May 2020 Voter
The May/June issue of The Voter is attached. Many of the articles make reference to keeping safe and learning how to do things differently in order to be effective and relevant.
- Several articles about protecting the environment, and notice of the annual environmental field trip on June 23 to learn more about the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
- Ways that you can encourage and participate in increasing self-responses to the U.S. Census
- Information about how to vote by absentee ballot and avoid the crowds of the polling sites
- An essay from Florence Sprague who contemplates the isolation of stay at home at compares it with that of the incarcerated
The health and safety of our members is of the highest importance to League of Women Voters of Roseville Area. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we bring you the following information:
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.
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.