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Election day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Ballots will be mailed starting the week of October 11th
If you have not received your ballot by October 18th please call (970)382-6296

Ballots should be returned by mail no later than October 25th
or voters may use 24 hour ballot drop boxes up until 7 pm on November 2nd.

Your ballot will include local School Board elections as well as State-Wide Ballot Issues.

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Colorado Redistricting Roundup, Sept 30, 2021
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League of Women Voters of La Plata County 
stands with Veterans at the Veteran’s Stand Down in Durango. 

Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who made many resources and information
available to those who have served our nation in the Armed Forces. 
The League of Women Voters is proud to have taken part in this important community event. 

Hundreds participate in Durango Women’s March
Activists advocate for reproductive rights, political engagement

Oct 3, 2021 6:29  Durango Herald

Indivisible Durango hosted the Durango Women’s March that began at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. More than 250 demonstrators marched from the Durango Train Station to Buckley Park where four speakers talked about women’s reproductive rights and encouraged people to get involved in politics by reaching out to their elected officials at the local level all the way up to their federal congresspersons.

Speakers were Laurie Meininger, Debbie Myers, Lainey Severson. “E.” Teal Lehto, who emceed the event. Read the article.

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.