Posts By: Kristin Hammer

Be Aware of Email Scams

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Dear LWVTSC Members, Due to several known scam attempts targeting LWV members across the country, we encourage you to learn more about the risks and how to protect yourself from email scams.  Members are receiving emails that appear to be from trusted League leaders. The messages sometimes request money – in the form of gift… Read more »

The Voter: December 2025 Newsletter

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Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | December 2 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics Speaker: Topeka City Manager Monday | December 8 | 11am | Zoom The Climate Committee will hear from Johnson County Planning Dept. Assistant Director… Read more »

President’s Perspective: December 2025

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Dr. Glenda Overstreet Vaughn

Greetings! If you thought the Topeka and Shawnee County library primarily offers books, no doubt you were totally surprised by the Executive Director, Marie Pyko’s, Tuesday Topics presentation! From converting VHS tapes to digital devices and arranging for personal delivery of your library goods, we found out about an array of free services available to… Read more »

The Voter: November 2025 Newsletter

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Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | November 4 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics Speaker: Marie Pyko, CEO of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Friday | Nov 14 | 11am | Anton Room 202, Topeka and… Read more »

Observer Reports: November 2025 Newsletter

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Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson, Vicki Arnett, and Paul Post for attending meetings and submitting reports this past month! Topics covered by our local leaders include voter registration, plans for a new/redeveloped RV and cabin rental… Read more »

Voter Services Update: November 2025 Newsletter

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By Vicki Buening, Chair It’s time to pull out the “Your Vote Matters”  yard signs lurking in your basement or garage.  This is a final step in helping turnout the vote on Nov. 4.  Our positive message helps remind people there is an election and reinforces our constant message that voting matters.  I’m so grateful… Read more »

President’s Perspective: November 2025

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Dr. Glenda Overstreet Vaughn

Greetings!  If you have been wondering what the latest news is on the Grocery Oasis of Central Topeka, the speaker at October’s Tuesday Topics did not disappoint.  The wheels are definitely in motion and Topekans can’t wait to see the reality of a centrally located grocery again.  Warm thanks extended to Nadia Arbelo, Executive Director,… Read more »

Say “No” to New Maps

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By the time my fellow Leaguers read this we may have more clarity on whether the Kansas Legislature will meet in Special Session to further gerrymander our congressional districts.  What we know today, October 17, is that Kansas legislative majority leaders are pushing members to sign a petition calling for a Special Session to draw… Read more »

The Voter: October 2025 Newsletter

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Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Monday | Sept 29 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Marvin 101 at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Local Topeka Election Candidate Meet and Greet  – Chat with candidates on your ballot!  Meet the candidates for Topeka Mayor and City Council districts 1, 3, 5,… Read more »