The League of Women Voters of Dakota County is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences policy through education and advocacy. We meet monthly and also host candidate forums, issue forums, and other events of interest to the community. Please attend one of our meetings or contact us for more information!
Updated: Jun 16, 2019
Our April meeting was devoted to LWV of Dakota County updates, brief presentations from our new Civic Engagement Fellows, our plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and soliciting input from members.
You may view the video and slides from the meeting below.
Our Voter Outreach and Registration Team is organizing voter registration drives at the following high schools in April and May of 2019. Volunteers will help staff a table at a high school and register students to vote. Please click here to sign up to help!
April 25 - Eagan High School, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
May 9 - Eastview High School (Apple Valley), 10:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 17 - Simley High School (Inver Grove Heights), 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 22 - Henry Sibley High School (Mendota Heights), 11:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May 23 - Burnsville High School, 9:30 a.m. - noon and noon - 2:30 p.m. (two shifts)
May 23 - Rosemount High School, 10:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
May 23 - Lakeville North High School, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
LWV of Minnesota’s Convention 2019 will be held April 27-28 in St. Paul. LWV of Dakota County has been allotted four voting delegates and four Leadership Team members will be attending. In order to best represent our membership as a whole, we would like to receive any input members have to offer regarding matters that will be discussed and voted upon at the convention.
There are proposed changes to LWV of Minnesota’s Program for Action regarding civics education, firearms, money in politics, and voting systems. There are substantial proposed changes to LWV of Minnesota’s Bylaws and there is a report regarding the proposed changes. Delegates will vote on LWV Minnesota’s proposed budget for FY2020-FY2021. Delegates will also vote on individuals nominated to serve on the LWV Minnesota Board of Directors from 2019-2021.
Please email us with feedback you have for our delegates regarding any of those matters. If you are interested in attending the convention, you may register here. The registration fee is $225.
