The LWVGR Local Government Committee hosted a Zoom meeting with newly-chosen Police and Fire Chiefs Redd and Pankow. They are the first women to hold these positions in Rockford’s history. It is also the first time the Rockford Police Department will be led by a person of color. Each Chief shared their vision and answered a few pre-submitted questions.
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The League of Women Voters Of Greater Rockford participated in National Voter Registration Day on September 28. There were 15 locations throughout the area where people registered to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy.
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Allowing armed school staff was attempted two years ago. It was resoundingly defeated. And now it’s back again. Please contact your school board representative today and make it clear that guns have no place in schools. This is a zero tolerance issue.
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The League of Women Voters national organization has asked anyone who can to contact your legislators in support of this important legislation. They have released a webpage with instructions.
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Meetings are second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m., at Mary’s Market, 4431 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois.
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