Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Hendersonville, TN

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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The League extends its appreciation to the Sumner County School Board candidates, Principal Brad Schreiner and Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Marjorie Lloyd of the Hendersonville Standard for their participation and support of our recent School Board Candidate Forum, held on Thursday, July 22nd.

School Board Candidates from Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 were invited to particpate.

The event was video taped. Please check back to this site for information on viewing options as voters make plans to vote in the August 5th election as well a with Community Access Channel 3 (Hendersonville) and Channel 19 (Gallatin and Sumner County) for airing times.

Note regarding the video taping: Due to technical difficulties, some candidates' closing remarks were not taped in their entirety. As a result, League leaders discussed an appropriate solution that allowed those candidates affected to retape their closing remarks. The understanding and cooperation of each candidate is appreciated regarding our effort to ensure inclusion of all candidates' remarks.

For more information on the school board, visit our Government page.

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Looking ahead to the fall, our program for 2010-2011 will focus on Community Planning and Sustainability in Hendersonville. All interested in learning more about the league are invited to join us for our annual Membership Reception, scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2010. Check back for more information regarding details, time and location.

In addition, the board has approved the establishment of four work groups centered on distinct issues. These groups will identify issues within their study area, explore options for community support and learning and prepare a minimum of one community presentation to be held during the 2010-2011 league calendar year.

Education

Environment

Tax and Fiscal Issues

Aging and Community Issues

In the coming year, league members will have the opportunity to engage in exploration, networking, learning and community presentations that will center on these topics an more.

The LWV Hendersonville's annual program for 2009-10 featured monthly presentations on topics and speakers addressing all issues related to the impact of the economic crisis on Sumner County and Hendersonville. Stay tuned to this website as a full calendar of events become available on the Meetings & Events page.

Also, be sure to keep up to date on our latest news.