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.
As part of the Memoir Project (2013), we have provided links to interviews of twelve veteran Leagers from the Roseville, Maplewood, and Falcon Heights chapter.
To read a history of the League in the Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon Heights area, click on the following link.
History of RoMaFH by Carolyn Cushing
To read each personal memoir, click on the links below for each named member.
Is the Metropolitan Council ready for change or is it pretty darn good as it is? LWV Roseville Area members will meet in February to provide its input to CMAL. LWV Roseville Area members are encouraged to read the report and consensus questions here before the meeting on February 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at the Autumn Grove Park Building, corner of Hamline and Lydia, Roseville. While the consensus meeting is open to the public, only LWV members will be permitted to vote on the consensus questions. LWV Roseville Area members who are not able to attend the February consensus meeting will be able to participate by mail. Questions? Karen Schaffer at schafferka@gmail.com.
What are the issues Ramsey County faces in 2019? How are our communities dealing with education, development, affordable housing, and budget challenges? These questions, among other issues, are the focus of this year's "Conversations with Constituents" on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Roseville Area. This year's program will be held in the Roseville City Hall Council Chambers, 2660 City Center Drive. Area Mayors, School Board chairs and County Commissioners will be on hand for timely and engaging conversations.
Thiis is the third in the six part Becoming American series of films and discussions co-hosted with the Shoreview Library and Do Good Roseville; The New Americans (The Nigerians); 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has provided information on what you need to register to vote at your polling place on Election Day..Bring:
To see all details, click on this link. Or contact the Office of the Minnestoa Secretary of State at mnvotes.org or calll 1-877-600-VOTE
The League of Women Voters Roseville Area assisted the Shoreview Library in securing a grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities to present a six-session public program, Becoming American, to encourage an informed discussion of immigration issues against the backdrop of our immigration history. The first session, Thursday, November 8th, a Century of Immigratio
The League of Women Voters Roseville Area assisted the Shoreview Library in securing a grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities to present a six-session public program, Becoming American, to encourage an informed discussion of immigration issues against the backdrop of our immigration history. This second session, Promise and Prejudice, will be held Thursday, December 13t
Our November 13th League meeting featured Jolie Wood, from the Ramsey County Policy and Planning Division, speaking on plans Ramsey County is already beginning to put in place to make sure that everyone counts. The meeting was 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Autumn Grove Park Building, 1365 Lydia Ave. W. Roseville (corner of Lydia and Hamline). The event is free and open to the public.
You can see the video of this presentation by going to our YouTube channel.
The Lillie Suburban Newspapers has compiled information on candidates for local elections. This includes information Mayoral and City Council Candidates for the cities of Little Canada, Maplewood and Roseville. There is also information about the School Board Candidates in ISD 622 (North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale). Access the Lillie Suburban Newspapers link here.
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has compiled available candidate information for the Candidates running in Lauderdale. For City Council Candidates, click on this link. For the information on the Mayoral Candidate, click on this link.
