The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which encourages informed and active participation in government. It was established nationally in 1920 and haas been for decades one of the most respected grassroots organizations in the country. Its members educate themselves and others on major public policy issues on the national, state and local level. The League of Women Vot
ers of Jackson County serves the community by registering voters, holding candidate forums, sponsoring mock elections in the schools and making presentations at community meetings. They promote their opinion on public issues by giving testimony at public hearings and meeting with elected officials. Learn about issues, be ready to offer informed input in public debates, enjoy each other's company and have fun. CHECK US OUT AT jacksoncounty.il.lwvnet.org
Call or text Lisa 618 924 0934 to join or for more details. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF JACKSON COUNTY CITIZEN RESOURCE LIST:
Official websites
Illinois General Assembly — member information, contact information, bill tracking, audio and video of each chamber when in session, and link to administrative rules. http://www.ilga.gov/
State Officials -- Links to all state officials and state agencies, contact information, and many short cuts for "How do I......" http://www2.illinois.gov/
U.S. Congress -- member information and contact information, bill tracking, audio and video of each chamber when in session. -- http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
U.S. President -- President's schedule, Vice President's schedule, recent speeches, contact information, links to Cabinet officials. http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Helpful websites:
Know Your County, county officials and boards: http://iacksoncounty.il.lwvnet.org/
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform -- accountability and transparency in government and campaign finance reform. http://www.ilcampaign.org/
Center for Responsive Politics -- campaign donations by nominee or by donor. http://www.opensecrets.org/index.php
Project Vote Smart — Candidate information- voting records, positions, campaign finances, biographical information. http://www.votesmart.org/
Applications — Apps
Call Congress (iPhone, free) — by Floatopian. a direct line to your local Congressman based on your phone's GPS. You can also browse for a member's direct line by state or last name. Congress 411 (iPhone, free) — by Mike Blustein. members of Congress by House and Senate, DC office location and phone, recent votes, Twitter handle, YouTube channel, web site, committees, and sponsored bills on THOMAS. Real Time Congress (iPhone, free) — by the Sunlight Foundation. floor updates for the House and Senate; hearing schedule for the House and Senate; documents which include CB0 cost estimates, GAO reports, White House policy statements, and news. Government App for IPads. free My Congress App for IPads — free
