League of Women Voters Candidate Forum – 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Eden Valley Event Center
The Minnesota Legislature voted YES on Sept. 8, 1919, to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
But, as distinguished Minnesota Suffragist, Clara Ueland said that day, “Today is the commencement rather than the end of our work.”
The League of Women Voters was born, with Ms. Ueland as its first President to help carry out the new work of empowering voters and defending democracy, with women now at the table – and in the voting booth. More than a hundred years later, LWV Minnesota continues to thrive as a non-profit, nonpartisan organization, promoting good government and civic engagement throughout Minnesota.
On Oct. 2, 2022, the LWV will bring to the voters of Eden Valley a Candidates Forum. This will be a chance to see and hear those competing for election to the Eden Valley City Council. All candidates have been invited, and the voters will be able to see and hear them talk about their ideas and plans if elected on Nov. 8, 2022.
There will be an opportunity for voters to submit written questions to the candidates, and the experienced LWV moderator will ensure that each candidate is given equal time for their responses and statements during the meeting. The meeting will begin and end with a brief statement from each of the candidates.