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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.
 

State Redistricting Contest:
  Map It Out!
(deadline 11/11)
State Senate Redistricting Info
Free online film: Gerrymandering

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

   
  - CITIZEN INFORMATION -
  County, City, & State Websites
Blount County Government
Blount County Commission
Maryville
Alcoa
Louisville
State of Tennesse
  School District Websites
Blount County
Maryville City
Alcoa City
  County District Descriptions
Commission Districts (10
School Districts (7)
  County Precincts
Listing with Corresponding Districts
Location Addresses & Phone Nos.
   

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 was the first new chapter in Tennessee in 20 years.

 

 

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 and requirements for holding office for all local governments and school boards in Blount County, as well as state and federal offices. Also included are instructions on how and where to register to vote, what to expect when voting at the polls, and 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: "Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and others think that Americans need a better understanding of government with attention to the rights and duties of citizenship. Do you think that ‘civics’ is covered sufficiently by high school government courses or should there be more? Why or why not?"
1st place: Darcy Ayers
    
Maryville HS, 11th grade
    
 ($200 U.S. savings bond)
     Read essay
2nd place:
Parker Dulin
   
 
Maryville HS, 11th grade
     ($100 U.S. savings bond)
      
Read essay

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
Celebrating 91 years as of February 14, 2011
 
         
   
 
 


 

   

 

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