The League of Women Voters of Calvert County Cancels Forum ... Letter to the Editor LEAGUE CANCELS TOWN HALL MEETING ON DOMINION COVE POINT LNG The League of Women Voters Calvert County is grateful for the support it received across a host of topics we address at our monthly Town Hall Meetings, including the press coverage the meetings receive. We endeavored to conduct a Town Hall Meeting about Dominion Cove Point LNG in August, but with many scheduling conflicts, the League decided it would be ineffective. The League tried to reschedule the August meeting, but that too created additional and different conflicts. January 28, 2014, the League conducted a nonpartisan public forum on Cove Point LNG. The FERC hearing in May 2014 provided extended public discussion and input; additionally there have been other discussions throughout the county this year about this topic. The League regrets that it cannot conduct the Cove Point LNG Town Hall Meeting at this time. We must move through September and later with our voter services activities—including publishing an electronic Voters’ Guide, Voter Registration, Candidates Forums, and Polling Place Evaluations. These program activities will consume most of our volunteers’ time. Established in 1920 after winning the right to vote for women, the League is one of the nation’s most respected community-based organizations. The League is a nonpartisan political organization and works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government; increases understanding of major policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women. In addition to our work in the election area, League volunteers work on issues of local importance, from education to land use and housing. The Calvert County League began in 1966. For information about the League, visit calvert1.lwvmd.org or call the voice message at 410-586-2176. John Perryman & Annette Funn, Co-Presidents League of Women Voters Calvert County
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:02:15 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015