League of Women Voters of Seattle - Doing hands-on work to safeguard democracy

Making Plans for the Seattle Central Waterfront

ruthie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:02:43 -0500

What is the seawall and why is it important? How will the space be used once the viaduct comes down? What other projects are in the works?

Bob Donegan, CEO Ivar's Acres of Clams, Central Waterfront Committee
Nathan Torgelson, Policy and Development Manager, Seattle Parks & Recreation
Jennifer Wieland, Project Manager, Elliott Bay Seawall
Gael Tarleton, President, Seattle Port Commission

Watch our April 5th Forum here, or go to the Seattle Channel for broadcast times.

Thank you for a great event!

ruthie — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:03:17 -0600

Immigration at the Crossroads was a big success!

We passed our goal and raised over $20,000. Thank you to all who participated in preparing and presenting this great program. If you didn't get a chance to attend or donate you can still do so. Consider giving $92 or more to honor our 92 year history and join the 92 Honor Roll.

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Great Decisions 2012

ruthie — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:22 -0600

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is sponsoring three Great Decisions Discussion Groups in Seattle, Issaquah, and Mercer Island, beginning in February. For full details click here.

"Great Decisions" is a national civic-education program and publication of the non-partisan, non-profit Foreign Policy Association, dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, FPA serves as a catalyst for developing awareness and understanding of global issues, and encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.

They Represent You: Directory of Elected Officials

ruthie — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:25:55 -0600

They Represent You (TRY), a free service of the LWV, has been used by tens of thousands of citizen activists throughout the state to identify and contact their representatives.

The 2012 TRY is now available. Please contact us at 206-329-4848 or info@seattlelwv.org to order copies. We will send up to 3 copies free of charge. You may pick up larger quantities at our office at 1620 18th Ave. Suite 101, Seattle. (click here for map and directions) We welcome help in distributing our directories to libraries, schools, post offices and other public places. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Download 2012 TRY.

The TRY wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our donors. Any amount you can give to help us cover the cost will be greatly appreciated. Your gift to the LWVS-KC Education Fund is tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

View Past LWV Seattle Forums

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:24:47 -0500

Feb. 2, 2012 - Privatization of Government Services, Assets and Functions

Nov. 1, 2011 - Federal Government Policies: Rocking the Schoolhouse

Sept. 8, 2011 - 2010 Census Update: Our Changing Population

Click on "New Data on Seattle's Demographics" to view slideshow prepared by Diana Canzoneri (Seattle Planning Commission)
Click on "King County's Changing Demographics" to view slideshow prepared by Chandler Felt (King County)

If you missed attending a past forum, you may view the video at King County TV. Scroll down to Public Forums. (You will need to install "Microsoft Silverlight" in order to view, which is easily done.) Click here for a list of past forums.