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Action Alerts
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Video: Election Security: How the System Gets It Right
Watch the video from the May forum where Sarah Lutz, City Clerk for Traverse City, and local election workers explain how elections work, how citizens can have confidence that every eligible vote is counted, and how citizens can volunteer to support the election process.
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Video: Focus on Early Childhood in Leelanau County
Watch the video from the May forum titled “Supporting Leelanau’s Youngest Residents: What’s Available, on the Way and Envisioned.” This video provides insights into upcoming and proposed initiatives to attract, assist, and encourage these families to remain active members of our community.
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Who Counts? Why Proposed Changes to the 2030 U.S. Census Matter So Much in Leelanau County
Among other changes, the proposed changes to the 2030 Census count citizens not in their home state, but where they spend time from January to April. Since our county has many “snowbirds,” this change would shift representation and funding from Michigan to the southern states. Read more and submit your comment before November 3, 2026.
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Use This List of Nonpartisan, Nonprofit Fact-Checking Websites During The Election
Find vetted, nonpartisan sites where you can fact-check the information coming to you over the internet. Misinformation and disinformation spread faster and farther than ever, making rigorous fact-checking essential to preserving public trust and democratic stability.
Upcoming Events
This informative presentation highlighted the ongoing funding challenges faced by Michigan's public libraries and the role of MI Right to Read in helping libraries navigate complex issues related to intellectual freedom. Watch, then read about what you can do here.
A panel of speakers spoke to the impact the One Big Beautiful Bill will have on rural hospitals, mental healthcare and Indian Health Services. Find out what we can expect for our region.
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We need a fully restored Voting Rights Act to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote. That is why the League is proud to support the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), vital legislation that is needed to fully restore and modernize the VRA and ensure that discriminatory voting policies are stopped in their tracks. Just enter your address and edit the pre-written email if you want. Send your email now!
The League of Women Voters Leelanau County believes in the power of women to bring about positive change. We believe all women can embrace who they are, define their future, and change the world.
Looking for a way to DO SOMETHING? Join us and make a difference in free and fair elections, registering voters, advocating for issues and more.
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Email: LWVLeelanau@gmail.com.
Drop us a note at P.O. Box 36, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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The League of Women Voters Leelanau County works to protect Democracy through free and fair elections, due process, checks and balances and holding elected officials accountable. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity and information to exercise their right to vote. We are committed to providing nonpartisan education and advocacy for voters, and we strive to empower citizens to engage in the democratic process.