LWV LIVINGSTON
League of Women Voters in Livingston, NJ
Welcome
President: Judy Friedman
Webmaster: Joy Ming
League of Women Voters of Livingston More than 40 years of history! Over 40 members now!
P.O. Box 583
Livingston, NJ 07039
The LWV Livingston is an organization of Livingston Voters, not only women!
Our purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Recent Events and News!
Check out the NEWEST COPY OF THE COMMENTATOR!
Check out this site to learn more about the gubernatorial race!
http://lwvnj.org/elections/index.shtml#voteguide
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Joseph Fioraliso, New Jersey Comissioner of Public Utilities, will speak to the Livingston League of Women Voters about the rising cost of energy and the future of alternative energy in New Jersey. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 18, 8 PM at the Livingston Community Center, lower level, 204 Hillside Avenue. Bring your concerns and questions. This is a free public meeting. The event will conclude with refreshments and an opportunity to speak informally and individually with Commissioner Fioraliso.
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The Livingston League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women are sponsoring a Candidates' Night for District 27 State Assembly on Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 pm in the Livingston High School Chorus Room. District 27 covers most of Essex County.
The candidates are incumbent Democrats John McKeon of West Orange and Mila Jasey of South Orange, and challengers Barry Funt of Livingston and Mark Meyerowitz of West Orange.
The four candidates will respond to two questions prepared in advance, and then to audience questions. Livingston TV 34 will record the event. For more information, call 973 994-1935. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow.
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The Livingston League of Women Votes will hold a voting information public meeting
Wednesday evening, September 16, at the Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Avenue
lower level, 8 PM. Charles Downing, Livingston High School history teacher will discuss
the roles of the November candidates, provisional ballots, write-ins and other aspects of
the upcoming election. He calls his presentation "CIVICS 101".
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow.-
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LIVINGSTON LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents Town Attorney Shari Weiner,
"The Women's Political Caucus of NJ" on Wednesday, May 20
The League will hold its annual dinner meeting on May 20, 7:00 pm
at Il Viccolo restaurant, 113 South Livingston Ave.
At 8:00 pm, Livingston Township Attorney and former Mayor Shari Weiner
will talk about
"The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey,"which seeks to increase the number of women in elected and appointed office.
Anyone interested in the League or running for public office is welcome to attend. The fee is $25.
Please call Judith Friedman, 973 994-1935, or Renee Resky, 973 992-5855, for reservations.
Wednesday, May 20 Annual Meeting
Dinner: 7 PM
Speaker: 8 PM Shari Weiner, Attorney
Place: Il Viccolo Restaurant
113 S. Livingston Ave.
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CALENDAR APRIL, 2009
Wednesday, April 15 7:30 PM Board Meeting *
8:00 PM Alternative Energy
Senior Community Center
Tuesday, April 21 School Board Election
Saturday, May 2 LWVNJ Convention
New Brunswick, NJ
*AGENDA FOR APRIL 15
Secretary's Report ¡V Robin Weiss
Treasurer and Membership Report Renee Resky
Announcements
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Wednesday, March 18 7:30 PM Board Meeting *
8:00 PM Board of Education Candidates
Senior Community Center
The Livingston League of Women Voters will hold a discussion meeting,
Wednesday evening, February 11, 8:00 PM at the Senior Community Center 204 Hillside Avenue
on the following topic: "Should Probationers and Parolees Have the Right to Vote?"
Anyone who is interested in this topic, or the Livingston League of Women Voters is welcome.
Members will reach a consensus, along with other local leagues in New Jersey,
and will join other organizations concerned with this issue.
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Inauguration Viewing Party!
Livingston Public Library
Tuesday, Jaunary 20
The party starts at 10 AM
Ceremony broadcast at 11:30 AM
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Mayor Charles "Buddy" August will speak to the
Livingston League of Women Voters,
Wednesday evening, January 21, at 8:00 PM,
at the Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Avenue.
The public is welcome to this free event.
Bring questions and concerns.
Refreshments will be served after the meeting
and there will be an oppurtunity to talk to the mayor informally.
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State Assemblywoman Mila Jasey,
who represents Livingston in the New Jersey legislature,
will speak to the Livingston League of Women Voters,
Wednesday evening, December 10, 8 PM
at the home of Sue Cai, 56 Wellington Road.
Her presentation will be preceded by a Chinese Holiday dinner at 7 PM
For reservations, please call by December 8, 9734220381
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Event: Congressional Candidates Night, Districts 8 and 11
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 8-10 PM
Place: Livingston Community Center, 204 Hillside Avenue
Sponsors: Livingston League of Women Voters and American Association of University Women
Cost: Free public meeting, refreshments
See Supplements for more information about the meeting as well as the candidates that were present
Personal Views on Past League events
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF LIVINGSTON ACTIVITIES 2008-2009
- VOTER REGISTRATION: Welcome to Livingston Picnic; Jewish Community Center; West Orange; Gibbs College; Livingston Public Library; Asian Indians of Livingston; 2 Livingston Chinese schools; YM-YWCA of Livingston; Inglemoor Care Center; Newark Academy; Livingston High School; Essex County College; and Livingston Committee on Diversity.
- CANDIDATES’ NIGHT: October 22, 2008 Congressional Candidates and March 18, 2009 Livingston Board of Education.
- LWVNJ Meetings: Grace Russo and Renee Resky attended workshop s. Sue Cai attended the State Convention (58th).
- SPEAKERS: Michele Meade, Livingston Township Manager and Appraisal Systems officials Ernest Delguercio Jr. and Sr., Jason Cohen and Robert Brescia; Ingrid Johnson, attorney for NJ Legal Services; Assemblywoman Mila Jasey; Mayor Buddy August; Alternative Energy Speakers, Chris Bickel, Don Newell and Richard Larsen; and Livingston Township Attorney Shari Weiner.
- SCHOLARSHIP: $500 to be given to a Livingston High School senior based on need, community service and average scholarship.
- PLAQUE FOR RETIRING LIBRARIAN, BARBARA JEAN SIKORA
- MEDIA COVERAGE: LIVTV, West Essex Tribune, Star-Ledger, Livingston LWV website, Livingston Township website.
- PARTNERED WITH AAUW ON CANDIDATES’ NIGHTS
What's in our web
Home: Tells about our organization and some important information
2006-07 Local Plan: Informs you of the plan to help our Livingston community.
Copy of the Commentator: Displays our newsletter with much information on it.
Web Album: Displays pictures of memebers and scenes in Livingston.
Calendar of Events: Shows our schedule! You are welcome to attend any one of these meetings!
Other Related Sites: This shows related sites! If you have a question about LWV, look through these sites! If you have questions about our town, look through these sections!
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