[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Mississippi, Inc.

League of Women Voters of the Jackson Area, Inc.

Priorities.  Upcoming Events.  Recent Events.  LWVJA Officers.  LWVJA Bylaws.  Contact the LWVJA.

2008 primary election hotline

The Jackson League, comprised of the Jackson metro area and the counties of Hinds, Madison, and Rankin, has a long history of engagement and advocacy. The Jackson League meets to listen to speakers from the community, to study local issues, to develop policy positions, to advocate for League positions, and to conduct voter service projects. Check out our Calendar for upcoming meetings and events.

To keep up with the latest news and updates check out The Jackson Voter here.

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Priorities

This year, the LWVJA will focus on responsible financial planning, public transit systems, and the Lefleur Lakes proposals. Come learn with us and get engaged in civic improvement!

Learn more about our priorities and positions.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 19th - Hot Topics Brunch

We will hold another presentation and discussion on our National Study on the Role of the Federal Government in Education. We will reach consensus on the questions related to the nationally-developed Common Core Standards. Members are encouraged to bring a brunch item to share...and to bring a friend!

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Recent Events

  • Saturday, Sept 10th - Membership Brunch and Meeting
  • Saturday, Oct 1st - Hot Topics Brunch: Funding & Equity in Education

  • Watch Bringing History to Life, a dramatization performed at the 2010 Annual Meeting: Part 1 and Part 2
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LWVJA Officers

President: Barbara Powell
Vice President for Administration: Fran Leber
Vice President for Programs: Gene Everitt
Vice President for Voter Service: Judy Lacy & Harriet Tanzman
Secretary: Keri Friedley
Treasurer: Margaret Wodetzki
Membership Director: Minta Uzodina
The Voter Editor: Janet Crawford
Director for National Items: Carolyn Townes
Public Relations Director: Krista Buckhalter
Phone Tree Director: Dary Shenefelt
Nominating Committee: Marcia Weaver
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LWVJA Bylaws

The LWVJA Bylaws were updated at the April 2011 meeting. You may review the most recent edition of our Bylaws here.
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Contact

LWV of the Jackson Area
P.O. Box 68214
Jackson, MS 39286-8214

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