League of Women Voters of Vermont

Washington County Senate Candidate Forum
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Northfield High School Auditorium, 37 Cross Street, Suite 2, Northfield, VT, 05663, United States
Northfield High School Auditorium, 37 Cross Street, Suite 2, Northfield

Friday October 18 @ 6.30-8:30 pm

Forum: 7:00-8:30 pm
Meet & Greet: 6:30-7:00 pm

The League of Women Voters will host an in-person Candidate Forum for six Washington County candidates vying for three open seats in the Senate: Incumbent Montpelier residents, Democrats Ann Cummings and Anne Watson and Andrew Perchlik (incumbent, Marshfield), as well as Republicans Michael Doyle (Montpelier), Michael Deering II (Barre City), and Donald Koch (Barre).

The League of Women Voters regularly sponsors candidate forums or debates as part of its mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org.

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Friday, October 18 | 2 PM | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington

Windsor County Senate Candidate Forum
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Windsor Town Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Avenue, Windsor, VT, 05089, United States
Windsor Town Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Avenue, Windsor
Thursday, October 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Forum: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Meet & Greet: 6:30 – 7:00 pm
The League of Women Voters will host an in-person Candidate Forum for six Windsor County candidates vying for three open seats in the Senate: Democrats Alison Clarkson (incumbent, Woodstock), Hartford residents Joe Major and Rebecca White (incumbent), as well as Republicans Jonathan Gleason (Ludlow) and Weathersfield citizens Andrea Murray and Jack Williams.
Get to know candidates competing in the November 5 General Election as moderator, Tom McKone will ask League and audience questions on important issues facing Windsor residents. Windsor On-Air will livestream the forum on https://www.woa-tv.org.
The League of Women Voters regularly sponsors candidate forums or debates as part of its mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org.

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Rice High School, South Burlington
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Friday, September 27 | 1 PM | Rice High School, South Burlington

Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, United States
September 26, 2024 @ 6:30pm Meet & Greet. 7-8:30pm Forum
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street
Live stream: KATV YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live
Meet the candidates running for Lieutenant Governor in the November 5 General Election and hear what they have to say on issues that matter to you – Ian Diamondstone (Green Mountain Peace and Justice), John Rodgers (Republican), and David Zuckerman (Democratic). Tom McKone, former Executive Director of Kellogg-Hubbard Library, will serve as moderator.
Lieutenant Governor is the second ranking officer of the executive branch with three primary responsibilities: presiding over the Senate casting tie-breaking votes when required, determining committee assignments for senators, and acting as governor when the governor is out of state, incapacitated, and acceding to the governorship in case of a vacancy.
The Forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Vermont, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, and KATV. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org.

Governor Candidate Forum
2024-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Fletcher Free Library
September 21, 2024 @ 2:00pm Meet & Greet. 2:30-4:00pm Forum.
Governor Candidate Forum
Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Fletcher Room, Burlington
Live stream: CCTV YouTube Channel www.bit.ly/governorforum. Also on Burlington Telecom 217 and Comcast 1087.
Meet the candidates running for Governor in the November 5 General Election – Esther Charlestin (Democratic), June Goodband (Green Mountain Peace and Justice), and Kevin Hoyt and Eli “Poa” Mutino (Independents). An invitation was issued to Governor Phil Scott (Republican), however, he will not be attending. Tom McKone, former Executive Director of Kellogg-Hubbard Library, will serve as moderator.
The Governor leads Vermont’s executive branch, upholds and executes all state laws, commissions all officers of the state, implements the state budget, expedites legislative business, calls special sessions of the General Assembly when necessary, is commander-in-chief of the naval and militia forces , and has limited powers to grant pardons and reprieves.
The Forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Vermont, Fletcher Free Library, and CCTV. Questions can be sent to league@lwvofvt.org.

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Wednesday, September 11 | 11 AM | Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier

Caledonia Senate Candidate Forum
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, United States
August 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm Meet & Greet. 7-8:30 pm Forum

Caledonia County Senate Race
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, KATV YouTube Channel

Meet and listen to the candidates vying for the Northeast Kingdom’s single-member Caledonia district — five-term state representative, Scott Beck, R-St. Johnsbury and Amanda Cochrane (D), executive director of Umbrella, the leading domestic violence advocacy organization in the Northeast Kingdom. Both Scott and Amanda are vying to fill the seat vacated by long-time Senator Jill Kitchel, who retired after 20 years in the Legislature.

Should We Say Democracy? Webinar
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
What signals are you sending when you say “democracy?” How do Americans perceive it? Does it drive people apart or bring them together? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register.
Thursday, August 15 | 1pm | Webinar

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Calvin Coolidge Homestead, Plymouth
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Thursday, August 15 | 11 a.m. | Calvin Coolidge Homestead, Plymouth

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Rutland Courthouse
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Tuesday, July 30 | 11 AM | Rutland Courthouse

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-07-24 11:00 | Burlington Courthouse
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Wednesday, July 24 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse

What Should We Say to Rural Communities? Webinar
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
When it comes to civic language, what terms do people in rural communities prefer? Which words do they think are for them, and which words motivate them to action? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register.
Wednesday, July 17 | 2 pm | Webinar

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Burlington Courthouse
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Wednesday, June 26 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse

LWVUS Convention
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-30 | Washington Hilton, DC
56th Biennial National Convention. Delegates will participate in the Convention Plenary and vote on the 2024–2026 Program, budget, LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee, and bylaws amendments. Other activities include Lobby Day, breakout sessions, and Saturday reception and dinner.
Thursday-Sunday June 26-30 | Washington Hilton, DC | In-person and virtual

Should We Say Racial Equity? Webinar
2024-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
What signals are you sending when you say “racial equity?” How do Americans perceive it? Does it drive people apart or bring them together? Sponsored by (PACE) Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement Civic Language Perceptions Project trying to answer the question ‘what should we say?’ Click here to register.
Tuesday, June 4 | 2 pm | Webinar

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-05-17 13:00 | Milton High School, Milton
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Friday, May 17 | 1 p.m. | Milton High School, Milton

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Barstow Memorial School, Barstow
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Thursday, May 9 | 1 PM | Barstow Memorial School, Barstow

WEBINAR: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for Vermont: Impact, Considerations, & Opportunities
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | VT
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Register: https://bit.ly/rcvforvt
Second of two-part forum co-hosted with the office of Secretary of State, Sarah Copeland Hanzas. This session will discuss the details of administering and implementing ranked choice voting elections in Vermont including voter education and municipal officials’ training. Featured speakers are Brattleboro Town Clerk Hilary Francis and Burlington Assistant City Clerk Sarah Montgomery. Send questions to Betty Keller, bkeller@lwvofvt.org.

Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington

Hilary Francis, City Clerk, Brattleboro

WEBINAR: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Overview
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | VT
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Register: https://bit.ly/rcvoverview
First of a two-part virtual forum co-hosted with the office of Secretary of State, Sarah Copeland Hanzas. Ryan Kirby from Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center (https://www.rcvresources.org) will explain the basics and benefits of Ranked Choice Voting. He will run a mock election to familiarize participants with this voting system.
You can vote, in advance, on one/both of the online mock ballots for an imaginary presidential lineup for 2028:

GOP: https://app.rankedvote.co/rcvrc/mock-2028-gop-presidential-primary/vote
DEM: https://app.rankedvote.co/rcvrc/mock-2028-dem-presidential-primary/vote

Have questions or comments? Send a message to Betty Keller, bkeller@lwvofvt.org.

Ryan Kirby, Director of Policy, from Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center will guide the session. He will conduct a live voting simulation and provide participants with a package of resources on RCV.

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Milton High School, Milton
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Thursday, April 4 | 1 PM | Milton High School, Milton

MIS- AND DISINFORMATION
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Wednesday, March 13 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. Livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net.
Speaker: David Gram, former Journalist and Radio Host
​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series.

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Burlington Courthouse
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Wednesday, March 13 | 11 AM | Burlington Courthouse

Naturalization Ceremony
2024-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington
Immigrants from a multitude of countries take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens at a judicial ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The League of Women Voters of Vermont plays a pivotal role registering new citizens to vote following the Naturalization Ceremony.
Friday, February 16 | 2 PM | Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington

REDISTRICTING
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Wednesday, February 14 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. Livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net.
Speaker: Tom Little, 2021-22 Chair, Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board
​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series.

CIVICS EDUCATION
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Wednesday, January 10 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. In person and livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net.
Speaker: Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Vermont Secretary of State
​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series.

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
2023-12-27 11:00 - 12:00 | VT
Wednesday, December 27 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony.

LWVVT SPECIAL CONVENTION
2023-12-14 17:30 - 18:30 | VT
December 14 @ 5:30 pm EST
LWVVT SPECIAL CONVENTION
Thursday, December 14 | 5:30 pm | Zoom

League members will ratify the position developed by the Health Care Privatization Study Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors on November 14, 2023.

At the June 2023 state convention, members voted to conduct a study to determine if we believe health care should be included as a public good. The Study Committee researched the question of “what is a public good?” and presented results to membership at a consensus meeting on November 9.

This study will be used to propose a national concurrence to the 2024 LWVUS Convention and provide other League states with a well-researched position with which they may concur.

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Wednesday, December 13 | 7 p.m. | Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. In person and livestreaming at www.orcamedia.net.
Speaker: Susan Clark, Author of Slow Democracy and Middlesex Town Moderator
​Part of the League of Women Voters Election Issues & Democracy Speaker Series.

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | VT
Wednesday, December 13 | 11 a.m. | Burlington Courthouse
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) host a judicial ceremony for individuals to take the Oath of Allegiance and become American citizens. The League of Women Voters of Vermont registers new citizens to vote following the ceremony.
