The League of Women Voters of Broward County Health League's Annual Program is on Saturday, July 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is for you if you'd like to learn more about the league.

 

We'll provide a brief history of the league, what nonpartisanship means in the league, and how the league decides which issues to champion each year. Action team leaders/committee chairs will be present for individual discussions.

 

This event is held at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Light bites will be provided. The event is completely free, so bring your friends! And, despite our name, the league has welcomed men since 1972.

 

The National League was formed in 1920, and our Broward County League was formed in 1953. The league was originally formed to help women learn the voting process and understand the candidates and issues that would be on their ballots. The league has remained nonpartisan and has never endorsed candidates or political parties, but has expanded as an educational resource for all voters. Our goal is "Empower voters. Defend democracy."

 

While our nonpartisanship hasn't changed, our membership has, but we want to see it change even more. The league at all levels began as an organization of white women. We recognize that discrimination exists. However, we want our Broward League to reflect the county's population and strongly encourage women and men of all colors and backgrounds to join us in our goal. Join us in our fight to empower all voters and defend democracy.

 

Learn about the league at the July 27 program or join online at https://lwvbroward.org .