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Hot Topic- Legislative Update 2022
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Hot Topic-PBC Tax Update
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June 2022 Hot Topic- The Importance of Public Defenders on the Supreme Court
Zoom FL, United StatesWhen: Jun 15, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: June Hot Topic The Importance of Public Defenders on the Supreme Court Sharing the criminal defense perspective will be Carey Haughwout, Public Defender in Palm Beach County since 2001. A board-certified criminal trial lawyer, she established and chaired the Re-entry Task Force for the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission which established services for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism. Link to Register in Advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xctuIeI0R1a768WtP3ss9g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County: The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right
August Hot Topic- Citizens United
Zoom FL, United StatesJohn Martin, a Legal Fellow in the Brennan Center for Justice’s Elections & Government Program, will discuss the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision that opened the floodgates for a wave of big money to influence elections. One of the most egregious consequences of this decision has been the growth of dark money, where donors go undisclosed. Link to Register in Advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9SIIUEVrRHqBFA21iXCMPA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
September Hot Topic- Education
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesOctober Hot Topic- Election Information
Mounts Botanical Garden 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL, United StatesNovember Hot Topic- Strengthening Medicaid & Medicare
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesPlease join us as Scott Darius tells us about the latest developments around Medicaid and the campaign for Medicaid expansion, as well as, recent changes to Medicare and campaigns to improve the oral health benefit. Scott Darius is the Executive Director of Florida Voices for Health. Scott graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in May of 2013. He also completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida with a major in political science in 2010. As a law student, he focused on health policy, insurance law and social justice issues. He began his career in health advocacy in 2012 when he joined Florida CHAIN where he eventually helped to coordinate the statewide campaign for Medicaid expansion. Scott has always had a passion for healthcare issues and hopes to be engaged in the process until quality affordable healthcare is truly available for everyone.
January Hot Topic- State of the County
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesRegistration is closed. Verdenia, a certified government financial manager, began her service in 1987 as a budget analyst and was chosen as the next Palm Beach County Administrator in 2015. Palm Beach County is Florida’s third largest county and is one of four Florida counties and one of 50 counties nationally achieving the AAA bond rating, critical for financial stability. Verdenia led initiatives such as the Mandatory Inclusionary Workforce Housing Program and the Community Land Trust, re-implemented the small/minority/women business enterprise program in 2019, and the recently created Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Verdenia holds a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science Degree in Rehabilitative Services, both from Florida State University. Most recently, Verdenia was one of 15 awarded Women Who Move the Nation by COMTO, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials in Washington D.C.; received the Joseph C. Bova Award from The Palm Beach
Hot Topic- Dress for Success: The Road to Resilience
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesRegistration is closed. Joe Ann Fletcher Executive Director, Dress for Success Palm Beaches Bringing over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit management, Joe Ann Fletcher is the Executive Director of Dress for Success Palm Beaches. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Staff Development and has completed all but her dissertation in her doctoral studies in Adult Education and Human Resource Development at Florida International University (FIU). Joe Ann has served on numerous nonprofit boards and in several C-level positions such as CEO of Saint Laurence Chapel Day Shelter, COO of HGH Education Foundation and as the Shelter Director for Women in Distress and Lippman Youth Center. Joe Ann enjoys volunteering in her spare time and has served two consecutive terms as president of her local AKA Sorority Alumni Chapter and recently served two consecutive terms as President of the North Broward County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated:
July Hot Topic- Rank Choice Voting
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Join us to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a non-partisan electoral reform that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. Supporters say RCV encourages voters to focus on issues and reduces negative campaigning and polarization. The electoral system is used worldwide and by 13 million U.S. voters.
Guest Speaker: Vilia Johnson grew up in Tampa and currently serves as VP and a Board member of LWV Sarasota. She is also a Director with Rank My Vote Florida and is team leader for the RMVFL Speaker’s Bureau.