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LWV of Miami-Dade County Local Program for 2009-10


1.  Good Government
 
Local Governance

Support citizen input in public hearings held by local government

 
Fair Redistricting
Support state constitutional amendment by Fair Districts Florida
 
State Legislative Issues
Perform interviews of state legislators for LWVF
Participate in LWVF Legislative Action network
Attend LWVF Legislative Conference
   
   
     
2. Voter Services & Civic Education
 
Voter Services
Register voters and encourage participation in elections
Provide voter information to newly naturalized citizens
 
Elections

Work with Supervisor of Elections to protect voting rights

 
Candidate Debates/Forums
Hold candidate forums upon request         
 
Issue Forums

Hold forums on selected issues and hot topics

     

3. Quality of Life
 
Growth Management

Educate on oversight of Comprehensive Plan process
Monitor urban development boundary line

   
 
Transportation
Participate in CITT nominating committee
 
Living Wage
Support Living Wage efforts
  Affordable Housing Promote affordable housing in livable communities
  Working Waterfronts
Monitor impact of 2009 state legislation
     
4. Family Issues
  Health
Promote an accessible quality health care system
  Education

Support quality public education via state, local & national efforts

  Immigration
Support LWVUS on immigration reform
     
5. Growing the League
  Work with LWVF & LWVUS
Participate in 2010 LWVUS Convention
  Membership Development
Increase membership of LWVM-D by 10 percent
Develop & implement a membership retention plan

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