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Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are holding all of our meetings via Zoom. You can use your computer to access meetings, or use your phone to call in. Members receive information via email, for more information contact [email protected]. Thanks for your patience.
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Meetings & Events
The next LWV Juneau Board Meeting will be Monday, August 10th at 5:15 pm – held via Zoom video conference. Check your email for a link to the meeting or send a request to the LWVJ account ([email protected]). All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. We have a new Board in place, and are planning for a challenging election year. Your input is always welcome.
“How to Run for Local Office”
Our Annual How to Run for Local Office workshop was held July 18th via a Zoom Webinar. Watch for a posting of the recorded session. Get more information here: How to Run for Local Office Workshop
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The 2020 Census
The Census is critically important to Juneau! Right now, everyone can and should respond to the 2020 Census, either online at 2020census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020. Funding for public health, emergency response, hospitals, and economic development comes straight from the Census count. Do your part to ensure Juneau gets the resources it needs. Please fill it out today!
The ERA and VRAA
The League of Women Voters of Alaska – our State league – has received two grants to help get out the word to support passage of two important pieces of legislation: The Equal Rights Act, and the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Featured Articles
To find the complete list of articles and writings, click on this link. There, you can find posts by month, and by category – or by keyword (tag).
May 2020 Action Alert from LWV-AK
May 16, 2020 League of Women Voters of Alaska--ACTION ALERT The League of Women Voters of Alaska has received two [...]
Isn’t it about time to pass the Equal Rights Amendment?
The League of Women Voters Urges that the Equal Rights Amendment Become the 28th Amendment to the Constitution by Bridget [...]
The League of Women Voters statement on Black Lives Matter
The League of Women Voters grieves the murders of George Floyd and the countless other Black lives that have been [...]
Our Work
Voter Registration
We register voters at community events such as festivals, parades, malls, and other venues such as the local high schools and UAS. We work with the following collaborative partners to ensure that all citizens have the ability to vote:
Juneau Votes – Public Libraries – Juneau Empire – Tlingit-Haida – Radio – Civic Organizations – Schools
Voter Education
Voter Education is key to ensuring that democracy works for all of us. There are many ways in which we work to ensure our citizens understand how our government works, and how to have their voices hear. Some of the ways we do this are by:
Candidate Forums and Debates – Capitol Visits for 8th Graders – Classroom Teaching – Civics Quiz at Venues – “How to Run for Office” Workshop and many others.
Voter Participation
There are many ways we help with voter participation. We define and set local policy statements, advocate for these positions within the legislature and local government, and helping to enable citizen participation in local and state governments.
Working at polling places – Participating in Hand counts and verifications – Defining programs for local actions – and many others.
Let’s Work Together!
This is a critical election year! Could you can find a few hours to help us “get out the vote?”
Let’s help Juneau understand the issues, the candidates, the importance of voting, and the ways we can vote.
We need more people to help write articles, tweet, or post Facebook information. And, we hope to hold events, forums, and voter registrations by fall.
So, whether you just have an hour — or more — please get in touch with us. We’ll work with YOUR schedule, interests and abilities to find ways we can work together.