The League of Women Voters of Orange County has a history of more than 80 years in this community as an activist, grassroots organization whose members believe citizens should play a critical role in advocacy. We do not endorse or oppose political candidates or parties at any level of government. Our advocacy positions are based on the merits of each issue, after careful study and consensus.

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Sara Segal in memory of Robin H. Murphy

#GivingTuesday, the global day of financial support and unity, has kicked off the holiday season. For all those who participated, thank you! And if you missed it, you have until DEC 31 to make a 2021 tax-deductible donation supporting our efforts to defend democracy and empower voters.

Donate HERE

Curious about why our League continues to need financial support regardless of dues? Scroll to bottom of newsletter and see how membership dues are allocated between local/state/national League organizations. With our lack of revenue opportunities due to two years of pandemic stress, we're very appreciative of your monetary support as well as committee involvement.

We're looking forward to seeing you in-person again at our holiday festivities. On the menu from Cuisiniers: Salmon, chicken, roasted asparagus and carrots, potatoes dauphinois, beverage and dessert.

Vegetarian upon request. Must be pre-ordered ASAP--contact Karen Estrin

Our program includes entertainment by Lynn Peghiny, as well as member recognition.

*Scroll to end of newsletter for more details about our partnerships in giving with Ten Thousand Villages and Hope CommUnity Center

Iconic "Warrior for Democracy" Remembered

Robin H. Murphy, a 69-year League member, died Oct 6, just short of her 96th birthday. In terms of her service, Robin was the most senior lifetime member of the League of Women Voters of Orange County, Florida.

She joined the League on May 1, 1952, when she was a young mother, homemaker, and active civic volunteer with a life-long interest in government and policy issues.

At that time, the group had about 50 members and was still called the Winter Park-Orlando League. Continue reading HERE.

Redistricting news: League leader unhappy with access to detailed data driving reapportionment.

The president of the League of Women Voters of Florida has called upon the state Senate to release precinct-level data pertaining to race and voting behavior to allow independent analysis of congressional and legislative reapportionment plans now under development.

President Cecile Scoon argued during a meeting of the Senate Select Committee on Legislative Reapportionment on Monday afternoon that the Senate has acquired those data under a contract with Florida State University, but hasn’t released the more granular details to the public. Continue reading at The Florida Phoenix

Photo courtesy Florida Channel

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Join us in thanking Reuben Walker Jr. with Mobile Atom Media for his generous pro bono time editing a video for the LWVOC.

Moving forward into 2022, our needs to expand our digital media presence require the expertise of companies like Mobile Atom Media.

This week's webinar will feature an update on Florida's redistricting process and what the League is currently asking of our legislators.

Our December 3rd presentation will also include a brief update from members of a small delegation of League leaders who met with legislators one-on-one during the final committee week prior to the start of the 2022 legislative session.

Join us on Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to learn more!

The Transportation Committee encourages you to view and comment about the upcoming MetroPlan Orlando Revisions.

Proposed 2045 Plan Revisions

Available for Public Comment

The MetroPlan Orlando Board will consider amending the region’s2045 Metropolitan Transportation Planat its Dec. 8 meeting, and members of the public are invited to comment on the proposed plan revisions. The proposed revisions include advancing the Hicks Avenue Extension (formerly Terry Avenue) Complete Streets project in the Griffin Park Historic District. The project includes bicycle and pedestrian elements, roundabouts, and drainage improvements.

Read More About Proposed Revisions

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Make your year-end donation by DEC 31

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By shopping at Ten Thousand Villages on DEC 8, you can help support a great cause (including us!) And you can shop there on the way to the party for toys/books that can be given to Hope CommUnity Center as they hold their 47th Annual Toy Drive; we're helping collect unwrapped toys at our holiday party. Watch this special toy drive video to see how the Center holds its "Toy Sale" for community members in need.

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