Stay up-to-date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events July 8 | Noon | KBI Forensic Science Center **NOTE: The July 8 date is one week later than usual** 2001 SW Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 Summer “Field Trip” for Tuesday Topics – Signup required by June 30th as limited spaces are available. Tour includes some stairs,… Read more »
Posts By: Kristin Hammer
Observer Reports: July 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 14 meetings in May and June! Topics covered include affordable housing, Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a proposed ordinance to update anti-discrimination policies as… Read more »
President’s Perspective: July 2025
Greetings! Understanding our history helps us to make better informed decisions and to avoid the mistakes made. Exclusion in any form is wrong. That is one reason why our Brown vs. Board site visit was so powerful!! Rain could not keep us away from a truly eye opening and timely educational experience as we took… Read more »
LWVTSC, Voter Services Needs You!
The following is a message from the Voter Services Chair, Vicki Buening, regarding Summer 2025 member opportunities. “Democracy is not a Spectator Sport!” This statement is what embodies the work of the League of Women Voters. It’s also a team sport. Good afternoon from Vicki Buening, your voter services chair. Voter Services has been busy this… Read more »
The Voter: May 2025 Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter, The VOTER, provides information on League programs and events, and updates on our advocacy efforts, among other topics. Lissa Staley, Communications Chair Articles for the Voter are due the Friday after the monthly Board of Director’s meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month. Calendar of Events Tuesday Topics May… Read more »
Observer Reports: May 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 8 meetings over the past month! Topics our local boards and officials discussed in those meetings include: A schedule change for County Commission Meetings… Read more »
May 2025 Tuesday Topics: Kansas Reflector Staff
Join us each month for Tuesday Topics! League members, friends, and guests enjoy an engaging and interactive presentation, along with League updates and actionable items to help you put your new knowledge to work. View the Tuesday Topics calendar here. On Tuesday, May 6, the staff of the Kansas Reflector held a lively Q&A session…. Read more »
President’s Perspective: June 2025
Greetings! What a great Tuesday Topics session held in May by members of the Kansas Reflector staff. We had 101 people joining us, including visitors, members and zoom attendees. A variety of topics in the format of questions and answers were addressed. Many thanks to our Tuesday Topics team! For the month of June, we… Read more »
President’s Perspective: May 2025
Greetings! I am very excited to serve as your President for the next two years and I thank you for the opportunity to do so. With that being said, I apologize in advance for the length of this initial letter. However, I want to share with you the wide array of advocacy, activism, and social… Read more »
Observer Reports: April 2025
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and Elvera Johnson for attending 11 meetings over the past month! Topics our local boards and officials discussed in those meetings include: Road construction detours The Stormont Vail Events… Read more »
Connect with LWV Topeka & Shawnee County
Empower voters. Defend democracy. That’s what we do. YOU can help by joining us and volunteering or donating to support our work. We’re grateful to you and your contributions that help us reach voters.
Election Information
- Visit ksvotes.org to register to vote, change your information or check your registration
- See Full Election Calendar — Primary and General from the Shawnee County Election Office
- Check Vote411 — Use our online voters’ guide to see the races and issues on your ballot. Compare candidates side-by-side and read their views on the important issues in their own words
The VOTER
We publish monthly newsletters summarizing our local activities.