There is also a link to RTM candidates by District. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, League of Women Voters Greenwich, Voter's Guide
Round Hill Selectmen Candidates Debate Flashpoints: Financing Capital Projects, Partisanship, P3s, Public Housing
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Questions came from the Northwest Greenwich Association, the Northeast Greenwich Association and the Round Hill Association, as well as from the audience. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, 8-30g, affordable housing, Allen Williams, Fred Camillo, Historic Overlay, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, Inland-Wetlands and Watercourses Agency
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Why there is no debate for Greenwich BET
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“Voters do determine which majority party will control BET decision making. Of the 12 candidates on the ballot, voters may choose any 6. The party receiving the most total votes becomes the majority party, which then elects the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and often, the Secretary. The Chairman receives a second, tie-breaking vote in most decisions.” – Sandy Waters, President, Greenwich League of Women Voters Continue Reading →