THE MARCH HOT TOPIC MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. TICKETS WILL BE HONORED AT OUR APRIL HOT TOPIC. FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE CORONA VIRUS, COVID-19, VISIT THE CDC WEBSITE AT: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
THE LEAGUE WANTS EVERYONE'S VOTE TO COUNT By Ken Thomas, LWVPBC President
Your PBC League encourages everyone to consider Voting by Mail (VBM). Even as supporters of VBM, we have some concerns. First, YOU must track your ballot to ensure it was accepted. Second, if there is a problem with your signature/ballot, election officials must be able to reach you to cure the issue(s). If you do not have or know someone who has internet access, you cannot track your ballot to ensure it was accepted. Also, if you are not willing to include the optional contact information on the VBM envelope, election officials may not be able to reach you in time should your ballot need to be cured. If the above 2 situations apply to you then we suggest you cast your vote in-person during the early voting period or on Election Day. Otherwise, enjoy the convenience of Voting By Mail.
A NOTE FROM OUR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
According to SOE Wendy Sartory Link, "VBM pickups with the affidavits are available now as well. For those who are not vulnerable, early voting is a very good option as well right now. Turnout has been light, there are usually no lines at all, and the process is very fast. WE have hand sanitizers at each location, and are wiping down the surfaces regularly. The voter can usually be in and out in 5-10 minutes. Please suggest they check our web sight for wait times to confirm before going."
VOTER SERVICES TARGETS NEW CITIZENS, GRADUATING SENIORS By Pam Maldonado
Marc Bruner’s Naturalization Ceremony voter registration “corps” has really hit their stride with USCIS (U.S. Customs and Immigration Service), with an outstanding February total of ... READ MORE.
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LWVPBC MINI CROSSWORD PUZZLE BOOK, SERIES 4
The Celebration our 100th Anniversary reminds us all of how women have made a difference in every area of American Life. The Civics Education team is proud to introduce you to series 4 of our LWVPBC MINI crossword puzzle booklets, Notable American Women.
LIKE TO TALK ON THE PHONE?
Our 2020 VOTERS' GUIDE Candidates’ team needs you....... to call and confirm contact information for candidates, once they qualify to run in the November election. Please contact Marion Lang at MHL59@aol.com . You will be contacted, as needed.
ELECTION SEASON IS ALMOST HERE
LWVPBC is the place to go for reliable voter information and resources for the 2020 Election. We need your ideas on ways you and your issue groups can assist in providing information and promoting:
Election-related Hot and Cool Topics
Speakers Bureau presentation
Voter Guide
Vote 411
Candidate forums
NEWS
Social media
Civics Education in the schools and communities
We need your ideas, so please contact us to see how you can help promote this effort to educate people and get them out to vote in 2020.
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