Current VOTER Newsletter  

Florida State Aid to Public Libraries Aid Eliminated  in House and Senate
Committees - Contact your Represenative. 
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Join the League! Click here to download an application.

Community Conversation on Health Care - Civil, Civic Discussion
Download and view presentations in three parts CLICK HERE

If you missed former State Senate President Tom Lee (R-Brandon)
at our Hot Topics Luncheon on March 24th on the subject of
Funding Florida Government, it not to late to listen to the full audio
or listen to the report by Steve Newborn, Reporter for WUSF Public
Broadcasting - 89.7 FM. 
Full Presentation (55min),   Steve Newborn report (1min 30sec).


Upcoming Activities:

March 22-24   LWV FLA holds its annual Legislative Seminar in Tallahassee.
                       Leaguers hear from experts about issues that impact Floridians. 
                       At least 3 of our own will be attending. Why don't you join them?
                       The state league is making this year's event affordable: early registration
                       is $99 and the Hilton Garden Inn (850.893.8300) rooms at $132 + tax
                       per night.  Email webmaster@hclwv.org to coordinate your travel.

Mon, Apr 12, 6 p.m.   Charter Review Board Gets Down to Work and Invites the
Fri, Apr 30, 9 a.m.      Public to Speak Up!
                                   The 2010-2011 Charter Review Board will hold a series of meetings
                                   to conduct a comprehensive study of all phases of County
                                    government.  All meetings will be held at County Center,
                                    2nd Floor Boardroom, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa.
                                    Direct access to the Charter Review Board is available by visiting
                                    2010 Charter Review Board.  Also see the Press Release.

Fri, Apr 23  Mark your calendar now for a major celebratory luncheon at the 
                      Tampa Yacht Club. That's when our 5th annual Lifetime 
                      Achievement Award will be presented to league member Jan Platt,
                      who is still providing  leadership to worthy nonprofit groups after her
                      distinguished career in elected public service. Mr. Alan Wright, aka
                      Mr. River, will be  posthumously honored with the 2010 Sydney & Thalia
                      Potter Community Leadership Award.  Make your reservations by clicking
                      on Seat Reservation Request Form (RSVP).
                      Also consider a contribution with a ad in the program:
                      Invitation to contribute to Commemorative Program Book.
                      Commemorative Program submission form

LWVHC - Making Democracy Work

Mission:

The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County is a nonpartisan political organization of men and women that encourages citizens to play an informed and active role in government. The League works to influence public policy through education and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. The League does not endorse or support political candidates or parties.