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2018-2019 LWV Newton Program

NOTE:  The following program was approved at LWVN Annual Meeting on June 14, 2018

The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Newton recommends adoption of the following program for 2018-2019:

  1. All program positions approved by the membership at the June 2018 Annual Meeting and listed on lwvnewton.org
  2. Continuation of outreach, observation, education and advocacy regarding changes to the Newton City Charter.

The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Newton recommends the following local action priorities for 2018-2019

  1. CPA (chairperson needed):  Review CPA (Community Preservation Act) applications
  2. Observer Corps:  Expand our Observer Corps.
  3. Municipal Finance (chairperson needed):
  1. Review the municipal budget to show how the City is obtaining, spending, and investing funds
  2. Educate the community about how the Mayor’s office and the Finance Committee of the City Council set priorities and how the decision model impacts budget decisions
  3. Engage members and inform Board on issues related to LWVN municipal finance positions.
  1. Education (chairperson needed):
    1. Organize and promote a civics bee, to be held initially in one middle school with the goal of expanding to other middle schools, to promote interest in government and civic engagement.
    2. Engage members and inform Board on issues related to local, state and national education positions.
  1. Environmental Issues and Transportation:
  1. Waste Reduction
    1. Continue our efforts to improve recycling rates and reduce trash in Newton
    2. Review the single-stream recycling program. Single stream degrades the quality and ultimately the quantity of recyclables.
  2. Storm Water and Sewers
    1. Support prudent ways to encourage reduction of I/I (inflow/infiltration) into the sewers
    2. Educate and update members on the principles and concepts of “surface area, water quality” and related terms to encourage “low impact development”
  3. Energy/Climate Change
    1. Support of a revenue neutral fee on carbon. Facilitate education through forums.
    2. Gas leaks. Support state legislation to reduce gas leaks and work to increase maintenance of gas lines in Newton
  4. Transportation
    1. Focus efforts on transportation changes that reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase safety for all road users.
    2. Continue collaboration with Newton Safe Sidewalks, the Mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group and other partners.
  • Continue education through forums on urban transportation planning terms and principles.
  1. Support the system in place for implementing the Newton Bicycle Network Plan.
  2. Support and encourage the state League’s efforts regarding public transit and their other transportation priorities.
  1. Elections:
    1. Attend meetings of the Newton Election Commissioners.
    2. Help to publicize new early voting options
    3. Hold a pollworkers’ party to thank the workers after the municipal election
  1. Voter Service:
    1. Organize and manage forums for contested state offices in the 2018 election. We will work with NewTV to continue updating our approach and incorporate technology into the format.
    2. Continue efforts to register new voters through attendance at various events around Newton, including the Farmer’s Markets, village days, and high school senior days.
    3. Create opportunities to help people to engage in issues and advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
  2. Land Use and Housing Committee
    1. Champion local zoning reform in harmony with established local, state, and national League positions
    2. Stay informed of local land use and housing proposals, be prepared to make comments, ask questions, support or oppose according to LWV positions
    3. Examine and work with the state League to support state level zoning reform

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

3 days ago

League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
National Voter Registration Day is Sept 19!Make sure you're #VoteReady in 2023 by checking your voter registration status on MA's online voter registration site, especially if you haven't voted in awhile or your life has included any of the following:🚚 a move💍 name change🇺🇸 new US citizenship🎂 an 18th birthdayAnd, this is a good day to remind your family, friends, and neighbors to register & vote in the upcoming local elections! ... See MoreSee Less
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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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In this month's episode of The League Presents, learn about the Village Center Overlay District Ordinance from Jennifer Caira – Deputy Director, Planning & Development Department and Councilor Deb Crossley – Chair Zoning & Planning Committee. ... See MoreSee Less

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Marcia Johnson, Jennifer Cairo and Deb Crossley discuss the Newton Zoning Redesign.

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3 weeks ago

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The preliminary election for Ward 2 and 6 is September 12. Mark your calendar and make your voting plan. Learn about the candidates and get voting information here: lwvnewton.org/2023/08/newton-preliminary-election-tuesday-september-12-2023/ ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

3 months ago

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In the last few days of Pride Month, check out these two informative programs by the League of Women Voters of Newton, MA1) The League Presents... Pride Month Edition - A Conversation with Newton Youth: lwvnewton.org/2023/06/the-league-presents-pride-month-edition-a-conversation-with-newton-youth/ 2) LGBTQ+ Backlash: What you can do to push back. View the recoding here: lwvnewton.org/2023/06/video-presentation-anti-lgbtqia-backlash-what-can-you-do-to-push-back/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

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Anti-LGBTQIA+ initiatives are taking root throughout the country and Newton is not immune. Hear from the ACLU’s Ruth Bourquin about the context, consequences, and responses to the anti-LBGTQIA+ backlash at this month’s virtual topic meeting. This meeting is free and open to the community. Register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfuyhrzwtGNTYlmG-GpCBxTa1Z5MS81Ga#/registration ... See MoreSee Less

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