LWVSPA

Communications Committee Meeting
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The LWVSPA Communications Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Email office@lwvspa.org for the link if you’d like to get involved.

New Member Orientation
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allendale UMC, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703, United States
As one of the most active advocacy and policy education groups in Pinellas County, our League’s current issues include voter engagement, education, and protection; reproductive rights; public schools/education; the National Popular Vote; redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District; immigrant rights; expansion of Early Voting sites; and opposing mid-decade redistricting.

This Orientation is designed to orient folks who are curious about the League, as well as those who’ve been members for less than a year.

Our aim is for everyone to find what interests them and get involved expediently.

We will meet in the Chapel at Allendale UMC. Park in the Haines Road parking lot and enter through the West side of the building.

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Voter Services Voter Registration Training - LWVSPA Members Only
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Amy Keith will lead us through Voter Registration training, LWVSPA practices, and key facts needed to pass the LWVFL Quiz. LWVSPA members who are interested in Voter Services must pass this quiz to be certified to table at events. For our seasoned volunteers, LWVFL is not requiring everyone to retake the quiz, but join us anyway to share your experience!

Training takes 60-70 minutes plus Q&A.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – LWVSPA members only.

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6th Judicial Circuit Candidate Forum - Zoom
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual – Zoom
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The Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association (TBTLA) is excited to announce our upcoming Judicial Candidate Forums, featuring judicial candidates in the Tampa Bay area. The events are being co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, the League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County, the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area, the League of Women Voters of Polk County, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Trial & Litigation Section.

Please join us on June 18th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom to hear candidates for the 6th judicial circuit. After brief opening remarks from our sponsors at each event, the judicial candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their candidacy and field questions from the audience. A moderator from TBTLA will guide the discussion. Since the events will take place via Zoom, we just ask that if you are able, to keep your camera on during the event so that the candidates can see the participants. We look forward to seeing you on June 18th!

Participating Candidates:

6th Circuit/Group 39: Elizabeth “Liz” Constantine

6th Circuit/Group 44: Oxalis Garcia; Elizabeth “Liz” Jack

6th Circuit/Pinellas County: Nick Fiorentino; Zachariah Wade

Candidate Forum: US House Dist 16 Democrats - Zoom
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Recent redistricting has significantly reshaped Congressional District 16, adding the southern tip of St. Petersburg, all of Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee Counties, and part of Sarasota County. The League has been working diligently to reach voters in these newly added areas to ensure that all voters have access to reliable, nonpartisan information.

Democrat candidates for US House D-16 will answer questions developed by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County, along with questions submitted at least one week before the forum. If you have a question you’d like considered, please send it, as well as which candidate forum the question is for, to info@lwvmanatee.org.

[The candidate forum for Republican candidates for US House D-16 will be Thursday, July 9 at 4pm. More info here.]

City of St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Forum (RSVP Required)
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SPC Gibbs Campus Music Center (MC), 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710, United States
Candidates for Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg will appear at a candidate forum on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The forum will take place at the SPC Gibbs Campus Music Center, located at 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg FL 33710. Parking is free. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.

Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and co-sponsored by Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists, SPC’s Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement, CONA St. Pete (Council of Neighborhood Associations), Interfaith Tampa Bay and the Pinellas County Urban League.

Due to expected attendance, registration is required and will be limited to 230 attendees.

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The candidate forum will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the St. Petersburg community ahead of the election scheduled for August 18, 2026. Voters are invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

Dr. Tara Newsom, SPC faculty and Director of the Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement, will introduce the candidates, and Trevor Pettiford, Veteran Journalist and member of the TBABJ, will guide the discussion.

All candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters follow a nonpartisan, unbiased, and impartial format, in keeping with League principles.

The forum is free and open to the public. The forum will be recorded by the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and the accredited Press. No other recordings will be allowed.

View the livestream here:

For more information, please email office@lwvspa.org.

Vigil for Immigrant Justice
2026-06-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Pinellas County Courthouse, 14450 49th Street N, Clearwater, Florida, 33762, United States
The Pinellas/Hillsborough Interfaith Coalition, LWVSPA, and our allies host a peaceful Freedom Vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors, siblings, and friends. These vigils shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. We pray for family reunification and justice for all immigrants. Together, we affirm that justice, compassion, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status.

Details:

Sundays 5-6 pm

Pinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater, FL 33762

Register:https://www.mobilize.us/theworkerscircle/event/968244/

District 2 St. Petersburg City Council Candidate Forum
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Paloma House in the Social Lounge, 10787 Oak St. NE., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716, United States
Candidates for District 2 St. Petersburg City Council will appear at a candidate forum on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area and co-sponsored by CONA St. Pete (Council of Neighborhood Associations) will take place at the Paloma House in the Social Lounge, located at10787 Oak St. NE., St. Petersburg, FL 33716. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Parking is free. No registration required.

The candidate forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to the St. Petersburg community ahead of the upcoming election, which is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Voters are invited to submit questions both in advance of the forum and during the event. Submit questions ahead of time here.

Volunteers from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area will guide the discussion.

All candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters follow a nonpartisan, unbiased, and impartial format, in keeping with League principles.

The forum is free and open to the public. The event will be recorded by the League. Other than registered Press, no other recordings will be allowed.

For more information, please email office@lwvspa.org.

Committee on Membership
2026-06-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 UTC
Contact chair, Amy Weintraub, for more teleconference link or for more info.

Immigration Justice Action Team Meeting - Zoom
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Join us on Zoom to get plugged in to the Immigration Justice Action Team’s work!

We meet on 4th Wednesdays.

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Voter Education - Zoom
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Hey #ArtistsWhoVote and others! On Wed, June 24 at 7 pm join us on Zoom to get ready to Vote! Join reps from the League of Women Voters — Tanya Landry (Upper Pinellas) and Heidi Davis (St. Pete) for an overview of the types of activities each League is doing in their communities to encourage voting!!

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**Vote411 – how to use it and what info is available.**Your Vote is Your Voice: Who do you want representing your community? **Who will bring resources, improve the quality of life at the local, state, and national level? Get the facts and cast your vote.**Re-Request a mail ballot. Florida voters that vote by mail must re-request a mail ballot after every general election – reach out to www.votepinellas.gov or by calling 727-464-VOTE (8683) or VOTE411.org**Check your ID and make sure documents are valid and not expired.**Make a Voting Plan.**Know before you go: Check the dates and locations for Early Voting**Know your polling place if you plan to vote in person. **Visit www.votepinellas.gov or VOTE411.org**Overview of what races are on the August ballot (and preview of November)**Redistricting and the Election Integrity Act**Vote by Mail- how to get your ballot, when to expect it, when to return it by.**Show up for yourself and your community: VOTE!!Register and join us for an informative, educational hour on June 24 from the comfort of YOUR OWN HOME!!

Tour the Geothermal Energy System at the Pinellas County Emergency Management Complex
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Pinellas County Emergency Management, 10750 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, Florida, 33778, United States
Seeing this hardened, 100% “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure in person is one of the best ways to understand the resilience benefits this innovative technology can offer our community. Geothermal energy also saves money, conserves water and lowers utility costs for homes and businesses.

Join us for a special educational outing and guided tour of the Pinellas County Public Safety Complex to explore one of the region’s most resilient geothermal energy systems.

The League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area is partnering with the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club and Egg Geo to host this follow-up educational event focused on geothermal infrastructure, energy resilience, and public safety preparedness.

Participants will tour the facility’s hardened, 100% “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure and learn how geothermal systems can support community resilience during major storm events and power disruptions.

This outing offers a unique opportunity to see geothermal technology operating in a real-world public facility and to better understand how sustainable energy systems can strengthen critical infrastructure throughout Pinellas County and beyond.

What You’ll Learn:

How geothermal heating and cooling systems work

Why “all-inside” geothermal infrastructure improves storm resilience

Energy efficiency and long-term operational benefits including water conservation

Applications for public buildings and emergency operations facilities

Opportunities for expanding geothermal use in St. Petersburg

We will also meet Jay Egg, author, expert speaker and St. Petersburg resident who designed and built this innovative system

Space may be limited. To reserve a spot for this educational energy outing and tour, please RSVP to hold your place. We look forward to seeing you there.

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This event is co-sponsored by the LWVSPA Community Centered Development Action Team and the Suncoast Sierra Club.

Pinellas County School Board Candidate Forum
2026-06-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SPC Seminole Campus Digitorium, 9200 113th St. N, Seminole, Florida, 33772, United States
SPC Seminole Campus Digitorium, 9200 113th St. N., Seminole, FL 33772.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Parking is free. No registration required. Hosted by the Pinellas County Council of PTAs in partnership with the Education Committee of LWVNPC / LWVSPA.

Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Monthly LWVNPC/LWVSPA Education Committee Meeting via Zoom. For an invitation or to attend, contact lwvnpc.info@gmail.com to receive an agenda. Open to all current LWV members only. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89251474786?pwd=[REDACTED]

National Popular Vote Committee
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Usually the first Tuesday of each month, 5-6 pm.

July and August 2026 are the first Wednesday, then we return to our regular schedule.

Join us as we talk strategy. First timers are welcome and all levels of experience are encouraged to join.

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Community Centered Development Team Meeting
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Smart development centers people and planet at the heart of city planning, managing growth sustainably and equitably to put the public good over narrow individual benefits for any one stakeholder group, geographic area or private business interest or sector. It’s a great way to strengthen democracy and public participation between election days where it affects us most – our own backyards.

With such a broad topic in a rapidly changing coastal city facing the pressures of climate change, shifting demographics and economic development, it’s an exciting time to get involved, show some love to the place you live, and be a part of shaping its future.

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Candidate Forum: US House Dist 16 Republicans - Zoom
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Recent redistricting has significantly reshaped Congressional District 16, adding the southern tip of St. Petersburg, all of Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee Counties, and part of Sarasota County. The League has been working diligently to reach voters in these newly added areas to ensure that all voters have access to reliable, nonpartisan information.

Republican candidates for US House D-16 will answer questions developed by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County, along with questions submitted at least one week before the forum. If you have a question you’d like considered, please send it, as well as which candidate forum the question is for, to info@lwvmanatee.org.

[The candidate forum for Democrat candidates for US House D-16 will be Thursday, June 18 at 4pm. More info here.]

Reproductive Rights Action Team Meeting: Self-Managed Abortion Info Session
2026-07-13 17:30 - 18:45 (America/New_York)
Hosted by Progress Florida and the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area.

This replaces the Repro Rights meeting that was scheduled for 7/6.

More and more folks across the U.S. are learning about self-managed abortion and pills by mail. This info session is intended for advocates interested in understanding publicly available information on the practice of self-managed abortion, and resources for people seeking information on all abortion options.

Facilitators will also discuss the best communications practices to follow.

Please note that nothing in this session should be construed as legal or medical advice.

Your sign up information is collected only for security purposes and will not be shared. Questions? Email Cheyenne@progressflorida.org

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Voter Services Committee
2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Join with the Voter Services Leadership Team to hear about our Voter Guide, Candidate Forums, Voter Registration, & Election and Voter Protection.

Join Via Zoom

July Cocktails & Conversation
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Study Wine & Bourbon Tasting Lounge, 3100 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33713, United States
Join the League for Cocktails & Conversation, and invite a guest or two.

These happy hours are the perfect time to relax with (or without!) a drink and enjoy some great company.

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Board Meeting
2026-07-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
If any LWVSPA member wishes to address the board, they should email the president at president@lwvspa.org to get on the agenda and to receive meeting info (such as location or Zoom login).

Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
2026-07-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Monthly LWVNPC/LWVSPA Education Committee Meeting via Zoom. For an invitation or to attend, contact lwvnpc.info@gmail.com to receive an agenda. Open to all current LWV members only.
