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!
Met Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff, Governor Mark Dayton, and others recently gathered to celebrate the Met Council's 50th anniversary. See the video of Tchourumoff's remarks and feel free to visit the Met Council's website to watch video of a panel discussion including former Met Council Chairs Ted Mondale, Sue Haigh, and Curt Johnson.
Live in Apple Valley? Curious about how rooftop solar co-ops work? LWV Dakota County is partnering with Solar United Neighbors of Minnesota in hosting an upcoming information session regarding solar co-ops. We welcome you and your friends and neighbors to join us:
Tuesday, January 30th 7:00 pm Apple Valley Senior Center 14601 Hayes Road Apple Valley, MN 55124
On January 10th LWV Minneapolis and LWV St. Paul, in conjunction with Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, hosted a panel discussion regarding human and sex trafficking in Minnesota. Panelists included John Choi (Ramsey County Attorney), Terry Forliti (Executive Director, Breaking Free), Sgt. Nikkole Peterson (St. Paul Police Department), Ed Heisler (Co-Executive Director, Men As Peacemakers), and Lorena Pinto (Program Director, Family Partnership PRIDE Program).
