Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County!
Calendar of Events
Tuesday | March 3 at 12pm | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Tuesday Topics Speaker: Carol Morgan with the Topeka Audubon Society. View more information.
Thursday | March 12 at 9am | 707 SE Quincy St.
Support Shawnee County Solar at the regular meeting of the Shawnee County Board of Commissioners
Friday | March 13 at 11am | Anton Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Book Club: Stolen Pride by Arlie Russell Hochschild. View more information.
For dates of upcoming Voter Education, Voter Registration, Board Meetings, and more, please view the events calendar on our website.
Presidents Perspective
Greetings and Merry March,
This month, I have extended my message to include critical updates on current legislation that would impact our local elections. Please take the time to review the list of bills, and contact your legislators.
I am also excited to share several trainings, events, and programs being offered by the LWV and other community partners right here in Topeka. Don’t miss information about the Topeka Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Chili and Cinnamon Roll Cook Off on February 28!
Local Observer Reports
Observer Reports have a new look! Check out this month’s report for a streamlined overview of eight city and county meetings. Topics covered include solar installations, election security, and the selection of a new City Council member to represent District 8. Big month for local government news!
LWV observers keep you informed about what is happening in local government. The Local Observer Corps volunteers attend city, county and school board meetings and take notes.
Observer Reports will be posted on our website to help get our members this useful and actionable information in a more timely manner.
Shawnee County Solar Update
We did it!!!
When league members show up our community wins. The Shawnee County Planning Commission approved a large-scale solar installation ordinance with increased acreage of 1000 acres. Battery storage included. This is not all we asked for but it is a major improvement over the original proposal.
But, we have to show up again to assure the ordinance is approved by the Shawnee County Board of Commissioners. The proposed date is Thurs. March 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. at 707 SE Quincy St., Topeka, KS.
More information to come.
Thank you,
LWVTSC Climate Committee
Read more Climate Committee Updates.
Have you renewed your league membership for 2026?
Renewing has never been easier, just follow this link to the Join/Renew section of our website. Everything you need to know is there.
Become a Member Today | LWVTSC
If you’re not sure its time for you to renew, send me an email and I’ll check for you: allanpqz@gmail.com
-Allan Foster, Membership Chair
Tuesday Topics is March 3
Join us at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library for our monthly civic education presentation. For March, we will hear from Carol Morgan, President of the Topeka Audubon Society. The presentation is on Tuesday, March 3, from 12pm to 1pm. View all the event details, including how to join by Zoom, on the library’s website.
February Recap:
Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Carol Beier gave a thorough review of the history of judicial selection in Kansas, and what the proposed constitutional amendment on our August ballot could mean for the future of the judiciary in Kansas. Her nonpartisan, educational presentation is part of our mission to provide opportunities for Topeka and Shawnee County voters to make informed decisions at the ballot box!
There were 59 people in attendance, including 45 members, 8 visitors, and 6 Zoom attendees.
Join the LWVTSC Book Club
The LWVTSC book club meets at 11 am on the second Friday of every month. We’re currently meeting in the Anton Room on the 2nd floor of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Lunch in the Millennium Café following the discussion is optional. Anyone is welcome. Contact Carole Jordan for more information.
Upcoming titles:
March 13 – Stolen Pride, by Arlie Russell Hochschild
April 10 – Maus, by Art Spiegelman
May 8 – We the People, by Jill Lepore
Special note: The LWV book club has read some wonderful books, but the February selection, Poverty, By America, by Matthew Desmond was outstanding. We recommend it to all League members.
LWV Board Updates
- The LWVTSC Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, during the Tuesday Topics time slot at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
- The Climate Committee will award its first annual LWCTSC Climate Award this spring.
- We have scholarships available for students interested in joining the LWV. Contact us for more information
Unite and Rise 8.5: A LWVUS Initiative to Defend Democracy
Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration. Launching in May 2025 and running until the 2026 midterm elections, this initiative is part of our Women Defend Democracy campaign.
Unite and Rise 8.5 will fight for our democracy on multiple fronts, from the courts to the streets. More actions will be outlined in the future, but there are several actions along with more information at https://www.lwv.org/uniteandrise.
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