The League of Women Voters of Illinois welcomes a new League in the Aurora area. This newly-formed chapter will serve the Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, and surrounding areas and continue the League of Women Voters mission to encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
The Aurora area has not had a League of Women Voters presence in more than a decade. Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois. As such, many involved individuals are glad that they will have an active and growing League to help serve as a resource for civic education and advocacy for the community.
“For almost 100 years, the League has been an instrumental part of making democracy work for all,” said League of Women Voters Illinois executive director, Audra Wilson.
“Aurora is a dynamic community whose issues are as varied as its demographics. Because of this complexity, the need for this new Aurora Area League could not be more pressing.”
Before becoming an official League, the Aurora Area members sponsored informational forums for voters for all of the aldermanic races in Aurora for the last election cycle. The forums were well received and signified the need for a formal League.
“We are excited to help every person in the community become an active participant in the issues that matter to them, their families and their communities,” said Carol Tidwell, the newly-elected president of the Aurora Area League. Tidwell, a League member of 10 years, has been instrumental in the formation of the new League and will be integral to its new initiatives in the upcoming 2020 election season.
To find out more information about the new League of Women Voters Aurora Area and upcoming events please send an E-mail to Carol Tidwell at caroljtidwell@gmail.com. The League of Women Voters of Illinois will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2020 with a series of statewide events that will include state and national legislators and special guests. To find more information, please visit lwvil.org.
—League of Women Voters of Illinois