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The 2021 Colorado Redistricting Commissions are working hard to meet a fall deadline for the redistricting in Colorado.

The work goes on with many meetings per week of the commissions and subcommittees. All meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcome. You and your friends can even draw your own maps and submit them to the commissions. A schedule of all meetings can be found by searching “Colorado Independent Commissions” or you can go to the League website and look under Observation Corps.

The League of Women Voters of Colorado established an Observer Corps. We are following the commissions and the subcommittees. There is a protocol to use to guide observations. To sign up for the Observer Corps, please contact bhendrix@lwv.org.

Read More... about the status of redistricting in Colorado.

Tuesday November 2, 2021 is the next Coordinated Election in Colorado.

Important dates are:

1 September- Last day for the Secretary of State to issue statements of sufficiency or insufficiency for initiative petitions filed on August 2nd.
8 October- First day mail ballots may be sent to voters
12  October- Last day to submit an application to register to vote through a voter registration drive for the Coordinated Election. (No later than 22 days before the election, or day after if 22 days falls on state or federal holiday)
25 October- Last day to submit an application to register to vote through the mail, a voter registration agency, a local driver's license examination facility, or online to receive a mail ballot for the Coordinated Election.
2 November- Coordinated Election (Polls open 7:00am to 7:00pm. First Tuesday in November)

 Click 2021 Election Calendar to view election dates for the full year 2021. 

It is not too early to think about VOTING!

     

League of Women Voters Elects New Board of Directors

On May 19, at its 2021 Annual Meeting, the La Plata County Chapter of the League of Women Voters elected the following members to the Board of Directors for 2021-2022:

President – Laurie Meininger

Vice President – Diane Goodchild

Secretary- Martha Mason

Treasurer –to be filled

Immediate Past President – Jean Aaro

Members-at -Large:

            Alex Lemmel

            Ellen Park

            Trish Pegram

In her remarks to members, the incoming Board President told those gathered on ZOOM that she was impressed with the strength of the Board and thanked members for their commitment to the voters and would-be voters of La Plata County.  On behalf of the Board, Laurie also expressed great appreciation for out-going President Jean Aaro who admirably led the LWV La Plata during two years of very challenging circumstances.  Laurie also acknowledged several areas of focus for the League over the next year including voting rights, redistricting, health care and climate change and figuring out how/when to safely return to in-person gatherings.  A guiding priority for the year is the League’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices to bring new voices and perspectives to the League’s work across the county on a wide range of issues.

Meininger also noted that the work of the LWV is similar to running a marathon relay race – it takes long-term focus, stamina, commitment, teamwork and regular participation.  She thanked those already volunteering and invited all members to step up and join in the work to keep the League and local, state and national democratic institutions healthy and strong.  Members interested in volunteering can reach the Board via email at: info@lwvlaplata.org.