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Date: 8/18/2024
Subject: LWVD Community Update, August 18
From: League of Women Voters of Dallas

LWVD Community Update

August 18, 2024

Volunteering Update

We have numerous volunteer opportunities in August, September, and October. Check our event calendar and be sure to click "Register Now" to sign up as a volunteer. All volunteer opportunities are also listed on our Volunteer page.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities:

Wednesday, August 28th: Voter Registration at DeSoto Public Library
Thursday, August 29th: Voter Registration at Eastfield Campus
Wednesday, September 18th: Senior Voter Services at The Arbors on Wintergreen
Wednesday, September 18th: Voter Registration at Richland Campus
Thursday, October 3rd: Voter Registration at Richland Campus
Tuesday, October 22nd: Voter Registration at Eastfield Campus
Thursday, October 24th: Voter Registration at DeSoto Public Library

In League,

Diane Tasian, Director of Volunteers

Prepare to be a Voter!

Just one month to go until National Voter Registration Day on 9/17! Sign up as a Partner to join in on this certified celebration of democracy! bit.ly/VoteReady2024

Check your voter registration status. If your registration has been suspended or purged, you can re-register or update your information until October 7th, which is the last day to register to vote.
If you need to register or update your registration, find out how on our website.
If eligible, apply for a Ballot by Mail.

City Charter Amendment on Election Consolidation Passes

Twenty-one proposed changes to the Dallas city charter will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Dallas voters to decide, including an amendment that aims to consolidate our municipal elections from May to November in odd-numbered years. The amendment will appear on the ballot in November as a proposal to "Remove the Election Date from the Charter." If passed, it would allow the City to work with state legislators to pass legislation allowing changes to municipal election dates. The League supports this amendment, as election consolidation will decrease voter fatigue and increase voter turnout.

Relevant information on the candidates and issues that will appear on the ballot in November will be included in our Voters Guide, which will be published in October!

Women's Equality Day at City Hall

On August 28th we will celebrate Women’s Equality Day, marking the 104th Anniversary Celebration of the 19th Amendment. Registration is required by August 23rd! RSVP here.

Theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress

Who: The speaker will be Karen Hughes White, President & CEO of Texas Women’s Foundation

When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (the official date is August 26 every year. We celebrate on the City Council meeting day closest to 8/26.)

Where: Dallas City Hall Lobby, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas

Dress Code: Purple attire, purple is recognized internationally as the color of women and gender equality.

Lunch: A box lunch will be provided.

Become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar!

Dallas County invites individuals to join its Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Program to support voter registration. VDRs play a crucial role by helping people officially register to vote. Learn more about the qualifications, duties, and procedures of becoming a VDR here.

There are multiple upcoming VDR training sessions in August and September. You can sign up for one here.

Spanish is a huge asset for voter engagement!

Are you a LWV member or voter services volunteer who speaks Spanish and would like to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR)? We want your help to increase Latino voter registration and turnout. Norma Arratia is coordinating with Dallas County Elections to create a VDR training in Spanish over the summer. If you are fluent in Spanish please reach out to Norma at narratia227@gmail.com if you are interested in the Spanish VDR training.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

League of Women Voters of Dallas

6060 N. Central Expwy, Ste #500

Dallas, Texas 75206

(214) 688-4125

info@lwvdallas.org

lwvdallas.org

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