The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The Sunday, July 24, 2017 issue of the Star Tribune featured an article about the LWV Roseville Area's work on affordable housing in its communities. You can read the article by clicking on this link.
The League of Women Voters Roseville Area will host a Brews and Book Reviews event on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bent Brewstillery, 1744 Terrace Drive, Roseville.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a recommended book for summer reading to share with others in attendance. Craft beers and non-alcoholic drinks are available. The event is open to the public. Join us for a relaxing evening sharing your favorite summer read and a beverage.
13th is a documentary by director Ava DuVernay. Nominated for a 2017 Academy Award for a feature documentary, 13th explores race in the United States criminal justice system. Titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which outlawed slavery, the firm director argues that slavery is being effectively perpetuated in the U.S. through mass incarceration. Join us fora viewing and discussion of this critically acclaimed film.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. Roseville Library Community Room, 2180 Hamline Ave N. at County Road B.
Free and open to the public.
Co-sponsored by LWV Roseville Area, Roseville Library and Do Good Roseville.
A program commemorating long-time League of Women Voters member Ann Berry will be held Sunday June 18, 3 p.m., at the arboretum in Roseville Central Park. A newly-installed walkway brick will be dedicated in her honor. Speakers will be: Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire, League president Rita Mills and Georgeann Hall.
The Annual Report for 2017 prepared for the 64th Annual Meeting of LWV Roseville Area can be viewed here.
To see the PowerPoint of the presentation of the Affordable Hoousing Study that was presented at the April 18, 2017 unit meeting, click here.
To see the video of the presentation on YouTube, click here.
At their April 24, 2017 meeting, the Roseville City Council considered consolidating the Human Rights Commission with the short-lived Community Engagement Commission and eliminating all but one mention of human rights, including from the title. The League, which has long-held, strong positions in support of human rights, opposed this change.
As the Minnesota 2017 Legislative Session winds down, search for information on bills by bill number, author or topic. You can access the Legislature's website here.
The League of Women Voters of Roseville Area is hosting a meeting featuring proposed ten-year affordable housing objectives for the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood and Roseville on Tuesday, May 9. During the past year, the League’s affordable housing study committee has included three graduate students working on a Capstone Project in the University of Minnesota’s Center for Regional and Urban Affairs.
