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Date: 11/4/2023
Subject: Friday Update, November 3, 2023
From: League of Women Voters of Dallas

November 3, 2023

Critical Dates for the November 7 Election

Too late to register to vote in November 7 election

November 3 - Last day of early voting in person

November 7 - Election Day and vote by mail ballot receipt deadline

Go to LWV Dallas Home Page to view copies of the Voter Guides for local municipality elections in Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Lancaster, Mesquite and Rowlett and well as the Voters Guide for the constitution propositions in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and simple Chinese.

Printed copies of the Voters Guide in English and Spanish are in our local libraries now.

For information about the Texas Amendments on the ballot for November 7 election, go to the home page of League of Women Voters of Texas and scroll down to the videos that have the pro and con information about the propositions.

According to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, didn’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. Click here to check status, register to vote or need more information. It's your voice; don't give it away.

From the Texas League

88th Legislative Advocacy Update
Elisabeth MacNamara, LWVTX Vice President Advocacy

The third special session of the Texas Legislature ends November 7th. The Governor has been meeting with House leadership to break the impasse on his educational savings accounts bill, SB 1. There may be a committee substitute or a new bill that would increase public school funding while creating universal educational savings accounts. The question is whether there is sufficient time remaining to pass any such legislation and, importantly, whether there are sufficient votes to do so.

In addition to the Action Alert that went out last week, we are encouraging members to stay in touch with their own representatives to oppose any proposed compromise legislation. The talking points in our Educational Savings Accounts Toolkit are relevant to whatever legislation is proposed.

LWV Texas Comments to ATF

On Nov. 1st, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Texas submitted comments to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in support of a new rule that would close some loopholes in Federal Firearm background checks. Read the comments here.

LWV Texas supports violence prevention programs in communities, protecting the health and safety of citizens through limiting the accessibility of handguns and semi-automatic weapons, and regulation of firearms for consumer safety.

Public Funds Should Stay in Public Schools!

The Governor and House Leadership are stalemated on educational savings accounts. It is important that House members continue to oppose educational savings and support increased school funding. Use our Action Center to write a letter to your legislators and ask them to oppose vouchers.

Take Action

Housing Position Review

LWV Dallas

We will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 14 to review the Dallas League's position on Housing. This meeting is open to members, non-members and other non-profits involved in housing issues in the city of Dallas and surrounding areas.

We invite you to register and attend the meeting from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Bontrager Board Room, 2nd floor, 6060 North Central Expressway. Parking is available in front of and behind the building, and in the parking garage toward the back of the building on the right.

This meeting is hybrid (in person and zoom), and you will need to register, but there is no charge. To Register Click Here and go to date of meeting on the calendar. You will receive the zoom code after you register.

If you miss this important meeting, we will be addressing this topic at our unit meetings on Nov 15 and 16 as well. See below.

Unit Meetings

November 15 and November 16

Housing Position Review

Madge Cruse, Treasurer and Housing Committee Chair will lead the discussion at both meetings

Our unit meetings are designed for smaller groups of members and non-members to get together to discuss a certain topic, and we often have a speaker. Please come and meet with men and women to talk about important issues of the day.

The Tuesday Unit Meeting is currently suspended.

The November 15th Wednesday Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the home of Dr. Harryette Ehrhardt,

3525 Turtle Creek Blvd., Apartment 8A, Dallas, TX.

This meeting will be a hybrid (in-person and zoom meeting). Click Here and go to the date of the event to register. You will receive the zoom link after you register.

The November 16 Thursday Meeting is scheduled for 11:30 am to 1:00 at La Hacienda Ranch, 17390 Preston Rd., Dallas, 75252. This is a physical meeting only.

Make plans to attend one of these meetings to learn about and provide your thoughts on the Dallas League's Housing position.

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to all of the voter service volunteers who have served our community by registering and educating voters! More volunteer opportunities are being added to our website almost daily. Click here to go to Volunteering to see the various needs and opportunities available.

We have an opening! We are looking for an enthusiastic person for a board position - Director of Development (this is a volunteer position). Contact Sandy Thornton at president@lwvdallas.org if you are interested.

To view our Event Calendar Click Here

Are you are a member and interested in the Observer Corps? Updated Observer Corps volunteer opportunities are on the website here lwvdallas.org/observer. Please note that you won’t be able to see these opportunities until you log in. If you haven't served as an Observer before, we have information on our website. Email Ashley Washington at advocacy@lwvdallas.org and she will try to attend with you to assist.

Thank you for serving the voters of Dallas County.

LWVD Office

6060 N Central Expwy, Suite 500

Dallas, TX 75206

Phone: (214) 688-4125

Email: info@lwvdallas.org

www.lwvdallas.org

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