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LWVA Supports Continuation of CSWG

The Amherst League of Women Voters and its Racial Justice Task Force has sent a letter supporting the continuation of the Community Safety Working Group.

Support for CSWG, June 2021

The attached letter was submitted to the Amherst Town Council.

LWVA Supports VOTES Act

LWVMA is supporting, advocating for, and encouraging our members to advocate for the VOTES Act, H.805/S.459.

Update on Biomass Resolution

The Biomass Resolution proposed by LWVA was passed, in slightly revised form, by the Amherst Town Council on February 8, 2021.

LWVA supports creation of Resident Safety Committee

Statement of the Amherst League of Women Voters Racial Justice Task Force for the September 14 meeting of the Amherst Town Council.

LWVA comments on Amherst SRO Project

The League of Women Voters of Amherst has formally commented on the Amherst Single Room Occupancy (SRO) project.

How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen

Nancy Brumback, chair of the Massachusetts League Legislative Action Committee, discusses how to lobby your legislative representatives.

League Supports 2018 Ballot Initiatives

Nine of the citizen petition articles headed for the November 2018 state ballot are supported by League positions. Active signature gathering for two of them is taking place in our area now.

The Citizen Lobbyist

The League of Women Voters has played a key role in influencing national, state, and local government policy since the League’s founding in 1920. Here in Massachusetts, the state League advocates for our legislative priorities on Beacon Hill. As a grassroots organization, we depend on our members to act as citizen lobbyists to make our voice heard on important issues of public policy.

LWVMA on Civics Education 2017 Bills

Details of LWVMA's analysis of S.215/H.2016 "An Act to promote and enhance civic engagement" before the 191st General Court (2017).

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