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LWVBC October 2022 Newsletter

Laurie Teal | Published on 10/16/2022

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The Brown County Voter

October 2022 

 

The League of Women Voters of Brown County is a nonpartisan political organization 

that encourages informed and active participation in government.

The League works to increase understanding of major public policy issues through education and advocacy. Membership is open to all regardless of gender.

We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.

Educate • Advocate • Empower • Reform


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Source: LWVUS

Voting and Election Reminders 

 

Early Voting in Brown County: October 12 - November 7. Times and location can be found on the County Clerk’s website.

 

Election Day: November 8, 6 am to 6 pm. Polling locations and more information can be found on the County Clerk’s website.

Apply for Mail in Absentee ballot by October 27th - if you meet one of the criteria, e.g., over age 65 & more. Learn more on the state election website.

 

Learn about the candidates: Use www.Vote411.org to view candidates’ answers (in their own words) to questions provided by LWVBC. Click “What’s on my Ballot,” enter your address, and see what candidates have to say.

 

Videos of Candidate forumscan be accessed via the League website:www.lwvbrowncounty.org. We could only hold candidate forums for races with at least two candidates, and where at least two candidates agreed to participate.  All candidates were invited for the forums below. 

General Q & A

 

Q:   Should I vote a straight party ticket?

A:   No.  At least not unless you've researched every candidate, because:

  • It’s important to know where each candidate stands on issues you care about.  Candidates may say they represent a certain party, but it does NOT mean they align with the party positions.  It’s good to know whether the issues important to you are also important to the candidate.  
  • A straight party vote will not vote for everything on the ballot!
    • School board is non-partisan. A straight party vote will not cast a vote for a single school board member, and there are three positions for school board on the ballot.
    • The BCSD school referendum is a separate question. A straight party vote will not support or oppose its passage.
    • Judicial Retentions are separate questions. A straight party vote will not support or oppose retention of judges. 
    • Nashville Town Council candidates are all Independent. If you live inside town limits, you can vote for 3 of the 5 candidates for Town Council. A straight party vote will not cast a vote for ANY of the candidates.
    • There are candidates from three parties as well as write-in candidates for some of the races on the ballot. Straight party votes miss opportunities to vote for specific candidates.

QDo I need a Photo IDwhen I vote in person (Early or on Election Day?)

A:  YES.  You must take a government issued IDsuch as driver’s license, passport, military ID or other.

 

Q:  Do I need an excuse to go vote Early in Personfrom Oct. 12 to Nov. 7?

A:  NO.  Anyone eligible to vote can vote Early in Person. In Brown County, it's in the Salmon Room, second floor, in the County Government building. Days and times are posted on the Brown County Clerk website: https://www.browncounty-in.gov/268/Elections  orwww.IndianaVoters.com

 

Q:What method do we use in Brown County to Vote?

A:  Brown County votes on Paper Ballots.  The voter must fill in the oval by each selected candidate (or Yes/No) choice on the ballot.  Do not use a magic marker because it bleeds through the ballot.  Black ink is best.   

  • If you make a mistake, simply ask a poll worker for a new ballot.
  • Check your ballot to make sure you marked everything before you return it to the scanner to be tallied (or to a poll worker during early in person voting)

Q.  What if I need assistance or have questions on the ballot?

A.   At the Poll while you are voting, ask a poll worker.  The two Election Judges (one Judge from both the Republican and Democrat Party) will help you if you ask for assistance.

 

Q.  Where do I Vote Election Day? Where can I see a sample ballot?

A.   Visit the Brown County Clerk's website: https://www.browncounty-in.gov/268/Elections

Hamblen 1             Hamblen 2                   Hamblen 3                               

Jackson 1               Jackson 2                     Jackson 3            Jackson 4         

Van Buren 1            Washington 1              Washington 2      Washington 3

 

Q. Can I voteAbsentee by Mail?

A.  If you meet one of the criteria to get a Mail in Absentee Ballot andapply by the deadline of October 27.  Criteria to qualify include age 65 or older, will be out of town, can't get to the polls.  Apply online atIndianaVoters.Com, or at the Brown County Clerk's office. Be sure a completed ballot is returned and received by the County by 6 pm election day.  Note: postmark does not count for on-time return of ballot.

 

Q. What if I have a vision problem or other issuethat prevents me from voting with a paper ballot?

A. Every polling precinct has a "Freedom Vote" machine with assistive devicessuch as large print, audio to read the ballot, and more.  Anyone can ask to use this assistive device if desired.  There is an "electronic pencil" that marks the ballot for the voter, then prints out a paper ballot with the voter choices.  The paper ballot will then be placed in the optical scanning device to be tallied along with all other ballots. 

 

Q.  What if something happens on Election Day ,like I forgot my ID? Or they don't find my name in the poll book?  Or my signature didn't match the one in the poll book?  Or...???

A.  You should be offered a Provisional Ballot.  A provisional ballot means your vote may or may not be counted.  To make it count:

  • Contact the Brown County Clerk's office right away (812-988-5510) to see what the problem is and what information you need to submit to "cure" your ballot so it will count.
  • Helpful hints:
    • First time voters need to bring to the polls proof of residence in order to vote.
    • You may have up to noon 10 days after the election to submit documents to the Clerk’s office to cure your ballot so it will count. Contact the Clerk’s office for details.
    • If you go to the wrong polling place on Election Eay, your ballot won't count, so be sure to know where YOUR polling place is.

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Just a Note

By Shari Frank, LWVBC President

 

Here we are.  Count down to the Election.  Early voting has started.  Election day is November 8.  

 

Have you decided if you will Vote Early in Person? Absentee by Mail? On Election Day?  

 

Do you know who the candidates are?  Do you know what the candidates’ positions are on issues you care about?  

 

Brown County is now in District 62 – our new district for Indiana State House.  One representative of 100 in the Indiana House of Representatives. Chris May is our current representative for District 65, but as of this election, and for 10 years (until the next census), we are in District 62. District 62 includes all of Brown County as well as part of Monroe County and Jackson County.  

 

Our new district (62) has no incumbent.  

If only there was a way to find out where candidates stand on issues.


But who are the candidates?  Where do they stand on issues such as Gun Safety; Protecting Bodily Autonomy and Reproductive Health; Environmental Issues and Climate Change; Public Education; talking to and listening to constituents?  

 

Have you heard of Vote411.org?  

 

The national League of Women Voters developed this helpful website to help voters around the country learn about candidates, review their voting status and where to vote, and much more. All local candidates were invited to participate in Vote411 by providing general information and answering questions developed by LWVBC.  For districts that include both Brown and Monroe counties, including State House District 62 and US House District 9, LWVBC worked in conjunction with the LWV Bloomington-Monroe County to develop questions and encourage candidates to participate.  Below is a preview of Vote411  for Indiana State House District 62.


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All the candidates were invited.  Does it matter to you if they didn’t participate?

 

Please take a look at what the candidates who did respond have to say.  All the candidates seeking to represent Brown County for State-wide, District-wide, County-wide, and the Town of Nashville were invited to participate in Vote411.org. We appreciate that many candidates responded. Consider sending them a “Thank you.” However, some candidates didn’t.  If you see candidates you’d like to hear from, please let them know.  Send them an email or call their campaign to ask them to participate.  If you can’t find their email, write to us at browncountylwv@gmail.com and we’ll provide contact info.    

 

A sample screen follows showing the list of Races and Public Questions on the ballot.  (This ballot list is for Jackson Township in Brown County Council District 4.)  When you type in your address in Vote411, you will see the offices and candidates in your specific district and township. If you live in the Town of Nashville, you’ll also see Town Council candidates.  Everyone in Brown County can view all the state-wide and county-wide races.  

 

Win $25 for your Vote411.org feedback.  

 

Let us know what you think of Vote411.org.  For all who send us an email with a little feedback on Vote411.org, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate at a local restaurant of your choosing.  In addition to candidate information, Vote411.org gives important voting dates, and much more voting information, including linking to your Indiana Voter Portal.  To enter the contest, your email must be received by November 7. Email us at browncountylwv@gmail.com

Vote411VoterGuide

 


Make Your Voice Heard

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LWVBC Board Activity

Notes from the October 10 LWVBC meeting:

  • The minutes of the September 12 meeting were passed.
  • LWVIN has announced the 2023 state convention: June 9-10, 2023. More information can be found in the “Updates from LWVIN” article later in this newsletter.
  • Media Watchers are needed for the November 8 election.  Training times and additional information can be found in the article in this newsletter. If interested, please contact Shari Frank at browncountylwv@gmail.com.
  • A few volunteers are needed to help LWVBC run the booth during the October 23 Farmers Market at the Brown County Inn. Our theme will be “Get Out The Vote.” If interested, please contact Shari Frank at browncountylwv@gmail.com.
  • Shari Frank thanked LWVBC member Cate Hyatt for all her efforts to develop questions for Bartholomew County candidates and for Cate’s work on encouraging the candidates to add their information and answers to questions on Vote411. Thanks also to LWVBC member Mary Kohen, LWVIN Liaison Tracy Heaton de Martinez, and LWVIN for their support.
  • LWVBC in the news: The October 5, 2022, edition of the Brown County Democrat featured two letters to the editor from League representatives. Co-VP Sunny Leerkamp submitted a letter in support of the upcoming Brown County School referendum, and President Shari Frank submitted an article on election security. 
  • LWVBC made a presentation about voter registration at the Brown County High School on October 5 for 50 students. 
  • Attendees discussed recent League activities (Hoosier Action Community Conversation; candidate question development; candidate forums) and provided suggestions for improvement/changes. 
  • Several LWVBC members attended the public test of election equipment on October 6.
  • Health Committee co-Chair Cathy Rountree updated meeting attendees about the committee’s recent work. Please see the article in this newsletter for more information.
  • Cathy Rountree asked the Board to consider supporting a community conversation about recovery/wellness and the addiction situation. The Board agreed to support and to determine LWVBC’s specific role going forward. Date to be determined in 2023.
  • Secretary Pam Raider proposed LWVBC hosting civics conversations in 2023. More discussion will be on next month’s meeting agenda.
  • During the meeting, the Board acknowledged Indigenous People’s Day and Columbus Day. An excerpt of the Proclamation from President Biden on Indigenous People’s Day can be viewed later in this newsletter.
  • DEI: The next DEI virtual meeting is scheduled for November 21, 7:00 pm. 
  • The next LWVBC meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:30 pm via Zoom.

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LWVBC Candidate Forums Recorded and Ready for Viewing

The League of Women Voters of Brown County recently co-sponsored candidate forums ahead of the November mid-term election. The candidate forums were recorded and are now available via YouTube. You can find the recorded forums below,

US House Indiana District 9

Indiana House Districts 46, 60, 62

Town of Nashville Council

Brown County School Board

Brown County School Board with Closed Captions

Brown County Council/Commissioners

 

The LWVBC thanks and applauds the candidates who participated in the forums.

 

The forums for local County and Town elections were co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Brown County, the Brown County Chamber of Commerce, and Hoosier Action.

 

The forums for the Congressional and State elections were co-sponsored by the following groups: the League of Women Voters of Brown County; the League of Women Voters Bloomington-Monroe County; the League of Women Voters of South Central Indiana; the Brown County Chamber of Commerce; the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce; Hoosier Action; NAACP Monroe County; Indiana Coalition for Public Education Monroe County; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bloomington Alumnae Chapter; and Kappa Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.



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LWVBC Members Invited to Observe Voting on Election Day as Media Watchers

 

For the past several years, LWVBC has had members serve as volunteer Media Watchers.  

What this means:

  • LWVBC volunteers serve as a Media Watcher for the Brown County Democrat newspaper.
  • Media watchers wear a credential certifying them to be inside the polls, and to enter and re-enter the polls as needed.
  • There are rules for observing that will be reviewed during a training session, including:
    • Stay out of the way of the business of voting, serving only as an observer
    • Make observations and report any problems to the Brown County Election Board
    • Additional information and the Indiana code on elections will be provided
  • On Election Day, the volunteer Media Watcher is asked to observe an hour or two (or more if desired) at the poll. And they MUST be there before 6 pm to observe closing and pick up the vote total tape to take to the Democrat office.  
  • Media watchers must wait until the polls are completely closed. The Election Inspector runs totals tapes on the Optical Scanner showing every vote by candidate.  
    • A separate tape is run for the Democrat newspaper
    • The media watcher will immediately take the tape to the Democrat newspaper office and transpose the totals onto a worksheet
  • LWVBC asks any League member who will serve as a Media Watcher to complete one night of training for poll workers:  
    • Training is 6 pm - 8 or 9 pm EITHER October 27 or November 1 at the Brown County Library
    • Optional Inspector training is at 6 pm October 24 at the Library. Inspector training is a much deeper training on all levels of the voting process.
  • A meeting will be held with LWVBC volunteers after training and before the November 8 election to review a checklist to help with Media Watcher observations. Another meeting will be held after the election to discuss findings, review results, and write up observations that may be shared with the Brown County Election Board and others, describing what went well, and outlining any issues or concerns.
  • As a thank you, the Brown County Democrat provides the Media Watchers pizza and $10 if desired. The poll Inspectors also offer the Media Watchers to share food provided at the polls.

For more information, contact Shari Frank at browncountylwv@gmail.com


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White House Issues Proclamation for Indigenous People’s Day

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/10/07/a-proclamation-on-indigenous-peoples-day-2022/

 

Editor’s Note:  An excerpt of the Proclamation follows. The full text of the document is available here.

 

“On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience, and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world; and we recommit to upholding our solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations, strengthening our Nation-to-Nation ties.

 

“For centuries, Indigenous Peoples were forcibly removed from ancestral lands, displaced, assimilated, and banned from worshiping or performing many sacred ceremonies.  Yet today, they remain some of our greatest environmental stewards.  They maintain strong religious beliefs that still feed the soul of our Nation.  And they have chosen to serve in the United States Armed Forces at a higher rate than any other group.  Native peoples challenge us to confront our past and do better, and their contributions to scholarship, law,  arts, public service, and more continue to guide us forward.

 

 “…But we have more to do to help lift Tribal communities from the shadow of our broken promises, to protect their right to vote, and to help them access other opportunities that their ancestors were long denied.  On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate indigenous history and our new beginning together, honoring Native Americans for shaping the contours of this country since time immemorial.

 

“NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.  I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and the Indigenous peoples who contribute to shaping this Nation.”


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History of Indigenous Tribes in Brown County

Source: Rhonda Dunn, Brown County History Center

 

Thanks to League members Cathy Rountree and Bill Todd for submitting articles on indigenous tribes in Brown County. And thanks to Rhonda Dunn at the Brown County History Center for her work on identifying and providing the articles.

 

Indians of Indianaby Erminie W. Voegelin

A History of the Ten O’Clock Lineby Bill Weaver

Information from Indiana University about archaeological sites in Brown County (1982 letter from IU staff archaeologist Cheryl Ann Munson)

1990 Presentation of an archaeological survey of Brown County by John M. Williams


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U+Me+Them Photo

Just had to share…

Your intrepid editor snapped this during a recent visit to Seattle.

To me, this is the essence of The League of Women Voters.

 

It’s about all of us.


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News from LWVBC Health Care Committee

Submitted by Cathy Rountree, LWVBC Board Member and Co-Chair of Health Care Committee

 

The League of Women Voters of Indiana’s Women’s Health Advocates work with the Indiana Group called HAPA (Health Advocacy and Privacy Alliance), following reproductive health issues in Indiana.   HAPA has shared the following information.

 

In understanding the Key Points of SB1, the recently adopted law, currently on hold due to legal challenges, SB1 does not:

  • Criminalize interstate travel for reproductive health
  • Prohibit sharing information about abortions
  • Criminalize for helping others 
  • Ban methods of birth control
  • Ban in vitro fertilization

Current legal challenges to SB1:ACLU filed two lawsuits challenging SB1 on the grounds of 1) Privacy and 2) Religious Freedom.  Go to https://www.aclu-in.org/  to learn more about the ACLU and follow their progress.

 

Opportunities for additional action and education:

 

All Options: Training “Providing Support in Abortion”  https://alloptions.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/2116428?recipient_id=EydcjAGUYWhcnEniaxb4qw||dGVlc25vc3Bhc0B5YWhvby5jb20

 

Let’s Talk About Abortion Indiana, Conversation Guide: https://www.letstalkabortionindiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ACLU_ConversationGuide.pdf


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Getting to Know LWVBC Members: Cate Hart Hyatt


Cate, were you a League member elsewhere?  I have always followed the work of the League by voting, responding to surveys and supporting your causes as much as I could financially. However, I was not able to be active in a local chapter for the many years I lived in Bloomington as I was working full time with lots of travel as well as being a single mom raising 4 children. Now that I have retired and moved to Columbus, I have simplified my life. While I'm very guarded about my time, LWV work is too important for me to sit on the sidelines. Timing is everything.  



What are your hobbies and other community interests?  
Living on Harrison Lake, 

reading, gardening,  entertaining, visiting family and friends. Bob and I 

share 7 children and 17 grandchildren - coast to coast - Indiana, Washington D.C., Colorado, Maine and Hawaii, and a granddaughter in Denmark for the semester.

 

What is (or was if you are retired) your career?  I was an educational consultant for the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning at Indiana University, Bloomington. I trained educators and administrators in inclusive practices, usually in the most struggling school districts in the state. I also provided professional development around the country for Solution Tree, the publisher of a book on Co-teaching that I co-authored. In addition, my favorite part of teaching at IU was a Service-Learning class which I designed and taught for several years. The class was open to all classes and majors. Students studied social justice, civic engagement, and poverty. During spring break, we traveled as a class to either Washington D.C. or New Orleans to put our learning to actual service.

 

What do you feel is the most important issue for the local League to work on?  Protecting the integrity of our voting process, saving our democracy.

 

What do you feel is the most pressing issue for Brown County?  Not sure. In Bartholomew, affordable housing is a real issue for many.

 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself or a short funny story about living in Brown County. I have lots of car time traveling from Bartholomew County to visit my 98-year-old mother in Washington, IN and my 'other mother', my 99-year-old stepmother in Evansville. I'm so fortunate they both have very fulfilling lives and squeeze me in among their many bingo, craft, and card playing activities. Pure joy to have them enriching my life.

 

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Town Hall Meeting Announced for Hoosier Action

Submitted by Eva Bell, Hoosier Action Community Organizer

Join the Moms of Hoosier Action for a

Town Hall for Statehouse District 62 on Thursday, October 20that 6:30 pm!

 

We’re coming together because the future of our families is on the line. This summer, members of Indiana’s General Assembly passed law banning and criminalizing abortion care in almost every circumstance.

 

Over the past two months, we’ve reached out to thousands of our neighbors in Brown and Monroe Counties to talk about the impact of the special session, the power of Indiana’s state legislators, and the future of our families. With the largest budget surplus in our state's history and our rights on the line, we must work together across our differences to make certain our voices are heard at the Statehouse and our elected officials support our families and our rights. 

 

The Future of Our Families & Indiana’s Legislature: A Town Hall for HD 62on Thursday, October 20th, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium

 

Both candidates for state representative of House District 62 (all of Brown County and parts of Monroe and Jackson Counties) have been invited. Candidate Penny Githens is confirmed to attend; candidate Dave Hall has not yet been confirmed. 

 

** Please contact us ASAP at 812 269-0987 if you need childcare***


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Date Set for Brown County Children’s Fund Annual Live Auction

Submitted by LWVBC Board Member Carol Birkemeier

Brown County Children’s Fund 45th Annual Live Auction

Friday, December 2, 2022, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Brown County Inn

 

45 years ago, a group of Brown County locals gathered on the Liar’s Bench in downtown Nashville and discussed a way to ensure that all kids in the Brown County school system have warm clothes for winter. They came up with the idea to gather goods from local merchants and hold an auction, and the Brown County Children’s Auction was born. This group called themselves the “No-Name Committee” and each year since that time, the auction has been held on the first Friday in December and all proceeds continue to be used to provide clothing for children in need. 

 

The annual auctions have provided clothing to around 300 children per year! The auction features donated art, crafts, antiques, items from local merchants, gift certificates, and many outside organizations including Holiday World and the Cincinnati Reds. Locals donate home baked cookies and prize winning brownies and there is always something really special to bid on. Mark your calendars!

 

Come join the fun and enjoy one of Brown County’s Oldest Christ Traditions! Help our local children have a Merry Christmas!

 

Donations can be dropped off at Out of the Ordinary or by calling 812-320-2601. We would like to have your items before November 10. Cash donations can be made at the Nashville PNC Bank. We are a 501(c )(3) and donations are tax deductible. To make a referral to our program, please give us a call!


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Farmers Market 2

LWVBC hosted a booth at the September 25 Farmers Market at the Brown County Inn.
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We captured photos of visitors who wanted to send a message to legislators. Here are a few of the images.

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Reproductive Justice
Equity
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Listening to Constituents
The Right to Bodily Autonomy

...all recurring themes discussed with visitors to the Farmers Market.

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Updates from LWVIN

Source: www.lwvin.org

 

Save The Date, 2023 LWVIN State Convention
Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10, 2023
Friday evening reception Clifty Inn; Clifty Falls State Park, Madison IN
Register

 

 

In honor of Indigenous People’s Month,read about Indigenous Forgotten Foremothers on the LWVIN website:

 

We'wha, the "Zuni Princess"

Buffalo Calf Road Woman (Mutsimiuma)

Maria Tallchief

Zitkala-Sa

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Updates from LWVUS

Source: www.lwv.org

 

Congress Moves to Protect Elections, Fails to Advance Financial Transparency 

On September 21, the US House passed the bipartisanPresidential Electoral Reform Act. The bill would strengthen the Electoral Count Act and has been lauded as a step against future insurrections like the one that occurred on January 6, 2021. The Senate also unanimously passed their legislation, the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, out of the Senate Rules Committee on September 27. 

 

Advances in election reform, however, did not extend to financial transparency in the Senate's decision not to advance theDISCLOSE Act the following day. In response, LWV CEO Virginia Kase Solomón stated: 

 

"The League will continue to fight to ensure that voters can make decisions free from the influence of dark money and special interest groups in our politics. We call on our elected officials to continue to put this issue at the forefront of the fight for our democracy."

 

LWVUS Urges Vote on ERA Joint Resolution

 

The League of Women Voters of the United States sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer urging him to schedule a vote on a joint resolution to eliminate the timeline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This resolution passed in the US House with bipartisan support and would enable publication of the ERA.  The full letter is available here.

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Here’s How to Contact Your State and Federal Legislators 

 

State Senator Eric Koch 

Website: https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/koch

Email: Senator.Koch@iga.in.gov
Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Address: Indiana State Senate, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis IN 46204 

 

State Representative Chris May 

Website: https://indianahouserepublicans.com/members/general/chris-may/

Email: h65@iga.in.gov
Phone: 317-232-9981
Address: Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis IN 46204 

 

9th Congressional District U.S. Representative Trey Hollingsworth 

Website: https://www.hollingsworth.house.gov
Phone: 202-225-5315
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepTrey
Address: 1641 Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC 20515 

 

U.S. Senator Mike Braun 

Website: https://www.braun.senate.gov
Phone: 202-224-4814
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/mikebraunforindiana

Address: 374 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 

 

U.S. Senator Todd Young 

Website: www.young.senate.gov
Phone: 202-224-5623
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorToddYoung

Address: 185 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 

 

Governor Eric Holcomb 

Website: https://www.in.gov/gov/

Phone: 317-232-4567
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/GovHolcomb/
Address: Office of the Governor, Statehouse, Indianapolis IN 46204-2797 

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Making Democracy Work

Grassroots Leadership since 1920

 

Educate • Advocate • Empower • Reform

 

We cordially invite you to join us and encourage you to learn more about the League by attending our meetings and other events, including legislator forums and Meet the Candidates. 

Membership is not required to attend these meetings and events.

 

Annual Membership Dues*:

 

$50/Individual         $85/Couple              $20/Friend of the League (non-voting)

Your dues include membership in the national, state, and local leagues.

 

*Membership Scholarships available. Email us for more information: browncountylwv@gmail.com

 

To join or to send a donation, mail your check payable to LWVBC, PO Box 74, Nashville IN 47448

Please include your name, address, phone, and email

 

Visit our website:www.lwvbrowncounty.org.

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Government and LWVBC Meeting Calendar

 

 

GOVERNMENT AND BOARD MEETINGS

 

PLEASE NOTEMeetings may be in person and/or virtual.

See links below to check days/times.

 

Brown County Election Board:

First Tuesdays of the month, 2 pm, Salmon Room

• October 18,2:00 pm (work session)(check for possible changes)

• November 1,2:00 pm(check for possible changes)

 

Brown County Commissioners:

First and Third Wednesdays, 2 pm, Salmon Room (check website for zoom link)

• October 19, 2:00 pm(check for possible changes)

• November 2, 2:00 pm(check for possible changes)

• November 16 2:00 pm(check for possible changes)

 

Brown County Council:

Third Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Salmon Room

• October 17, 6:30 pm(check for possible changes)

 

Brown County Health Board:

Bi-monthly, third Tuesday, 5 pm

• November 15,5:00 pm(check for possible changes)

 

Nashville Town Council:

Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm

• October 20,6:30 pm(check for possible changes)

 

 

Note: for all government and advisory board meetings and to verify times, please check the Brown County government calendar:http://www.browncounty-in.gov

or the Brown County Democrat:www.bcdemocrat.com

 

 

LWVBC MEETINGS

 

LWVBC meetings are held the

second Monday of each month

 

November 14, 6:30 pm (via Zoom)

 

League Members, Friends,

and the public are welcome

 

To participate in the meeting, contact League President Shari Frankatbrowncountylwv@gmail.com

to receive the zoom link.

 

 


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