To quote Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, “Here we go.”  This is the beginning of an exciting and busy year for the League. We have three elections with the March Primary, the May local elections, and the November Presidential and important down-ballot races.

Here we go! We already have some candidate forums and voter registration events on our calendar. We have multiple volunteer opportunities under “Participate” on our website. Click here to see those opportunities.

Every election is important, but there is already so much hype about this one. It is our responsibility to be in the community advocating for Voter Rights, getting people registered, and informing voters through our Voters Guide, VOTE411.org, and candidate forums. Our mission of Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy seems especially important this year.

You can help; we need your help. We need all our members engaged this year. There is great satisfaction in registering a new voter, explaining the voting process to a young voter, and especially educating a new citizen. Helping a senior citizen apply for and fill out a mail-in ballot is worthy of our time.

We need new members so bring a friend to a meeting. We have an informative meeting on Saturday, January 20, on the Dallas Bond issues and election, followed by a Connections meeting where you can meet other members and learn about other events going on in the League. Click here to see the event calendar for more details and to register to attend in-person or via zoom.

Help us introduce the League to new people through your other organizations. We welcome all people to join us. We have a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at all levels of the League.

This is an appeal to all members to become engaged this year in our efforts wherever your talent and time allow.

 

You're invited to the 27th Annual Luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters of Dallas on Friday, February 9 at 11:00am at the Marriott Quorum Hotel. 

You can order a ticket or become a sponsor by clicking here.

By ordering your ticket, becoming a sponsor, or bidding in the silent auction, you will play a pivotal role in empowering voters and safeguarding democracy through the upcoming year.
 
Your donations will fuel our mission, supporting everything from Voters Guides and candidate forums to voter registration events, advocacy, and important community-focused programs.
 
This year, we are honoring two phenomenal trailblazers who have shaped the landscape of civic engagement in Dallas.
 
First, the Making Democracy Work Awardee of the year is the Honorable Margaret S. C. Keliher! Her legacy shines through her groundbreaking role as the CEO of the Dallas Breakfast Group and as the first and only woman to be elected Dallas County Judge. And that is not all — she has been an unwavering champion fighting for clean air, healthcare access, and pioneering diversion programs that truly help individuals with mental illness, steering them towards healing rather than incarceration.
 
But wait, there is more to celebrate! We proudly present the Eleanor Sutherland Volunteer Award to Cristal Retana Lule! Her dedication knows no bounds — she is the force behind La Alianza, a coalition aimed at elevating the quality of life in Latino communities. Cristal's commitment shines through her leadership in multiple volunteer roles across many organizations that advocate for wider access to healthcare in Dallas.
 
Get ready to be inspired and join us for an unforgettable day of honoring greatness and fueling the future of democracy in our community!

 

Join us on January 20, from 10:30AM to 1:30PM for our January General Meeting and Membership Connections Meeting. The topic of the General Meeting is how bond propositions are developed. Our speaker is Jennifer Nicewander, the Director of the Office of Bond and Construction Management at the City of Dallas, who will provide an insider's view of the bond process.

 

This event will be in-person and will have a virtual option for the General Meeting. Boxed lunches will be provided and a $10 donation would be appreciated.

 

Registration will begin at 10:30, the program and Q&A will start at 11:00, and the lunch and Connections meeting will take place from 12:00 to 1:30. This is a great meeting if you recently joined the League or if you would just like to meet more League and Board Members. There will be tables around the room with information on advocacy, volunteering, the upcoming Luncheon, unit meetings, and voter services, with a League member at each table to answer your questions.

 

The meeting will take place at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library on the 6th floor, in classroom E. Click here to register for the meeting.

 

 

LWVD Office Hours

Monday – Friday 10 am to 2 pm

To access our office, please call Sandy Thornton at 214-827-1988

or text to 214-415-1801