Link to local ballot measures: http://www.co.douglas.or.us/clerk/county_measures.asp
Link to local candidates running for office in Douglas County, OR. http://www.co.douglas.or.us/clerk/Current_Candidate_filing.asp
On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau’s press briefing marked one year out from the official reference day for the census.“The Constitution requires that each decade, we take a census of the population to determine the number of seats each state will be allocated in the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham. “To meet that requirement, we go to extraordinary lengths to ensure we count everyone once, only once, and in the right place. We know that the 2020 Census is important to every community. Census data guide how federal, state and local funding for critical services such as schools, fire departments and health care facilities is distributed.”
“Data literally shape the future of your community. That’s why it’s so important that everyone understands that responding to the 2020 Census is safe, easy and important,” Dillingham continued.
According to the Census Bureau, in 2020, all households will have the option to respond to the census online, over the phone and by mail. They have tested systems to handle this technique.
The first enumeration of the 2020 Census officially begins January 21, 2020, in Toksook Bay, Alaska. In March 2020, the Census Bureau will mail invitations to respond to nearly every household in the country and activate the online response form. Responses to the 2020 Census are confidential and protected by law and can only be used to produce statistics.
Why it is critical to get the 2020 Census right:
Census data is the basis for fair political representation and this data is used to draw district lines reflective of the population.
Four in five Americans say the U.S. health-care system needs “fundamental” change. Can the U.S. learn anything from the rest of the world about how to run a health-care system, or are these nations so culturally different from us that their solutions would simply not be acceptable to Americans?
FRONTLINE correspondent T.R. Reid examines first-hand the health-care systems of other advanced capitalist democracies — UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan — to see what tried and tested ideas might help us reform our broken health-care system.
The video is 56 minutes long. There will be discussion following the video.
This meeting is free and open to the public.
Join the League of Women Voters of Umpqua Valley and Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (OADP) for the showing of the film, “In the Executioner’s Shadow”.
Friday, February 8th, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Roseburg Public Library Ford Room
1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR
This film casts a penetrating look at the consequences of the death penalty through three powerful stories – the rare perspective of a former state executioner who comes within days of executing an innocent person; a Boston Marathon bombing victim who struggles to decide what justice really means; and the parents of a murder victim who choose to fight for the life of their daughter’s killer. As the battle to overturn capital punishment comes to a head in the U.S., this provocative film challenges viewers to question their deepest beliefs about justice.
Following the 54-minute film, a discussion will follow. We want to know what you think.
Please attend.
••••••• Admission is free and open to the public •••••••
The League of Women Voters of Umpqua Valley is a co-sponsor of this Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (OADP) event
This year, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, we are celebrating #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving – when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving.
If you are a Fan of Democracy, here are a few suggestions ~
• The League of Women Voters of Umpqua Valley who provides candidate and ballot measure forums each election cycle in Douglas County, Oregon, and provides invaluable voter information throughout the year. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Send donations to LWVUV, PO Box 2434, Roseburg, OR 97470.
• The League of Women Voters of Oregon who coordinates Leagues across Oregon with unbiased nonpartisan election information and an strong advocacy group that lobbies for everyone including the underserved and forgotten. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Send tax deductible donations to LWVOR, 1330 12th St SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97302.
We believe that voters should choose their representatives, not representatives choose their voters.
Now that you’ve voted, here’s a subject we need to delve into — Redistricting or AKA Gerrymandering.Join us on —
Tuesday, Nov. 13th
7PM to 8:30PM
at the Holiday Inn Express in Roseburg
(375 W. Harvard Blvd)
Please join the League of Women Voters as we tackle a big issue: gerrymandering. With the 2020 U.S census coming so is the 2021 redistricting process. Come learn about our current redistricting process, how it impacts elections here in Oregon, and what reform could look like. There will be a time for Q & A as well. This is a space to talk about how we can move forward in advocating for fair representation, competitive districts, and a system that prevents abuse. Because we believe that voters should choose their representatives, not representatives choose their voters.
See our web page for more information.
Print and pass out a flyer – download it here.
Ballot Drop-off box locations.
The Candidates Fair was held in the evening on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Holiday Inn Express in Roseburg, Oregon. Thank you All for attending!
Candidates include:
Megan Salter Senate House District #2
Christy Inskip House District #7
Cedric Hayden House District #7
Shannon Souza Senate District #1
Also see The News-Review report on Oct. 17.
Thank you, Frosland Photography, for the video!
The video of the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for Roseburg City Council Wards 2 & 4 is now online. See below. 
And don’t forget to check your registration to vote! Tomorrow Oct. 16 is the last day to register to vote in Oregon. Register here.
See Vote411.org – this is the League’s online voting information service that covers the whole country.
Also on Tuesday, Oct. 16, we will hold the last candidates’ forum before the Nov. 6 election. Please attend this Candidates’ Fair for Oregon House Districts 2 & 7 and Oregon Senate District 1 candidates.
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Tuesday, Oct. 16
7PM to 8:30PM
Holiday Inn Express
375 W Harvard in Roseburg, OR
State legislative candidates Cedric Hayden, Christy Inskip, Megan Salter and Shannon Souza are all invited to this Candidate Fair.
The public is invited to attend, hear the candidates’ ideas for improving our state, and ask pertinent questions in a casual setting.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
For more Information call 541-672-1914 or 541-672-6982.
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. 