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Happy Holidays! 


The holidays are a time for reflection and thanks as well as giving and celebration.  To all of you — our LWVSKC family and friends — we thank you for your strong support and participation in LWVSKC's work this fall as we reflect upon all our accomplishments: 

  • LWVSKC volunteers have been out in the community at well over 50 organizations and events registering voters and getting out the vote. 
  • We have continued to register new citizens at the naturalization ceremonies and have been busy observing both the primary and the November King County elections. 
  • We have worked with high schools and affiliated organizations to promote civics learning. 
  • We have met as Units to promote the League's mission on a very local level. 
  • We have supported State League forums and hosted information forums on ballot initiatives. 
  • Internally, we continued the work to finalize our organization's merger to a 501(c)3 organization as well as conducted our annual audit.
  • And, we have continued to work to reduce costs and as a result will be moving to a smaller space on the 8th floor of the Melbourne Tower, effective January 1, 2025.
We celebrate our accomplishments and say thank you to all that have volunteered and/or provided financial support! And, looking forward, understand that League's work is never done. While we recently celebrated a fair and secure election, we cannot ignore that the incoming administration’s policies and rhetoric do not align with LWVSKC member and supporter positions or our organization’s values.  The new year will be even busier and LWVSKC's work will be critical to lifting up our democracy.  We will press on to promote the values and processes of representative government and envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.

We are thankful for all our members and the sharing of their gifts of knowledge and skills, time and money.  We look forward to working with you all and furthering LWVSKC's impact in the King County community in the new year.  

Peace and Joy,

Kim and Barb
Kim Albert and Barb Tengtio 
LWVSKC Co-Presidents

P.S. The League of Women Voters of Seattle King County is nonpartisan in all our actions. We advocate based on our long-standing positions. In the face of federal threats, state and local action is critical. If you want to work to build the kind of democracy and future we all deserve, make your contribution today!
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Seasons Greetings from your LWVSKC Board! Pictured - Sarah Beth Miller, Kim Albert, Phillippa Kassover, (Admin Mgr - Allison Feher), Marie Cooley, Joanna Cullen, Julie Sarkissian, Barb Tengtio, and Carol Levin. Not Pictured: Britt Miles, Keela Williams, Laura Rudert and Murugeshwari Subramanian.


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Wondering what to give that special friend of yours, perhaps an aunt, niece, neighbor, or VIP in your life? Why not give them a one-year LWVSKC membership? You know first-hand how important LWVSKC's work is to your community, state, and nation. Why not give others an opportunity to experience LWVSKC and the contributions they can make also? It's a win-win-win for you, the new member, and the League!

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Congratulations to Callie Ridolfi, Unit Facilitator of the Month

Our LWVSKC Units are a vital part of our organization; to learn more about the role of Units within our League, the Voter is featuring monthly profiles of LWVSKC Unit Facilitators. For this December issue, Callie Ridolfi responds to a few questions about what brought her to the LWVSKC.

Callie has been facilitating the Virtual Unit of the LWVSKC for nearly two years, and has been a member of the LWVSKC since 2020. Before joining, she had been aware of the LWV “for decades,” and knew of the League's reputation for well-researched, thoughtful positions and studies. For years, she had referred to the League’s annual TRY (They Represent You) pamphlet. In addition, veteran League member and current Voter Services Chair Julie Sarkissian was a Mercer Island neighbor and friend.



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Join the League today to be a part of our community of passionate activists building grassroots power and making change across the state – and country!

 

Donate to our work. Your donation keeps us working on critical policies to solve our counties biggest challenges – fighting for equity for every King County resident. Ensuring that everyone can use their voice and power to build an inclusive future for us all.

 

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Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.


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