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. |
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●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.
The League works through the American political process to bring about
constructive change by:
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registering voters and defending voting rights
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informing citizens about their rights and responsibilities
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informing the public through our in-depth issues analyses
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sponsoring candidate debates and public issues forums
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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.
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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:
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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
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●Women
as Candidates
●Women as Office Holders
●Women as Voters and Activists |
View videos and podcasts of the forums
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RESOURCES:
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Celebrating 91 years as of
February 14, 2011 |
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