What's New

League of Women Voters^®
of the Charleston Area

Find out what's new to our website, including upcoming events and new resources.

Of specific interest are the following new items:

The BCD Council of Governments is now soliciting input for their regional long-range transportation plan. League members are invited to take their survey online: CHATS Survey. You may also attend their public meeting on the Transportation Plan, which will be held Thursday, November 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at West Ashley High School.

The national League has partnered with Census 2010 in an effort to make sure every citizen is counted. The census results affect states in important ways, including determining how much federal funding they will receive.

Don't forget to put the LWVCA's holiday party on your calendar! December 13th, 4-6, at the home of LWVCA member Claire Robinson. More details will follow on our calendar.

A new service of interest to LWVCA members has been launched in the Tri-county area: Trident Rideshare . Residents of Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston can register online for this carpool-matching service.

NEW! Sign up to receive emails on LWVCA volunteer opportunities, forums, and events!

The LWVCA has begun a new study entitled "Drug Laws and Policies in South Carolina." The Study Proposal is as follows: Determine how the US drug prohibition policy affects drug use and drug-related crime in South Carolina; the resulting monetary costs and collateral damage; and what alternatives may be more effective. Read more about our new Drug Law Study and find out how you can volunteer to help with research or give your input.

We welcome Niki Ross as the new Observer Corps director! We are looking for volunteers for our Observer Corps. Attending public meetings on behalf of the League is 90% of the task, so if that sounds up your alley, let us know!

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: November 16, 2009 17:51 PST.