Dear LWVNC Members,
What a busy and productive fall we’ve had so far! Those who went on the modern house tour would agree with me that the day couldn’t have been nicer. The talk by Professor Hilary Sample of Yale University provided valuable insight into the houses we would be seeing, the houses themselves were varied and interesting and the weather was perfect! Many thanks to Peggy Dannemann and all who volunteered for putting together such a successful tour!
On the heels of the house tour, Janet Davis, Ruth Laird and their committee spent hours contacting candidates, developing questions and arranging the program and site for our Candidates’ Forum, which was subsequently aired on Channel 79. The forum was very informative as the candidates expressed their opinions on a variety of issues ranging from the economy to the environment. Immediately following our forum, the Fourth Congressional District candidates, Christopher Shays and Jim Himes participated in a debate in Wilton, which our League was proud to co-sponsor. We also prepared the Voters’ Guide for the New Canaan Advertiser, which was published in the October 30th edition of the paper. There’s nothing as hectic as election season for the League of Women Voters!
Speaking of election season, take a moment to consider supporting the League with a donation to our Education Fund. You all should have received a copy of our appeal in the mail a few weeks ago. In an increasingly partisan climate, please consider making a donation to our nonpartisan fund to support our efforts to encourage the informed and active participation in government, to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy thought education and advocacy.
Our next program, The State of Real Estate in New Canaan, to be held November 19th at 12:45 p.m. in the Lamb Room of the New Canaan Library, promises to be of widespread interest. Make sure to mark your calendars for this timely and important event. See you there!
Kathryn Tohir
President
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