Food For Thought Tuesday August 13
Cook County Public Defender Sharone R. Mitchell Jr. proved a very interesting speaker for this year's Food for Thought. Responding to questions from the League's Criminal Justice Group chair, Jan Goldberg, and the audience, he explained all of the services needed to defend a client.
2024 LWVCC Annual Meeting
Tuesday May 13
70 Members from across Cook County met to review the 23-24 year and plan for the 24-25 year.
Edward Michalowski, Cook County Deputy Clerk for Elections and Marisel Hernandez, Chair of the Chicago Board of Elections gave a positive report on the secure and sound operations of the two election authorities.
Tuesday May 13
70 Members from across Cook County met to review the 23-24 year and plan for the 24-25 year.
Edward Michalowski, Cook County Deputy Clerk for Elections and Marisel Hernandez, Chair of the Chicago Board of Elections gave a positive report on the secure and sound operations of the two election authorities.
Highlights of the Meeting
- LWVIL President Becky Simon reminded the group of the League legacy of action and accomplishment and how critical our work is for this upcoming election.
- Interest Groups highlighted impactful actions this past year: monitoring the implementation of the Safe-T Act; campaigning for special elections for vacancies over 28 months; monitoring of ARPA programs and Forest Preserve funds.
- Retiring LWVCC Board Members Diane Edmundson and Karin Hribar were recognized for their significant contributions to the Cook County League
- New Directors Victoria Cerinich and Sue Gregory were elected to the Board. VP Kathi Graffam, Secretary Carolyn Consentino, and Director Betty Hayford were elected to another term. The new Nominating Committee will be chaired by Ann Yoshida with member Diane Hodges.
- Approved the 2024-25 Budget and Program
Approved 24-25 Budget
Approved 24-25 Program
February 26, 2024
Forest Preserve Interest Group Presentation
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Freedom Seekers and the history of Northeastern Illinois View a recording of the presentation HERE |
Cook County Forest Preserves Guided Walks
2021-2024, LWVCC sponsored guided nature walks at all of the Cook County Forest Preserves' Nature Centers to highlight how the preserves are an integral part of our community and contribute to our quality of life. These walks were planned to bring attention to the November 8, 2022, rate increase referendum which passed.
The walks have proven to be very popular with our members and have continued into 2024.
2021-2024, LWVCC sponsored guided nature walks at all of the Cook County Forest Preserves' Nature Centers to highlight how the preserves are an integral part of our community and contribute to our quality of life. These walks were planned to bring attention to the November 8, 2022, rate increase referendum which passed.
The walks have proven to be very popular with our members and have continued into 2024.
Cook County Board President and Commissioners pictured with LWVCC Members at 100th Anniversary Recognition
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League of Women Voters
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