Spring Course Schedule and Descriptions
Holding Local Government Accountable: Observer Corps 101
The League of Women Voters has been an active champion of openness in government throughout its history. As our country faces threats to the fabric of our democracy, we prepare to fight back at the grassroots level. Join us to learn how to build an Observer Corps in your community.
Through an Observer Corps program, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of New Jersey's Sunshine Laws
- Ensure their local government entities are following basic transparency and accountability procedures
- Observe and report on local government activity
- Build relationships with local government officials
- And more!
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Zoom
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Preparing for the Census
This training will focus on the road to the 2030 Census and provide updates on recent federal changes affecting census implementation, including key challenges and opportunities ahead. Participants will also gain an overview of the redistricting process, learn about ongoing reform efforts, and explore the work the League is helping to lead to advance a fair, transparent, and community-centered redistricting process.
The session will include educational materials and concrete opportunities to get involved, ensuring participants understand how to plug in locally and statewide, and how to encourage local and state governments to fulfill their responsibilities for a fair and accurate census count.
Date: Wednesday, April 29th
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Zoom
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Deep Canvassing 101: The Power of Deep, Meaningful Human Conversations
Join us for a training about the incredible power of deep canvassing. We will share raw data on its efficacy, dispel preconceived notions about the method, and discuss how we can utilize deep canvassing to increase voter turnout in the upcoming midterm elections.
This is a nonpartisan voter outreach training.
Date: Wednesday, May 6th
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Zoom
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