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Voting Machine Information – eSlate

In 2003, Kane County put together a team to explore new alternatives to punch card voting. A request for proposal was issued and submitted to many vendors. After the bids were received and reviewed, the Kane County Board determined that eSlate™, provided by Hart Intercivic was the best choice for Kane County. This decision was based on overall cost, security, ease of use by the voter, and compliance with Federal and State law. eSlate™ has been proven secure, accurate, and durable. It is easy to use and accessible to all voters as well as cost and time efficient. Please select the following link for [...]

By |2012-01-01T09:20:08-06:00January 1st, 2012|

NOVEMBER Issue of The VOTER

In this issue: President’s Corner Celebrate with us Upcoming Events LWVEA Mental Health Committee Alert National League Privatization Study LWVIL lawsuit dismissed last week Illinois’ Budget Crisis, then & now National League Stands Up For Voting Rights Holiday Gifts A Report from Afghanistan Did you know? Political Yet Nonpartisan Related articles LWVEA Mental Health Committee Alert (lwvelginarea.org)

By |2011-11-28T13:45:13-06:00November 28th, 2011|

LWVEA Mental Health Committee Alert

There has been a recent amendment to the Community Mental Health Act (405 ILCS 20) to authorize counties with no local mental health authorities to form mental health advisory committees comprised of community stakeholders. The mental health advisory committee is charged with identifying and assessing current mental health services, monitoring the expansion or contraction of those services, and, if necessary, recommending any additional services. As federal and state health/Medicaid reform must […]

By |2011-11-11T13:29:42-06:00November 11th, 2011|

Consensus Meeting about the Role of the Federal Government in Education

On Saturday, October 22, the Elgin and Central Kane County Leagues will meet to discuss issues regarding common core standards, assessment, funding, and equity and will reach consensus about their positions. Before we meet, please educate yourself on the topic(s). The committee has done a great deal of research, hosted experts and tried to organize the materials to make it easy for you. After you've reviewed the materials, join us on Saturday, October 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. 2nd Street, Geneva. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 am - 1 pm. Resources for Study about the Role [...]

By |2011-10-20T09:06:50-05:00October 20th, 2011|
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