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2010 BLOUNT CO. PRIMARY:
List of Primary Petitioners, sorted by office
Positions to be Filled
Geographical Descriptions of Commission Districts
LWVBC & The Daily Times to Survey Candidates

CALENDAR:
Feb. 22 General Meeting moved to Feb. 28

Feb. 28:
Profiles in Courage FilmFest
"Iron Jawed Angels"
3:00 pm
Lawson Auditorium, Fayerweather Hall, Maryville College
More information

See map for location
Contact Patty DeRycke
or Autumn Hall


Mar.
29:
Board Meeting
5:30 pm
Bartlett 326, Maryville College
See map for location
Contact Patty DeRycke or Autumn Hall for more info

Apr
. 12:
County Commission Candidates' Forum (co-sponsored by Blount County Chamber of Commerce)
6:00 pm
Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick, Maryville

Apr
. 13:
County Mayoral Candidates' Forum (co-sponsored by Blount County Chamber of Commerce)
12:00 pm
Blount County Public Library
508 N. Cusick, Maryville

NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 11-15, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
No penalty registration deadline: May 14
Information & Registration

STATE RESOURCES
About Tennessee Government
2009 Legislative Summary
 
 
ATTENTION BLOUNT COUNTY POLL WORKERS:
If you or someone you know has been a consistent poll worker for more than 25 years, LWVBC would like to honor you.
Please contact Nancy Heintz at 982-6834 or rlhcom@chartertn.net

The League of Women Voters is a multifaceted grass roots organization dedicated to keeping democracy strong, giving you a voice in your government.

The League works through the American political process to bring about constructive change by:

  • registering voters and defending voting rights
  • informing citizens about their rights and responsibilities
  • informing the public through our in-depth issues analyses
  • sponsoring candidate debates and public issues forums
  • taking action through lobbying for change

Founded in 2005 as a Member-At-Large State Unit, the League of Women Voters of Blount County was granted Full Local League status in 2008. LWVBC was officially recognized at the June, 2008 national convention and is the first new chapter in Tennessee in 20 years.

MISSION STATEMENTS:
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.

The League of Women Voters of Blount County is a nonpartisan group of women and men who seek to organize and foster open conversation, education, and voter registration. It is our aim to empower people to engage fully in the political process.

 
 
BLOUNT CO. VOTER'S GUIDE
Download the 38-page booklet compiled by the League of Women Voters of Blount County for detailed information about the functions & requirements for holding office for all local governments & school boards in Blount County, as well as state and federal offices. Also included are instructions on how & where to register to vote, what to expect when voting at the polls, & a mail-in voter registration form. Printed copies are available at locations throughout the county.

Choose one of the following options:
  Guide to Voting in Blount County (Prints 1 page per 8.5" x 11")
  Print Guide in booklet format (2 pages per 8.5" x 11", double-sided)
PROJECTS
Annual High School Essay Contest
Topic: “In your opinion, what are the three most important issues facing Blount County government as we approach the 2010 General Elections and why?”
1st place:
Chesney Breazeale, Sr., Wm. Blount ($200 U.S. savings bond)
2nd place:
Hannah Stinnett,
Sr.,
Wm. Blount ($100 U.S. savings bond)
more ...
THE NATIONAL VOTER
Current & archived Issues of the LWV national magazine
EDUCATIONAL FORUM SERIES:
The Changing Faces of Power:
Women in Politics
  Women as Candidates
Women as Office Holders
Women as Voters and Activists
View videos and podcasts of the forums

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RESOURCES:

 LWVUS Study on Popular Vote;
 National Popular Vote
Looking for Sunshine: Protecting Your Right to Know

 

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