Are you an educated and engaged voter?
The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. It is operating at national, state and local levels in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Some of its key projects are to register high school students to vote, to reform the use of money in politics, to stop unfair and biased voter restrictions, to defend the environment, and to expand voter information in cities and towns.
Originally formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts today remains to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. It believes that every citizen should be an informed and active voter.
Our area is served by the Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester League of Women Voters. Some of its recent projects include conservation of natural resources, recycling, educational grant programs for K-12 students, and sponsoring town Candidates’ Nights.
It is in this spirit that the MMR League is sponsoring Marion’s Candidates’ Night in the Music Hall on April 28 at 7:00 pm. Every voter in Marion is strongly encouraged to attend to become more informed and to meet the candidates who are running for our elected offices in town. Candidates will make brief presentations and there is time reserved for questions from the floor. Come and try one of the tastiest home-made cookies in Marion!
Please do attend and become a more informed voter, too.