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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
“You must be bold, brave and courageous and find a way...to get in the way”
Mark your calendars and tune your TV to WFSU for an airing on Monday, August 12, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 pm (est) of a documentary on civil rights icon: “John Lewis – Get In The Way.” In his fight for justice, John Lewis uses the tools of civil disobedience and direct action to “make the world a better place”. Lewis spoke at the 1963 March on Washington, was beaten in Selma, Alabama, and been a voice for voting rights and civil rights in the House of Representatives since 1987.
The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee is proud to be a sponsor of this program. It will feature our new promotional spot.
AUGUST HOT TOPIC
What's the Latest on Election Law and Election Security?
Florida's last election and legislative session brought about many changes in election law and raised concerns about election security. Our August Hot Topic features Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley, who will update us on how he will carry out the new laws and apply election security measures. Just a few of the recent changes affect implementation of Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration), how petitions for Constitutional Amendments are gathered and counted, new Vote by Mail procedures, ballot design, and access to early voting sites on campus, among other things. In addition, Mr. Earley will share the latest on election security measures, including a partnership among the Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and Supervisors of Elections in preparation for for the 2020 election. He'll also answer questions you may have.
Mark Earley was elected as the Supervisor of Elections for Leon County in 2016 and took office on January 3, 2017, continuing a long career of service to the citizens of Leon County.
Mark began his elections career in the fall of 1986 and played an integral role in the adoption of Leon County's first optical scan paper ballot voting system. In early 2002, he accepted a position with a major election systems vendor, where he managed accounts across the nation.
In 2008, he returned to Leon County, to oversee the acquisition and deployment of Leon County's state-of-the-art paper ballot voting system and to help establish the new Leon County Election Center.
Mark also played a lead role in the design, testing and deployment of a new post-election audit system which uses vote visualization technology to bring a new level of transparency and validation to elections.
FOR RESERVATIONS please call 309-3005 and leave a message or email LWVTallahassee@gmail.com
Date: Wednesday August 28
Time: 5:30 -- 7:00 p.m.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
316 West Tennessee Street
Menu: Grouper Italiana or Parmesan Polenta
Cost: Members - $22 Nonmembers - $25
Because the League must pay for reservations cancelled after Saturday, August 24, those who cancel late must reimburse the League for the cost of their reservations or find someone to take their places at the Hot Topic.
