Because a strong democracy requires informed citizen participation, ACT (Action Coffee Time) via Zoom invites you to learn more about the topics we are called to take action on in our weekly Legislative Newsletter. League members statewide and guests who want to be informed citizen advocates are all welcome to attend.
Weekly informational and question-and-answer sessions using League, state, and community resources will provide the background information you need on topics related to current Washington state legislation. Get the basics, then use the LWVWA's weekly Legislative Newsletter to let your legislators hear your voice.
ACT via Zoom sessions will be held every Monday beginning Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (with an optional 11-11:15 a.m. social time) through March 11. Attend as your interest in a topic and schedule allow. Each session will also be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel so you can view them anytime.
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Topics
- 1/15: Washington VOICES—The Updated Ranked Choice Voting Bill
- 1/22: LWVWA/Fix Democracy First Lobby Week Kickoff: How a Bill becomes Law/Resources on Washington Legislature website
- 1/29: Even Year Elections for WA
On Monday, Jan. 29, 10 - 11am, we'll host Andrew Villeneuve from Northwest Progressive Institute for an information session about converting our current election schedule to Even Year Elections.
The League does not have a position on this, as yet, and we are considering the impact it might have on state auditor's offices, but wanted to share information about what may become a topic of much discussion in our state.
- 2/5: Importance of WA Mature Forests: Brel Frobe, Center for Responsible Forests
- 2/12: Waste Diversion/Consumer Environment Issues: Heather Trim, Zero Waste WA and Ann Murphy, LWV WA Issue Chair
- 2/19: Democracy Legislation: Cindy Black, Fix Democracy First AND Gun Responsibility Legislation: Hazel Brown, Alliance for Gun Responsibility
- 2/26: Cynthia Stewart: Priority Issues for Housing/Homelessness, Transportation, Revenue areas
- 3/4: Climate Crisis Discussion: Marty Gibbins, Climate & Energy Issue Chair as Moderator, and audience as participants in the conversation
- 3/11: Legislative Wrap Up from Advocacy Team Issue Chairs!
- 3/18: News, Opinion & Propaganda in 2024: DiMario Phipps-Smith, News Literacy Project.
- 3/25: Election Security: Your Ballot's Journey through the Election Process: Garth Fell, Auditor, Snohomish County
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link to join the meeting.
