The League of Women Voters and Historic Ballot Measures in St. Lawrence County

CANTON -- Join Kathy Stein from the local chapter of the League of Women Voters for a brown bag presentation on the history of voters’ rights in New York State on Sept. 26 from 12-1 p.m. at the SLCCHC, 3 E. Main St. There is an important equal rights measure on the NY ballot this fall, Proposal 1, which would amend the NYS constitution to provide more legal protections for historically underrepresented populations. Kathy Stein will provide background on other historic ballot measures and the importance of local voting rights amendments. After the presentation, time will be set aside for discussion and Q&A.

Kathleen Stein is President of the LWV of St. Lawrence County. She is also the Convener of the LWV NYS Rural Caucus and a member of the State Local Leagues Support Committee. She has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Michigan, and a MA in Art History from Johns Hopkins. She lives in Canton, NY, and recently retired from being an adjunct instructor at St. Lawrence University.

Attend in person, or contact Carlene Bermann at carlene@slcha.org to receive the Zoom link. The cost of attendance is a $5 suggested donation, members are free. Pre-registration is required. Call (315) 386-8133, e-mail carlene@slcha.org, or register online.