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Indiana Public Access Counselor Guest at League's May Meeting

The public is invited to the League's May meeting with guest Joe Hoage, the Public Access Counselor for the State of Indiana. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 17, at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Avenue in Hammond. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about citizens' rights to access to public records and information.

**NOW ONLINE** LAKE COUNTY CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS!

Updated March 6th--2011 ANNUAL AND PRE ELECTION REPORTS ARE IN

View the most recent Campaign Finance Reports filed by Lake County candidates and PAC's at Lake County Campaign Finance Reports. Visit the League's Campaign Finance Online page for links to Campaign Finance Reports filed by candidates for State and Federal offices.

High School Voter Registration Welcomes 274 Newly-Registered Voters!

Calumet Area League Volunteers registered nearly 300 juniors and seniors who attend the Hammond public schools. The LWVCA thanks the principals, vice principals and other school staff from Clark HS, Hammond HS, Gavit HS and Morton HS for all their help and support on making our student voter registration and education program a great success! Read the Post-Tribune article here

Vote411.org

The Vote411 website has all your election information including a national polling place locator. It also provides general and state-specific information on voter registration, absentee ballot rules, early voting options and any other details about what to bring and where you need to go on election day.
Vote411

THE HAMMOND MAYORAL DEBATE THAT NEVER OCCURRED

In advance of the November mayoral election in Hammond, many residents had questions about key issues such as tax caps and budget shortfalls, the closure of two branches of the Hammond Library, and why the vast majority of Hammond police and firefighters do not live within the city they serve. With little newspaper coverage of these major issues, the League invited Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and challenger George Janiec to a public debate. Why did not the debate take place? Read the League's press release that explains what happened

Property Tax Caps in the State Constitution

Although the tax cap amendment did pass, it's important to know about its effects. The League has prepared a slide presentation debate to answer questions and inform voters and taxpayers about an issue often misrepresented and misunderstood.
LWV Tax Cap Slideshow

REDISTRICTING: WHY IT MATTERS

Redistricting is happening now! Once drawn, the borders will remain for the next ten years. What is the process and how will it affect Indiana citizens? The League of Women Voters of Indiana is partnering with Common Cause and AARP to offer independent information about redistricting in Indiana. For more information, go to www.drawthelineindiana.org
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