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Advancing Democracy

Welcome Members
Welcome Members
Upcoming Birthdays / Anniversaries
Upcoming Birthdays & Anniversaries
Events

Thurs., August 7, 6 pm, Beloit Climate Action Plan public meeting-- Dept of Public Works

Tues., August 12, 5:30 pm, Fair Maps Community Hearing-- Hedberg Library, Janesville

Sat., August 16, Rock the Pride, Telfer Park

Tues., August 19, 5:30 pm, Fair Maps Community Hearing-- Beloit Public Library

Sat., August 23, Back to School Health Fair, BMHS

Wed., Sept. 17, Constitution Day
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Community informational listening sessions about fair maps and an Independent Redistricting Commission will be held

Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 pm at Hedberg Public Library in Janesville.

Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 pm at Beloit Public Library's South Community Room

Read the Draft Proposal for an Independent Redistricting Commission here
 
More information is in this article from The Recombobulation Area.
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Books for Kids at the Back to School Fair

The League will be giving out books about voting at the Back to School Fair on August 23.  
Titles are:
Democracy for Dinosaurs
El Primer Voto de Leo / Leo's First Vote
What's the Big Deal about Elections?


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City of Beloit Climate Action Plan input opportunities

On July 7, the Beloit City Council received an update on the Climate Action Plan progress. This 20 minute update by Ted Redmond from Pale Blue Dot starts at about the 10:30 minute mark.

There will be two public meetings to provide input on the plan.
• Wednesday, July 30 at 6 pm, Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd.
• Thursday, August 7 at 6 pm, Department of Public Works’ Water Resources and Engineering Facility, 2400 Springbrook Court.
These meetings are open to all Beloit residents, business owners, and stakeholders who want to be part of shaping Beloit’s Climate Action Plan.

Can’t make the meetings? There are other opportunities for public input:
Survey: Extended to August 10, 2025.
Diary 2040 – Climate Futures Story Telling Project: Share your hopes, ideas, and dreams for a sustainable Beloit through the Climate Futures Storytelling Project.
More information
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ACTION: The Beloit League Board approved a letter writing campaign to Governor Evers regarding opening voting to those in jail/prison who have been convicted of felony offenses. There are currently two states (Vermont and Maine) that allow all citizens to vote, no matter what their judicial status may be. In Wisconsin, felons may not vote until they are “off paper”, meaning they have completed all time and all fees/fines that have been ordered by the court and/or probation. This may not be consistent for each person convicted. We are encouraging all our league members, as well as friends and family members, to write to Governor Evers and/or your state representative or senator. See the templates HERE

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The Federal Judiciary Consensus Group met on April 12

Beloit League members discussed the federal judiciary consensus questions and submitted their answers to the National League. The study's purpose included addressing concerns and clarifying judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.  The scope addresses the Supreme Court as well as the other Article III federal courts.

 

Housing Part III Speaker: Lindsey Scianna

Lindsey Scianna will speak to us via Zoom on the difficulties to find safe, affordable, and attainable housing for the disabled, homeless, and others. Please join us for this informative meeting.

Speaker:  Lindsey Scianna, LCSW
                     Beloit Community Support Program Supervisor
                     Rock County Human Services


Registration and Ballot Information

  
Candidate and voter information

See what we have added to our Sustainability pages!

PowerPoint Presentation

The Air We Breathe


Join local community scientists in person or online as we take a closer look at the impacts of air and environmental pollution and the cost to our community and health. 

The Healthy Climate WI, LWV-Beloit—Sustainability Committee, and Nature at the Confluence invite you to attend:

Speakers: Brittany Keyes, Pablo Toral
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Pages to Check Out

Fair Maps

Sustainability & Climate Change

Position Statements

LWV of WI Events Calendar

LWV Wisconsin

LWV US

LWV Upper Mississippi River Region

LWV Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

Updated by LWVUS Board 1/21/2024

Land Acknowledgement and Commitment for LWV Beloit
 
The members of League of Women Voters of Beloit gratefully acknowledge the Ho-Chunk Nation, the People of the Big Voice, and the Potawatomi Nation, the Keeper of the Fire, on whose ancestral homelands we gather, as well as the diverse Native peoples who make their home here today. We are thankful and appreciative of the traditional stewardship of the land and waters and commit to continue to educate our members and our communities in caring for our environment. In a shared collaborative future, we will continue our mission to educate and empower voters, defend democracy and advocate in other cultural and shared visions.