The League of Women Voters
Southbury, Connecticut
League of Women Voters – Southbury, MAL Unit
P.O. Box 105
Southbury, CT 06488
Southbury News:
Southbury celebrates League’s 90th Anniversary
The League of Women Voters turned 90 this year and on March 24, the Southbury chapter threw a party. See more at LWV Southbury 90 year Celebration.
Southbury presents updated Guide to Town Board and Commissions.
The League of Women Voters, Southbury, presented its newly revised publication, “Guide to Town Boards and Commissions,” in conjunction with the recent State of the Town Forum with First Selectman Bill Davis. The new guide was produced in cooperation with the office of the first selectman and the chairs of the boards and commissions, who reviewed the content. Potential volunteers, candidates and residents will learn about member qualifications and the responsibilities of each of the town’s 17 boards and commissions. The League of Women Voters hopes that this nonpartisan guide will be of use to the screening and nominating committees of Southbury’s political parties, as well as unaffiliated residents who wish to volunteer for positions on the boards and commissions. Refer to: Guide to Southbury’s Boards and Commissions March 2010.pdf
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What is the purpose of the League of Women Voters ?
The League of Women Voters, a national nonpartisan political organization of men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Who makes up the LWV Southbury members ?
The League in Southbury consists of Women and Men, your friends and neighbors, ordinary townspeople with a few hours a month to contribute and who care about our democracy and know that it takes an informed electorate to have good government.
What projects have the LWV Southbury members been involved in ?
· Sponsored debates between candidates running for public office
· Sponsored educational forums on Health Care and Charter Revision
· Spearheaded the Visions 2025 study of the future of the town
· Published a booklet explaining the role of the local boards and commissions which make town government work
What lies ahead for the LWV Southbury members ?
Southbury League members will continue to educate and advocate on town government issues. Example: the adoption of an effective ethics code for the town. We also act upon state and federal issues in conjunction with the CT state LWV and the League of Women Voters of the U.S. Example: advocacy for public campaign finance.
Although the name, League of Women Voters, reflects the women suffragists who initiated the League 90 years ago when women finally got the vote in 1920, many men have been long standing members of the League. Southbury League members meet the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am at Town Hall. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at SouthburyLWV@gmail.com .