League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan 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.

LWV: Where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement        

Find out more about the informative activities planned by this organization dedicated to involving citizens in government.

What's Coming Next? 
See also 2012-13 Calendar of Events 

 Hot Topic at a Hot Spot!

Saturday, May 11

Early Voting April 29-May 7

Vote on:

• Bond issues for Tyler Independent School District and the Municipal Utility District
• Alcohol option in Whitehouse
• School Board seats in Lindale, Troup and Winona Independent School Districts, Mayor and Council seats in Hide-A-Way

Lindale ISD, Position 2 - Troup ISD, Place 7

Winona ISD, Places 5 and 7

Saturday, May 18-11 am—2 pm

Fat Catz Louisiana Kitchen 

3320 Troup Highway, Suite 170

Saturday, May 18 League members have a great opportunity for fellowship, good food and atmosphere, and a stimulating speaker, as we meet to consider and approve plans for the next League year.

Hear League member and new Tyler City Librarian Mary Vernau talk about her vision for public library services. Vernau began in libraries as a teenager and went on to obtain an MLS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previous to Tyler, she was the Library Director at the Altoona WI Public Library for 13 years.

Business Meeting:

• Elect a Board of Directors for 2013-2015 
• Adopt an operating budget for fiscal year 2014 
• Vote on retention of current positions on local issues: Public Library Services and Single Member Districts.
• Hear status of Study on Transportation

Lunch: As with last year, we order from the menu and receive individual tickets with a 15% gratuity added. Please RSVP so that we set up adequate tables and chairs.

Date, Time, and Place TBA

The Homeless in Tyler/Smith County

Christina Fulsom will present results of her recent research on homelessness in the county.

Watch for announcement of location, date, and time.

Thanks to the
Tyler paper for
providing the
LWV Voters Guide!

The Tyler Morning Telegraph published the Guide in the Sunday October 21 issue of the paper.

Thanks for helping Smith County residents to VOTE INFORMED!

U.S. Naturalization Ceremonies 
Held Throughout the Year

 Next Ceremony To Be Announced

11 am and 2 pm

Ceremonies Morning and Afternoon
Courtroom of Hon. Judge Judith Guthrie 

Your Help Is Needed! Participate in one of the inspiring ceremonies.
Contact Shirley Hightower, eshightower@sbcglobal.net or eddiebaggett@gmail.com

Click here and scroll down to see photos of the July naturalization ceremony and the debut of "Uncle Sam."

See photos of Candidates Forum: Local & Primary Elections

Contact Us

 Email:

info@lwvtyler.org

By Phone:

903-597-9111

By Mail:

LWV-Tyler/Smith County

PO Box 6271 Tyler Texas 75711

4th Mondays, 7 pm Genecov Room  Chamber of Commerce, 315 North Broadway

Member Discussion Meetings By popular demand, LWV-TSC is starting the New Year with a new series of discussions focused on the issues our membership find most important.

A new program committee selected the topics after considering the results of a membership survey. Local members, with the assistance of invited experts, will lead the discussions. We are inviting all members to come prepared to voice their opinions and hope they will bring other friends who can add to the diversity and depth of the discussions.

Three of the first four of these discussions will take place on the fourth Monday of the month in the Genecov Room beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Coming Topics in the Public Policy Series:

January 28 - LWV Priorities in the 83rd Texas Legislature

February 18 - Financing Our Public Schools–UT Tyler, Room PHR135

March 25 – The Affordable Care Act

April 22 - Transportation and Mobility Needs in Smith County

Engaging Young Voters

One theme this year will be involving younger voters, whether high school, college, or adults ages 18 - 35, in an effort to imbue in them the passion LWV members have for all that democracy brings—civic life, politics, dialog, voting, having a voice, and making a difference. There is evidence that encouraging life-long civic participation from young people can create long-term change.

January 23, 2013, members will register voters on TJC campus and fielded questions on voting from young voters. Contact Shirley Hightower eshightower@sbcglobal.net to help in the next campus voter registration campaign