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Date: 1/23/2024
Subject: News Blast January 23, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County



January 23, 2024

League Member Recognized
Linda Foster receives MLK Award
 
Congratulations to League member Linda Foster (pictured second from left) honored as a MLK Award recipient at the 48th Annual MLK, Jr. Awards Luncheon on Saturday, January 20. The event is sponsored by the Bloomington and Normal Human Relations Commissions. Among other leadership roles, Linda is the current president of the local NAACP.  Congratulations Linda! (photo courtesy from the Pantagraph)

State League President Pens Letter to the Editor
 
League of Women Voters of Illinois President Becky Simon wrote a letter to the editor regarding the immigration crisis. It was published in the January 19th Chicago Tribune. Read the letter below.
 

Last Call -- Drinks and Dialogue Tonight 
Drinks & Dialogue on Ranked Choice Voting

Tonight's gathering will be held as planned. Hope to see you there. Please travel safely!
 
Now that the elections across the country are commencing,  you have seen there are alternate ways to cast your vote. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is one of those alternatives. Find out what RCV is by attending a League-hosted Drinks & Dialogue on Tuesday, January 23. This is a follow up to our educational program held last October. 
 
The League is considering whether it's time to pursue bringing RCV to our council elections. The Drinks & Dialogue gives you an opportunity to learn more about RCV and ask questions. It's also your chance to let us know how you feel about the League pursuing RCV and incorporating it in our council elections.
 
The event will be held at Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant, 3002B Gill St., Bloomington. We'll socialize from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. with discussion from 6:00 - 7:00.  Registrations are not required but encouraged. Public is invited.

Here are some links to learn more about RCV:
 
 
 

League of Women Voters of McLean County
P.O. Box 932, Normal, IL 61761
info@lwvmclean.org
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Email: info@lwvmclean.org

League of Women Voters of McLean County 

PO Box 932 

Normal, IL 61761