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League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities
P.O. Box 1281
Appleton, WI  54912
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Democracy comes with a price. We pay for it with our commitment, our time, our voices. We own it with our votes.

 

Right now, the price of democracy is rising rapidly. Fortunately, the League of Women Voters has the currency to pay it forward: our members, volunteers, and supporters. The beneficiaries are our communities and our very freedoms.

 

You are the investor who holds democracy in your hands at the local, state, and national levels. Here at home is where your "currency" buys the most.

 

Please consider a gift to the League's Spring Fund Appeal. Simply click DONATE at the top of this page and complete your donation online. Or send a check to LWV of Appleton-Fox Cities, PO Box 1281, Appleton, WI 54912. Your support for the League's work to empower voters and defend democracy is greatly appreciated.

LWV Demands Congress Restore Order of Law

The Leagues from Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County came together at a news conference March 25 at the Menasha Library to send a letter calling on the Fox Valley's Congressional delegates to exercise their authority and duty to  uphold the rule of law, defend the constitution, and protect their constituents. 
 
The Leagues called out congressional inaction to protect the nation's system of checks and balances and our democracy, asking them to restore stability to our nation. 
 
Postcards stating the US League's "Oath to Democracy" were provided to send personal messages to elected representatives. 
 
READ the letter to Congress.
The event news release can be read HERE.

     


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Candidate Forums

Candidate Forums will be added as races for local offices take shape. Continue to watch this page for updates later this year.

Recordings of recent Candidate Forums may be viewed on the League's YouTube channel.






Check out our calendar of events for all upcoming programs.

 

Recent Monthly Programs
The Time Is Now: Funding Public Education in the Fox Cities
Monday, April 14, 2025
This informative program developed by the Fox Cities Advocates for Education and presented by James Bowman and Patti Clark Stojke  described the educational opportunities available to children in the Fox Cities and how public schools help them achieve success. “The Time Is Now” also explains how schools in the Fox Cities are undermined by inadequate funding in areas such as operations, special education, and mental health. This information is timely in that the state’s 2025-2027 budget is being formulated.

The PDF slide presentation is viewable HERE.

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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