Letter to the Editor:

On August 26, 1920, 90 memorable years ago, the constitutional 19th amendment granting women the right to vote was passed. That same year the League of Women Voters was founded by suffragette Carrie Chapman Catt "to finish the fight". In recognition of these historic events, the League of Women Voters of Litchfield County (LWVLC) is planning to celebrate Women's Equality Day throughout this election year by sponsoring impartial debates and other civic affairs to promote public participation in the greater Litchfield area. As President of the LWVLC, I invite you to share these events with the League.

Women's Equality Day is a celebration of a fundamental part of our democratic process-the right to vote and the opportunity to channel that power into real, lasting change beginning at the grassroots level.

Over the past forty-one years, the LWVLC has worked to safeguard democracy through expanded civic engagement. Among its accomplishments League points to its voter registration drives, its history of presenting impartial candidate debates, conducting surveys on town issues including affordable housing and recreational facilities, its part in the creation of Litchfield's recycling center, and publication of its comprehensive studies of The Use of Public Buildings, A Town Charter, Water and, currently a two year study of the cable industry, the role of the Cable Advisory Board, state and federal regulators and the level of community access.

For information or to become a member of the League contact us at  lwvoflc@gmail.com.

Very truly yours,
Patricia Donovan
President, League of Women Voters, Litchfield County

The League of Women Voters,
a nonpartisan political organization
of men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through
education and advocacy.