League Accomplishments

League of Women Voters^®
of Nashville

2010-2011. 2009-2010. 2008-2009. 2007-2008. 2006 - 2007. 2005 - 2006. 2004 - 2005. 2003 - 2004.

2010-2011

We have initiated and strengthened the Observer Corps, monitoring both local and state meetings--- a benefit of being in the capitol. Reports are published on our web site and available to the public.

The Voter Service Committee continued its poll watching project--reporting to the Election Commission on problems encountered during early and election day voting.

We have held informal coffees with legislators--Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, Sen. Douglas Henry and Sen. Jack Johnson--to get to know them a little better, hear their views and present League priorities.

Our Third Thursday `hot topics monthly meetings have included educational presentations on hydraulic fracturing method of natural gas removal, health care reform as it effects TN with focus on `exchanges', redistricting, changes in education standards in light of the Race to the Top grant, and legislative prognosis vis a vis League priorities.

We have assessed proposed voting machines for the disabled, needed when changeover to paper ballot begins, for best overall voter access.

We have participated in a workshop presented by the Disability Law and Advocacy Center focusing on disabled voters awareness of their rights and ability to vote freely

We are participating in the LWVUS sponsored Membership Recruitment Initiative--seven LWVN members attended the LWVTN training in Crossville last fall.

We participated in the Nashville ATHENA leadership award--a nominee for young professional (Mary Beth Ikard) and for traditional women (Carol Westlake) who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or professional roles as well as the provision of valuable service to others in the community and serve as role models to other women.

And, moving ourselves toward the 21st century, we added the online secure credit option for dues, functions, and donations on our web site to accommodate the many who only do their financials online.

2009-2010

Health Care Forum: What Comes Next? Understanding Legislative Options for Health Reform, co-sponsored with VIPPS Center for Child and Family Policy and Vanderbilt Center for Heath Services, at the First Amendment Center.

Conversation with Congressman Jim Cooper--Health Care Reform

Voter Services

o Participated in Tennessee HAVA plan update o Represented League opposition to Voter ID legislation through media and testimony

"Third Thursday" Lunch and Discussion series

o Local Immigration Law Enforcement--287 G Program
o Health Care Reform
o Ensuring a Complete Census
o DREAM Act--Higher Education for Undocumented Students
o Cutting to the Bone, Some Alternatives--State Budget
o Nashville's Food Desert
o Charter Schools in Nashville
o Metro Transit Plans

Advocacy for key legislative issues identified by LWVTN (see last page)

Legislative Coffees with State Representatives

o Brenda Gilmore
o Beth Halteman
o Gary Odom
o Mike Stewart

Upcoming Forum for Metro School Board Candidates

2008-2009

A few highlights of 2008-2009 were:

Poll observation--early voting and election day
Voter registration training
Defeat of English Only charter amendment
Legislative advocacy: judicial selection and retention, elections (no photo ID), voter-verified paper ballots, clean water protection, tax fairness, right to privacy, and early childhood education.
"Third Thursday" lunch and discussion series: English Only, Poll Observation Recommendations, Legislative Hot Topics, National Popular Vote Compact Consensus (LWVUS)
Health Care Forum in partnership with Center for Child and Family Policy at VIPPS and Vanderbilt Center for Health Services

2007-2008

A few Highlights of 2007-2208 activities were:

Immigration study and consensus
Small group discussions on immigration in partnership with NPT
Legislative advocacy: open records, voter-verified paper ballots, long term care, clean water protection, beverage container recycling, reduction of sales tax on food, right to privacy, and early childhood education.
Health care study and consensus
Candidates Forum: Metro School Board, televised live
Voter registration drives

2006 - 2007

A Few Highlights of 2006-2007 activities were:

Mayoral Candidates Forum, televised live
Candidates Forums: U.S. Senate and Governor, televised statewide
Voting Integrity Study: recommendations to Election Commission and commendation by Metro Council
Candidates Forum: Metro School Board
Legislative Advocacy: Pre-kindergarten, adequate school funding for at-risk K-12 students, beverage container recycling, voter-verified paper ballots, and child care
Voter registration at Mayor's First Day Festival and other venues

2005 - 2006

A few highlights of 2005 - 2006 activities were:

Metro Budget Forum
Mayor's First Day Festival and Student Mock Elections
Plan of Nashville Forum
Candidates Forum: County-wide and Judicial Offices
Healthcare Safety Net Forum
LWV Breakfast Roundtable

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2004 - 2005

A few highlights of 2004 - 2005 activities were:

Educational Forum on Tax Reform in Tennessee
2004 Metro Blue Book
Clean Air Forum
TennCare Forum
Brown v Board of Education Commemoration
Voter Registration Activities for November Election
Young Voter Education at MAyor's First Day Festival
Training for New Citizens

To view the entire 2004-2005 Accomplishment Presentation Please click here

2003 - 2004

A few highlights of 2003 - 2004 activities were:

Metro Council At-Large Candidate Forum
Ratification of the 19th Amendment - 75th Year Commemoration
Waste Management Forum
United Nations: America Debates its Role in the World
Metro Elections, Presidential Primaries, and Help America Vote Act - Televised Forum
Neighborhood Guide to Organizing a Candidate Forum

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