Highland Park, IL (September 14, 2012) The League of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues affecting local citizens by hosting a series of public debates between candidates who are running for crucially important local, state and national offices. Scheduled to begin at 1:30PM on Sunday, October 14th, these debates will offer ample Q & A time with all candidates. Debates are free to the public and free parking will be available.
“We don't endorse candidates and we aren't affiliated with any political party,” explains Barb Lippai, president of The League of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood. “These free, public debates give area residents the opportunity to see candidates from both parties up close and personal, and have their questions answered to their satisfaction. It’s a powerful and vitally important moment for voters and for the community as a whole.”
Without the direct connections facilitated by public debates, many timely questions may never be raised publically, and people would not be adequately informed about the experience and intentions of the candidates regarding key decisions that will impact all of our lives.
Candidates for the following offices will participate in a series of open debates: 10th Congressional District, 29th State Senate, 58th State Representative, Lake County District 11, Lake County District 13, and Lake County District 21
The Debates are co-sponsored by The Leagues of Women Voters of Highland Park/Highwood, Deerfield, and Lake Forest/Lake Bluff.
>> Warm Up For The Debates by visiting lwvhp.org after October 5th and clicking on ELECTIONS > VOTER’S GUIDE to meet the key Republican and Democratic parties’ candidates and learn their answers to key questions on the issues.
About The League of Women Voters of Highland Park:
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.
· Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.
· Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.
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