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Appleton, WI  54912
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Recent Candidate Forum

Appleton City Council District #11

All 3 candidates participated in an in-person forum on February 11. The forum recording is now viewable on the League's YouTube channel. We apologize for the lateness of this posting.


Upcoming Candidate Forums

Grand Chute Town Board

Tuesday, February 25
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Grand Chute Town Center Park Community Building
1850 W. Grand Chute Blvd.

All five candidates have been invited to participate.
Candidates and the position they seek include:


Jason J. Van Eperen,
Town Chair		 Beth English,
Town Chair		 Mark S. Heling,
Board Supervisor Seat No. 1		 Anthony Lehrer,
Board Supervisor Seat No. 2		 Walt Nocito,
Board Supervisor Seat No. 2
 

ATTENDING

ATTENDING		  

ATTENDING




Appleton Area School District
 
Thursday, March 6
Watch for details as they are finalized.


Questions for any of the candidates are welcomed. 
The League reserves the right to screen questions to avoid duplication and assure nonpartisanship.
Submit questions ahead of the forum to voterservice@lwvappletonfoxcities.org. 
Please be sure to identify the particular race for which the question is directed.

The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan, and does not support or oppose any candidate or party. This forum was organized by LWV Appleton-Fox Cities. 

Look for candidate responses and detailed voting information on VOTE411.org.


 

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Candidate Forum

Tuesday, February 11
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River Street, Appleton

The League has organized a Candidate Forum for Appleton City Council District 11 held to inform voters about candidates and their stands on issues before the February 18th primary. The League is nonpartisan, and does not support or oppose political parties or candidates for public office.






Check out our calendar of events for all upcoming programs.

 

Recent Monthly Programs
Homelessness: Action and Support
Monday, November 11, 2024
On Monday evening, November 11, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities presented an informative and revealing overview of the state of homelessness in our community in partnership with Pillars, Inc. and ESTHER. The following links will take you directly to the websites of these two valuable organizations where you will see ways to take action and offer support for their services.
 
Learn more about the needs identified by Pillars and Mountains of Hope at the links below:

• Program Recording

• Pillars Wishlist

• Mountains of Hope Website

• Mountains of Hope Wishlist

Reproductive Healthcare in Wisconsin
Monday, October 7, 2024
Navigating reproductive and abortion care in Wisconsin since the 2022 Dobbs decision has hinged around an 1849 law, full abortion prohibition, and court rulings. The League program assessed the current status of this critical issue in an informed, unscripted and compelling discussion. The program was recorded and is available for viewing on the League’s YouTube channel HERE.

Sustainability and Resilience: Fox Cities Green Initiatives
 Monday, September 16, 2024
Significant changes and investments toward goals for clean energy, lower emissions, and updated facilities are underway in the Fox Cities. In addition, collaborations and information sharing among communities and independent organizations all with green initiative focuses are making an impact. 

Presentations by the three speakers at the "Sustainability and Resilience: Fox Cities Green Initiatives" program can be viewed via the below links:

• City of Appleton Sustainability and Climate Resilience

• City of Appleton Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Climate Resilience

• WI Green Fire Sustainability and Resilience Working to Build a Better Tomorrow

A wide range of recorded League information is viewable on the League’s YouTube channel. Check out materials by categories HERE.


Recent Town Hall

 








Four state legislators representing the Fox Valley area participated in a Legislative Town Hall hosted by LWV Appleton-Fox Cities in collaboration with the League of Winnebago County. A recording of the Town Hall may be viewed HERE.

Legislative Town Halls afford members and others a chance to engage in conversation with our area's state legislators on topics of interest to voters, and learn what their priorities are for the current session. 
  
View all past Legislative Town Halls on the League's YouTube page HERE.



 

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Many voters will find they are now represented by different districts under new maps that were approved in January 2024. Voters are encouraged to check their voting info in advance of the General Election on November 5.

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