November 2011 Unit Meeting Topic Water privatization is short-hand for private sector ownership or management in the provision of water and sanitation services, although sometimes it refers to privatization and sale of water resources themselves (water trading). Because water services are seen as such a key public service, water privatization is often controversial. Globally, about 70 million people or about …
September Unit Meetings: Instant Runoff Voting
What is Instant Runoff Voting? Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is being used by some cities and organizations as a way to elect a single candidate when there are more than two choices without requiring a runoff election. IRV allows you to vote for the candidate you like without helping to elect the candidate you don’t. IRV is Rapidly Gaining Support …
What ID will you take to the polls?
Oklahoma’s Voter ID law took effect July 1. All voters are now required to produce proof of identity before casting a ballot whether voting at a regular polling place or voting early at the County Election Board. Acceptable identification includes documents issued by the federal, state or a tribal government that includes the voter’s name, photograph, and an expiration date …
Honored to serve. Help Wanted.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your president. I follow a long line of intelligent, talented and committed women and men to this post. I look forward to honoring their service by continuing to fight for what is right and just in public policy while making every effort to ensure voters have the information they need to make …
Voter ID Requirements Are Now Law; League Education Campaign to Begin
Voter ID took effect on July 1. Every voter will be asked for proof of identity whether they are voting at their polling place or voting early at the County Election Board.