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New and long-time League of Women Voters of Wayne County members gather for an orientation session
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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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.

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From Nov 10 event on How Local Government Works for Us
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From August 25 event on Human Trafficking
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From July 29 event with Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli
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Holiday Gathering 2025 at Montavino's
Holiday Gathering 2025 at Montavino's
Wayne County Commissioner Matthew Martin addresses November 2025 LWVWC meeting
Wayne County Commissioner Matthew Martin addresses November 2025 LWVWC meeting
Wayne County Planning Director Jennifer Kiper speaks at our November 2025 meeting
Wayne County Planning Director Jennifer Kiper speaks at our November 2025 meeting
Matthew Martin and Jennifer Kiper take questions at November 2025 meeting
Matthew Martin and Jennifer Kiper take questions at November 2025 meeting
Wayne County Auditor Russell Robertson during Q+A at November 2025 meeting
Wayne County Auditor Russell Robertson during Q+A at November 2025 meeting
Over 40 people from across Wayne County came out to hear the November 10, 2025 presentation
Over 40 people from across Wayne County came out to hear the November 10, 2025 presentation
LWVWC President Joi Hemphill kicks off the 2025 Candidates’ Forum
LWVWC President Joi Hemphill kicks off the 2025 Candidates’ Forum
Clayton Deighan, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Clayton Deighan, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Ted Hill, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Ted Hill, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Bonnie Nair, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Bonnie Nair, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Tyler Owens, candidate for Wooster City Council, Ward 4
Tyler Owens, candidate for Wooster City Council, Ward 4
Carrie Snyder, candidate for Wooster City Council, Ward 4
Carrie Snyder, candidate for Wooster City Council, Ward 4
Jody Starcher, candidate for Wooster City School Board
Jody Starcher, candidate for Wooster City School Board
LWVWC President Joi Hemphill at September 2025 meeting on Political Rhetoric and Misinformation
LWVWC President Joi Hemphill at September 2025 meeting on Political Rhetoric and Misinformation
Denise Bostdorff, Professor of Communication Studies at the College of Wooster at our September 2025 meeting
Denise Bostdorff, Professor of Communication Studies at the College of Wooster at our September 2025 meeting
Elora Agsten, Learning Engagement Librarian at the College of Wooster at our September 2025 meeting
Elora Agsten, Learning Engagement Librarian at the College of Wooster at our September 2025 meeting
Lauren Copeland, Principal Consultant, Data and Dialogue Insights at our September 2025 meeting
Lauren Copeland, Principal Consultant, Data and Dialogue Insights at our September 2025 meeting
Some LWVWC volunteers gather after Voter Registration Canvassing Project. 176 houses visited in total!
Some LWVWC volunteers gather after Voter Registration Canvassing Project. 176 houses visited in total!
LWVWC Members and College of Wooster student interns at the "Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power" Voter Registration Tour at COW
LWVWC Members and College of Wooster student interns at the "Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power" Voter Registration Tour at COW
Joe Morbitzer, retired Superintendent, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation speaking at LWVWC August 2025 program
Joe Morbitzer, retired Superintendent, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation speaking at LWVWC August 2025 program
Gayle Byrne, Response Coordinator, OneEighty, speaking at LWVWC August 2025 program
Gayle Byrne, Response Coordinator, OneEighty, speaking at LWVWC August 2025 program
Nicholas Cascarelli, Wayne County Health Commissioner, speaks at July 2025 LWVWC meeting
Nicholas Cascarelli, Wayne County Health Commissioner, speaks at July 2025 LWVWC meeting
Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli at July 2025 LWVWC meeting
Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli at July 2025 LWVWC meeting
Leading the LWVWC contingent at the Orrville 4th of July Parade
Leading the LWVWC contingent at the Orrville 4th of July Parade
Driving the truck for LWVWC presence at the Orrville 4th of July Parade
Driving the truck for LWVWC presence at the Orrville 4th of July Parade
Annual Meeting in June, 2025
Annual Meeting in June, 2025
LWVWC members staff voter registration table at protest in downtown Wooster
LWVWC members staff voter registration table at protest in downtown Wooster
Wayne County Board of Elections Director Julie Leathers Stahl and County Auditor Russell Robertson present on bonds and levies Access presentation handouts
Wayne County Board of Elections Director Julie Leathers Stahl and County Auditor Russell Robertson present on bonds and levies
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LWVWC members attend League of Women Voters of Ohio Convention in May, 2025
LWVWC members attend League of Women Voters of Ohio Convention in May, 2025
Journey to the Border:Program on Immigration View slides from presentation
Journey to the Border:
Program on Immigration
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LWVWC members at Wayne County Fair175th Anniversary Parade
LWVWC members at Wayne County Fair
175th Anniversary Parade
Presentation on Ranked Choice Voting View slides from presentation
Presentation on Ranked Choice Voting
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Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor in Wooster
Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor in Wooster
Debate: Justice Requires Open Borderswith Wooster High School Debate Team
Debate: Justice Requires Open Borders
with Wooster High School Debate Team

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