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League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities
P.O. Box 1281
Appleton, WI  54912
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In May 2025, LWVUS launched the "Unite & Rise 8.5" initiative with one goal in mind: to activate 8.5 million people to rise up and take action through peaceful yet powerful civic engagement to defend and preserve our democracy.
 
Backed by research from the Carr Ryan Center for Human Rights at Harvard Kennedy School, we believe that civic education paired with strong non-violent action provide the most effective path to lasting change and protection of our constitution. Local Leagues all across Wisconsin are leading this movement to protect and defend our democracy by and for the people.
 
LEARN more about this historic grassroots movement, including actions you can take weekly to "turn up the heat" on elected officials and stand up for our constitution. 
 
As LWV of Appleton-Fox Cities builds its energy around issues that impact and affect us, we invite you to SHARE your concerns and ideas with us.
 
Watch this page for specific ways you can "do something" to effect positive change as we "Unite and Rise."


LWV Demands Congress Restore Order of Law
Leagues from Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County came together at a news conference in March 2025 to sign 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, demanding they restore stability and safety to our nation.
  
READ the letter to Congress. The event news release can be read HERE.

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 Legislative Town Halls 


LWV Town Hall — Feb. 2, 2026

The recording of the February 2 Legislative Town Hall is now available on the League's YouTube channel. View it HERE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The League disavows any inflammatory language, or mis- or disinformation expressed during responses to questions posed during the recent Legislative Town Hall. This behavior is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.
 
The League's intent is to provide a fair opportunity for state legislators and the public to engage in civil, factual conversation about legislative priorities for the current session.


LWV Town Hall — Sep. 29, 2025

Three state legislators representing the Fox Valley area participated in the September 29, 2025 Legislative Town Hall hosted by LWV of Appleton-Fox Cities in collaboration with the League of Winnebago County. A recording of the Town Hall may be viewed HERE.

 LWV Town Hall — Feb. 3, 2025

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.
   


  
  

View all past Legislative Town Halls on the League's YouTube page HERE.

 

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Upcoming Programs

Candidate Forums

Appleton Area School District Board
Thursday, March 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library, Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Room C.  All four candidates indicated they will be attending. Candidates:  Nick Ross, Kris Sauter, Jason Kolpack and Michael Janke.

To submit questions ahead of time, send to: voterservice@lwvappletonfoxcities.org by February 28.


Appleton Alderperson Districts # 2 and #8
Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Appleton Public Library, Mary Beth Nienhaus Community Room B/C.  District #2 Candidates are Vered Meltzer and Charles Brown.  District #8 Candidates are Patti Heffernan and Kelly Dempsey.

To submit questions ahead of time, send to voterservice@lwvappletonfoxcities.org by March 18.


Additional Candidate Forums will be added as details are confirmed. Please check back here for updates.

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


 Check out our calendar of events for all upcoming programs.

 

Monthly Program Review
Immigrants in Our Community
Monday, November 3, 2025
It is becoming more and more difficult to keep up with the latest issues facing immigration and the needs of immigrants. The program provided insight to the complexities immigrants face in our communities, and attempted to create a broader understanding of these populations.  

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.


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

Now's the Time to Update Your Voter Registration Info


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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