COLORADO SPRINGS – The League of Women Voters is celebrating 103 years of helping voters user their voice through elections, and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR) is honoring local community leaders making a difference this Sunday, February 4th with a Love the League event.
Ten honorees chosen by League members will be honored at the Antlers Hotel and via zoom February 19th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Honorees include: Dr. Detra Duncan, Dr. Regina Lewis, Mary Lou Makepeace, Ann Oatman-Gardner, Dr. Theresa Newsom, Gillian Rossi, Mollie Williams, Brigadier General Kristin E. Goodwin, and Patricia Yeager. Tickets are still available at www.lwvppr.org.
The LWVPPR is also holding its second video contest for individuals aged 16-23 living in El Paso and Teller County. This year’s top winners can win $1,000. The topic of the contest is “Why should Gen Z Vote in local elections?” Submissions are to be 30-60 seconds long and will be accepted until March 6th. To register, visit lwvppr.org/genzvote.
In March, the LWVPPR will host several candidate forums featuring those vying for city council seats and the mayor position. This year’s election takes place April 4th.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan grassroots organization, working at the national state and local levels.
