Freedom of Choice Ohio Coalition and The National Council of Jewish Women Columbus Section invite you to celebrate the 39th Anniversary of Roe v Wade

by admin on January 3, 2012

 “When Abortion Was Illegal: Untold Stories” is a film that reveals the physical, emotional, and legal consequences of when abortion was a criminal act. Women speak frankly about their experiences; doctors and health care workers describe the challenge of saving women suffering from botched abortions; and friends and family members share their personal remembrances.
The film will be followed by discussion led by providers and activists
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
6 pm reception – come to mingle with pro-choice supporters!
7 pm film screening
Gateway Film Center, 1550 North High St., Columbus
Tickets for the reception and film screening are $15 regular/$10 student
Reservations required. You can reserve your ticket to both the reception and film screening by mailing your contact information and check to FOCO, c/o NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, 57 Jefferson Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. You can also reserve your ticket online athttp://bit.ly/roe2012. Please RSVP by January 20, 2012. If you have questions, please call (614) 221-2594.
Parking for the Gateway Film Center is in the garage located next door to the cinema on both 9th and 11th avenues. Parking is $1 after ticket validation inside the theater.

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Clean Air Town Hall Meeting December 6

by admin on November 27, 2011

LWV Delaware County, LWV Metro Columbus and the Sierra Club will host a town hall meeting on clean air and public health on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Delaware County Developmental Disabilities Center, 7991 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center.  (This location is the same site as early voting in Delaware County, at the corner of Rt. 23 and Orange Road.)

Panelists for the event include:

Dr. Tim Buckley, OSU College of Public Health

Bob Hodanbosi, Chief, Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control

Karen Heyob, Honda of America Mfg. Inc., Green Factory Initiative

and Dave Abel, Air Quality Program Coordinator, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, as moderator

LWV’s focus is on protecting clean air and public health.  There will time included for active dialog with the audience.

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Candidates and ballot issues Nov. 2011

November 2, 2011

The League of women Votes of Delaware County and The Delaware Gazette are working hard to bring you this important voter information guide.  Many thanks to everyone involved for all your hard work.     OHIO BALLOT ISSUES Issue 1: Proposed constitutional amendment to change the age at which a person may not be elected [...]

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November 8 Ballot Issues

September 23, 2011

LWV Delaware County Supports Local Levies At its August 31 meeting, the LWV Delaware County board voted to support three local levies on the November 8 ballot:  the Delaware City Schools operations levy of 8.3 additional mills for five years; the Buckeye Valley Schools levy of 0.5 percent additional income tax (continuing); and the Delaware-Morrow [...]

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Election Reform

September 23, 2011

LWV Ohio Supports Repeal of HB 194, Election Reform Big news—LWV Ohio has supported the referendum on HB 194, which allows local Leagues to participate in the petition drive to collect 231,000 signatures by Sept. 29 and keep the law from going into effect this fall.  If the petition drive is successful, the referendum will [...]

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Celebrate Women’s Equality Day

August 22, 2011

August 26 marks the 91st anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote.  LWV Delaware County will hold a reception to celebrate this event on Thursday evening, August 25 at Austin Manor, 95 Elizabeth St., Delaware, beginning at 7:00 PM.  Our featured speaker will be Lynn Cook of [...]

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Department of Education Data

April 18, 2011
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THE SHRINKING POCKETBOOK:

April 18, 2011

Funding Public Education in Delaware County THE SHRINKING POCKETBOOK: Does the math add up? Why is the Education Pocketbook Shrinking? Given the current economic conditions, federal and state expenditures for education may not be sustainable at present levels. Stimulus funds from the federal government were a one-time supplement, provided to stimulate the economy, and will [...]

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2011 Budget

April 12, 2011

To view the proposed 2011 budget for the LWV of Delaware County, click this link:   2011 Proposed Budget

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The Shrinking Pocketbook: Does the math add up?

April 11, 2011

The League of Women Voters of Delaware County invites you to a public forum on: Funding Public Education in Delaware County THE SHRINKING POCKETBOOK: Does the math add up? Thursday, April 14, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Delaware Area Career Center (South) 4565 Columbus Pike, Delaware, Ohio  43015 Parking and Entrance at rear (south door) [...]

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