The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
League in the Valley
Candidate Forums
Voter Information
Non-partisan Political Action
Public Information Campaigns
Issue Studies
The candidates met in person to answer questions
submitted in advance. These forums were live streamed
on the City of Fargo website and are also available
on the LWVRRV Facebook page.
To stay updated on local elections and to learn
more about the League of Women Voters of the Red
River Valley, visit
our Facebook page.
September 11, 2020
First Friday Public Meeting
Date: September 11, 2020 Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm Location: Sons of Norway Lodge,
722 2nd Avenue N, Fargo Topic: 2020 Elections in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN
Election officials from both Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN will be
on hand to discuss polling information, registering to vote, early voting, absentee/voting by mail,
election workers positions, and other important information for this year's election.
This meeting will also be broadcast live on LWVRRV Facebook page.
Lunch is available for purchase
at the Sons of Norway.
Please wear a mask.
This LWV event is free and open to the public.
For
more information, call Mary C. Tintes at (701) 238-0714.
LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd
League of Women Voters - lwv.org
Demand Action from Congress to Protect the 2020
Election Call Your Senator Today.
Vote by Mail for the June 9 Election
Executive order that waives requirement for at least
one physical voting location in every county. Mail-in
ballots only will be acceptable.
ND
State to mail out
absentee voter applications to all voters; voters
should complete the form and return it in the postage-paid
envelope to the Secretary of State's Office.
Information on Approval Voting in the June 2020 Fargo City Commission election
This year's City of Fargo election is going to be
just a little different than we're used to because
it's the first time we'll get to use Approval Voting
to elect our City Commissioners.
Now, we can choose all the candidates we approve
of - not just one or two.
Like several candidates?
Vote for them all.
Only like one candidate?
Vote for just one.
Only know who you don't want?
Vote for everyone else.
Worried your favorite doesn't have a chance?
Vote your favorite plus a few more you like.
In the end, those receiving the most votes will win,
just like they always have.
It's that simple.
Voter Forums
May 19 and 21, 2020
The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley
(LWVRRV) is hosting candidate forums on Tuesday,
May 19th and Thursday, May 21st from 6:00 pm - 8:15
pm. We are asking the public to submit questions
for candidates on our Facebook page by May 14 in
the following races:
May 19th Fargo City Commission
May 19th Cass County Commission, District 3
May 21st Fargo School Board
May 21st Fargo Park Board
Fargo residents can watch the candidate
forums live on May 19th & 21st
from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm.
The videos will also be posted on the Facebook
event pages below after the forums have aired.
To stay updated on local elections and to learn
more about the League of Women Voters of the Red
River Valley, visit
our Facebook page.
LWV of North Dakota Files Lawsuit for
Fair Ballot Signature Match Process
The League of Women Voters of North Dakota filed
a lawsuit asking the United States District Court
of North Dakota to provide relief for voters from
the state's burdensome signature match policy.
The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley
proposes the following changes to the By-Laws to be considered at the LWVRRV Annual Meeting on March 14, 2020.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1. Enumeration and Election of Officers.
The officers of the League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley shall be a president, a first vice-president,
a second vice-president,
a secretary and a treasurer who shall be elected for terms of two years by the general membership at an annual meeting and take office immediately.
The president, the first vice-president and the secretary shall be elected in odd-numbered years. The second vice-president and treasurer shall be elected in even-numbered years.
Section 3. Vice-Presidents. The two vice-presidents,intheorder of their rank,
shall in the event of absence, disability or death of the president, possess all the powers and perform all the duties of that office, until such time as the board of directors shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy.
The vice-presidents shall perform such other duties as the president and board may designate.
ARTICLE VI
Financial Administration
Section 2. Dues. Annual dues as set in the budget
shall be payable April 1st and
shall be delinquent October 1. by the
annual meeting or as soon as viable to the member.
ARTICLE VII
Meetings
Section
2. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting shall
be held between March 1 and March 31 every
spring, the exact date to be determined by the board
of directors. The annual meeting shall:
Adopt
a local program for the ensuing year.
Elect
officers and directors, members of the nominating committee
Adopt
an adequate budget
Transact
such other business as may properly come before it.
Past Events
First Friday Notice
With great disappointment, the LWVRRV is canceling
the First Friday meetings for April and May, 2020.
We will continue to share information on Facebook about critical topics like the Census, Voter's Rights,
and the Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebrations.
Thank You to everyone that attended our First Friday
meetings this season. We hope to see you all in September
2020!
March 14, 2020
Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Location: Rourke Art Gallery, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN Topic: 2020 Annual Meeting.
This year's speaker will be: Cindy Gray, Executive
Director of FM Metro COG
RSVP Requested by March 9th.
Enjoy a delicious brunch, short business meeting
and program.
Please bring a check to the Annual Meeting if RSVP
is done by phone or e-mail.
Annual Meeting Brunch - $15
2020 LWV Dues (Includes National, State & Local)
- $55
Note: Due to remodeling at the Sons of Norway, our February and March First
Friday meetings will be held at the Fargo City Hall. Date: March 6, 2020. Time: 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Location: Meadowlark Room, Fargo City Hall,
225 4th Street N, Fargo Topic: Voting at Home. A way to increase voter participation
11:30-Noon, Bring a brown bag lunch & assemble
in the Meadowlark Room (2nd floor)
Noon-1:00, Speaker: Arlette Preston
This LWV event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Mary C. Tintes at (701)
238-0714.
February 7, 2020
First Friday
Note: Due to remodeling at the Sons of Norway, our February and March First
Friday meetings will be held at the Fargo City Hall. Date: February 7, 2020. Time: 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Location: Meadowlark Room, Fargo City Hall,
225 4th Street N, Fargo Topic: The Point Of The Real ID
11:30-Noon, Bring a brown bag lunch & assemble
in the Meadowlark Room (2nd floor)
Noon-1:00, Speaker: Vel Rae Burkholder, ND
AARP.
Why
was the Real ID proposed and what do you need to
get one?
This LWV event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Mary C. Tintes at (701)
238-0714.
January 10, 2020
First Friday
Date: January 10, 2020. (Note: this
the 2nd Friday, due to New Year's)
Time: 11:30 - 1:00 pm Location: Fargo City Hall, 225 4th Street N, Fargo Topic: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration of Fargo's
New City Hall
11:30-Noon, Bring a brown bag lunch & assemble
in the Meadowlark Room (2nd floor)
12-12:30, Speaker: Gregg Schildberger, City
of Fargo Manager of Communications and Public Affairs.
He will give a brief talk about architecture, costs & vision
regarding Fargo City Hall, and ways to be informed & involved
in local governance in Fargo.
12:30-1:00, Tour of
Fargo City Hall with an emphasis on the artwork
housed there.
This LWV event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Mary C. Tintes at (701)
238-0714.
