League of Women Voters of Jefferson County

League of Women Voters of Jefferson County The League of Women Voters exists to Defend Democracy and Empower Voters! A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization since 1952 in Jefferson County.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates for office at any level of government or political parties. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. Membership is open to individuals who are 16 years or older. Welcome t

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08/14/2026

Happy birthday to Janet Yellen, a trailblazing economist whose career is defined by historic firsts.

Yellen was the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve and the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. She is also the first person in American history to have led the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

This September, we will celebrate another milestone as Yellen is inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026.

Learn more about our 2026 Induction Class at womenofthehall.org/induction-2026/

08/14/2026
08/14/2026

🎉 Be Part of the Hometown Fest Team! 🎉

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's Hometown Fest the best one yet! From welcoming guests and supporting activities to helping with setup and cleanup, there's a role for everyone.

✨ Make new friends
✨ Support your community
✨ Have a blast while giving back
✨ Help create memories with your neighbors

The truth is simple: Volunteers don't just help at Hometown Fest, they make Hometown Fest.

Sign up here: https://airtable.com/apppdGYlmcfrVFL88/shrXlAlxrPphiNwAj

08/14/2026

Happy Birthday, Leonora Barry!

Leonora Barry, born August 13th 1849, was an Irish-American labour investigator and activist. Born in County Cork, Ireland, she emigrated with her family as a child. After being widowed and left with a young family to support, Barry worked as a seamstress and in a hosiery mill, and it was this experience with bad conditions and poor pay which inspired her to join the Knights of Labor.

She was a key figure in the organization’s establishment of a Women’s Department of Work, where she collected data from cities across the United States and lobbied to help women in the unskilled industrial workforce. As the first woman paid to be a labor investigator, her research increased awareness about the harsh work environments faced by women and children.

Her work led to the first factory inspection act in Pennsylvania in 1889. Barry continued her social advocacy work after resigning from the Knights, championing temperance and women’s suffrage.

To learn more about women's history, go to the National Women's History Alliance at https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org !

Picture Credits: The Catholic University of America

08/14/2026

No matter what issues you care about most, they’re on the ballot! To make sure you’re making your voice heard in every election, head to VOTE411.org to find out about dates and deadlines and make a plan to vote. Remember: this is your chance to tell politicians whether things are working, or if you want change!

08/13/2026

movements grow when those steps lead us to one another: door by door, conversation by conversation, with courage and care.

08/13/2026

The decisions closest to home matter: schools, roads, housing, parks, public safety, voting rules, and more.

Local and state elections shape the places where we live every day. Something to keep in mind when the November ballot arrives.

08/13/2026
08/13/2026

We’re looking for volunteer recorders for Colorado Citizen Observers.

With 100+ public meetings happening in Larimer County each month, we need more community members paying attention.

- No special background needed
- Just curiosity and a few hours a month
- Attend meetings in person or online
- Record what you see
- Editors are also needed to help prepare reports

Learn more and sign up: https://coloradocitizenobservers.substack.com/
Questions? Email [email protected]

Sign up and help support transparent local government.

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