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AS A MEMBER,
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our ACTION Teams raise awareness of issues on the local level and work to influence change. JOIN A TEAM!

The LWVSRQ relies on our members, who have all levels of time, education and skills. We don’t all think alike, nor do we all support the same political party. However, we are united by our belief that democracy thrives when citizens are informed, educated and engaged.


VOTER SERVICES
What We’re Known For!


Our Voter Services Committee assists with Voter Registration and educates voters about upcoming elections. We’re always looking for volunteers to …

• Get certified and register voters
• Hand Out bilingual flyers at food banks
• Address postcards to “Returning Citizens”

Contact: voterregistration@lwvsrq.org

Current Volunteer Opportunities


ACTION TEAMS

Where the Rubber Meets the Road!
Our ACTION Teams raise awareness of issues on the local level and work to influence change.
Join A Team!


Healthcare


We are “petition warriors”! We got Amendment 4 on the ballot! Despite the fact that Amendment 4 received 57% of the votes cast, it didn’t meet the 60% required to pass. However, we are continuing to work with our coalition partners to protect the right to access affordable, high-quality reproductive health care. Learn More... 
  • Join the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board Observer Corps.

  • Organize informational forums to educate voters on issues affecting healthcare and reproductive rights in Sarasota County.

  • Write letters to the editor or op/ed articles.

  • Get petitions signed to put Medicaid Expansion on the 2026 ballot
Contact: Villia Johnson
vilia@lwvsrq.org

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Natural Resources

For four years in a row, Sarasota citizens have designated population growth and new development as their top concern. For many of us, quality of life is synonymous with preservation of our natural resources.
  • Organize forums and speakers to educate voters on issues affecting our local ecosystems and quality of life.
  • Write letters to the editor or op/ed articles.
  • Petition to get the “The Right to Clean Water Amendment” on the 2026 ballot.
Contact: Joyce Fitzpatrick
joyfitz@verizon.net


Election Reform


Year after year this is the League’s top legislative priority. Between gerrymandering, our antiquated Electoral College and Florida’s closed primary system, many voters believe, justifiably, that their vote doesn’t count. This team needs a leader!

Contact: Villia Johnson
vilia@lwvsrq.org


Education


Public education is under attack in Florida! Our team works to support our schools and teachers so that EVERY student thrives.
  • Join our School Board Observer Corps. Read Report Cards Here.
  • Learn about education-focused legislation.
  • Write letters to the editor or op/ed articles.
  • Judge entries for our YVOTE contest.
  • Develop programs which focus on education.
Contact: Jill Lewis-Spector, PhD
education@lwvsrq.org


Gun Violence
Prevention


The LWVFL and our chapter have designated this as one of our top legislative priorities. Year after year the League lobbies for more sensible gun laws and works with like minded organizations to find a solution. This team needs a leader!

Contact: Villia Johnson
vilia@lwvsrq.org


COMMITTEES



Communications


Share your editorial, journalistic, artistic or technological skills!
  • Maintain our website.
  • Create graphic designs.
  • Write press releases.
  • Post events on our website calendar.
  • Work on the “Sarasota Voter,” our monthly newsletter.
Contact: Nancy Morrison
comms@lwvsrq.org

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Events


Are you an event planner? We need you!
  • Plan and organize in-person and virtual forums, panels and meetings.
  • Enlist speakers and find suitable venues.
  • Work with Communications to publicize and post events.
Contact: Elena Vizvary
events@lwvsrq.org


Annual Budget


Work with our treasurer to propose our annual budgets.

Contact: Marilyn Lucht
treasurer@lwvsrq.org


Young Adult Engagement


The future of our democracy depends on our youth. The League of Women Voters is committed to engaging young and future voters.
  • Encourage and assist young adults to register to vote at local colleges and job fairs.
  • Create social media messaging geared to younger voters.
Contact: Bonnie Granatir
bonnie@granatir.com


Membership


  • Welcome, orient, and engage new members.
  • Develop strategies for retaining and growing membership.
  • Maintain our membership database
Contact: Rhonda Peters
membership@lwvsrq.org

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson



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League of Women Voters of Sarasota County
PO Box 18884
Sarasota, Florida 34276-1884