Date: 8/31/2022
Subject: LWVMC: Archive Weekly Update for June 16
From: League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County

Happy Thursday,

Here's this week's Update for League of Women Voters Milwaukee County (LWVMC) news, information and events.

If you haven’t renewed your membership for the July 2022 - June 2023 fiscal year, please do so now. The political news headlines can be summed up: Our democracy needs the League of Women Voters! Help empower voters and defend democracy.

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Gov. Evers Calls for Repeal of 1849 Abortion Ban

Gov. Tony Evers is calling a legislative special session June 22 to repeal Wisconsin's 173-year-old criminal abortion ban. The move is symbolic, since the Republican-led Legislature is not obligated to take action on any bills. As reported by WisPolitics.com, Republican Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said they will "gavel out of another blatantly political special session call." LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) noted that the Supreme Court's ruling hasn't been issued.

A growing number of LWVMC members have expressed interest in reproductive rights advocacy. If you would like to join the committee, please fill out the Member Profile Interest Survey on our website, or contact Peggy Creer at p.creer@lwvmilwaukee.org. If you have not yet logged into the website and need assistance, please contact Brandi Rodriquez at b.rodriquez@lwvmilwaukee.org.

Click the button below to learn more about LWVUS advocacy for abortion rights.

LWVUS Advocacy for Abortion Rights

Seeking Coffee Sale Coordinator

If you have good organizational, communication, promotion and people skills, enjoy wearing multiple hats, are flexible and like a challenge, you will enjoy and excel in this role. The Coffee Sales Coordinator helps the League raise much-needed revenues to support its basic operational expenses. The Coordinator recruits volunteers for sales and for packing and delivery; writes and schedules messaging on the website and in weekly Updates, email blasts and social media; organizes and places coffee and printing orders; and organizes coffee for packing and delivery, among a variety of other responsibilities.

Planning and recruiting begins in July, the sale ends in late October, and packing and delivery takes place in late November. During July-October, about 4-6 hours per month would be required. In November, 20-25 hours would be required. Interested? Please contact Mary Sussman at m.sussman@lwvmilwaukee.org for further details.

Fall 2022 Elections:

Primary in August and General Election in November

This fall, there are elections for national, state and local offices. There will be primaries for some in August and the general election is in November.

National

State

Local

US Senate
US Congress

Governor
Lt. Governor
Attorney General
State Treasurer
Secretary of State
State Senate
State Assembly

Clerk of Circuit Court (Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties)
County Sheriff (Milwaukee and Waukesha)
City of Milwaukee Alderpersons (Districts 2 and 3)

The Vote411 team is getting ready to invite candidates for local offices to answer questions that will be available on Vote411.org. Voters can access Vote411.org to get unbiased information about all candidates (national, state and local) and compare their perspectives on the issues.

Watch for more information! If you have questions or want to help, contact the Vote411 Team at voterguide@lwvmilwaukee.org.

Understanding Jewish-Muslim Relations Through Personal Reflections

Sunday, June 19

7 p.m.

Cardinal Stritch University Kendall Theater

6801 N. Yates Road, Fox Point

Free

Join a conversation between award-winning artist Siona Benjamin and her childhood friend Zehra Tahir (Vice Principal and Counselor at Salam Middle and High School in Milwaukee), as they initiate a new way of understanding Jewish-Muslim relations by examining their shared childhood experiences, their insights from working for social justice over the last three decades and their visionary belief in what is possible through interfaith friendship. Moderated by Pardeep Kaleka of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. REGISTER HERE.

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