Civics affects us every day, but its mechanics is often ignored or forgotten. Educating (or re-educating) yourself on the structure and rules of the government gives you the ability to become part of the decision-making process and create a positive impact on your government. Join us for the third part of this series which covers the Judicial Branch of our government.

The United States is renowned for having one of the most sophisticated judicial systems in the world. Everyday thousands of people, including law enforcement officers, lawyers, judges, and government officials take part in this system, hoping to settle disputes and work for justice.

How will cllimate change put stress on both city infrastructure and resident needs?  Do our cities have specific enrironmental review processes? How do 2040 Comprehensive Plans address climate change?  These and other questions will be addressed by Mayors or City Council members from Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood and Roseville.  Tuesday, March 24, 6:30- 8:00 pm,  Roseville Library Community Room, 2180 N Hamline Avenue, Roseville.  Co-sponsored by Ramsey County Library.  Free and open to the public.

The slide show is now available for viewing.  Click here to view.  Electoral College/National Popular Vote Compact—Is There Another Option for Choosing a President?  Karen Schaffer, LWV Roseville Area member and president of the Council of Metropolitan Leagues of Women Voters (CMAL) will present.  Co-hosted with the Roseville Public Library; 6:30-8 p.m.; Roseville Public Library Community Room, 2180 N. Hamline Ave., Roseville.

To view the brochure with reasons why the Electoral College should be abolished, click here.  To view the proposed resolution to abolish the Electoral College, click here.  

CTV North Suburbs created a video that explains what Conversations With Constituents is about..  It includes interviews with both elected officials and participants at this year's event.  Here is a link to the video.

The LWV of Roseville Area is organizing another History Theatre play outing as a group on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. The play is the drama, Not for Sale, which takes place in the 1950s and 1960s in the Twin Cities as families of color face discrimination buying houses in all white neighborhoods.

Todd Graham, Met Council Principal Forecaster, provided a copy of his presentation shared with members on January 11, 2020..  You can view it by clicking here.

Council on Metropolitan League of Women Voters (CMAL) invites you to a meeting where Todd Graham, Met Council Principal Forecaster, will set the table for a prioritization activity led by our Committee to Review CMAL Program for Action.  Come and learn from Todd Graham and the Committee to Review CMAL Program for Action, and then make your priorities  known for CMAL's future studies!  Todd knows all about the future in terms of employers, employees, workforce, household formation, land use, housing - etc. etc.  His information will help us find our CMAL forward.  And our CMAL Committee will carry the ball forward!

To view the calandar for the 2019-2020 program year, click here.

If you were unable to attend the program "A Place for Everyone: a discussion on fair housing" on November 19, you can see a recording of it on our YouTube channel.

A Place for Everyone:  A discussion of fair housing for all community members.  Tuesday, November 19, 6:30-8pm,  Centennial United Methodist Church, 1524 County Road C2, Roseville.  Speakers Minnesota Rep. Alice Hausman, Cathy ten Broeke, State Director of Prevent and End Homelessness, and Maria Wetherall, Exec. Director Ramsey County Veterans Services and Chair, Heading Home Ramsey.

To view the CTV North Suburbs video of this wonderful event, click on this link.. The panel, moderated by LWVRA member Marquita Stephens (far right), consisted of (from left) Maplewood City Council candiate Nikki Villavicencio, state Rep. Ruth Richardson, LWVRA member and state Rep. Jamie-Becker Finn, and Ramsey County Commissioner Trista Matascastillo.