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SUMMARY:US Congressional District 16 Virtual Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Recent redistricting has significantly reshaped Congressional District 16\, adding southern Pinellas County\, 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. \n\n\n\nThe candidate forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the issues that matter most to US Congressional District 16 voters ahead of the upcoming election\, scheduled for November 3\, 2026.  \n\n\n\nTrevor Pettiford\, Veteran Journalist and member of the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists\, will guide the discussion. Candidates will answer questions developed by the League of Women Voters\, along with questions submitted at least one week before the forum. If you have a question you’d like considered\, please fill out the form. \n\n\n\nAll candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters follow a nonpartisan\, unbiased\, and impartial format\, in keeping with League principles. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n		Register for Zoom
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/candidate-forum-us-house-dist-16-zoom/
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SUMMARY:Committee on Membership
DESCRIPTION:Contact chair\, Amy Weintraub\, for more teleconference link or for more info.
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/committee-on-membership-8/2026-09-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
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SUMMARY:Immigration Justice Action Team Meeting - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to get plugged in to the Immigration Justice Action Team’s work!  \n\n\n\nWe meet on 4th Wednesdays. \n\n\n\n\n\n		RSVP for Zoom
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/immigration-justice-action-team-meeting-zoom/2026-09-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
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SUMMARY:Unite & Rise: Defending Democracy Action Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\n\n\nUnite & Rise 8.5\, an LWVUS-led initiative\, aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of the current Presidential administration. Launching in May 2025 and running until the 2026 midterm elections\, this initiative is part of the LWVUS Women Defend Democracy campaign. Our local team will ensure that LWVSPA is a full participant in this national LWV effort. \n\n\n\n\n\n		RSVP for Zoom
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/unite-rise-defending-democracy-action-team-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
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SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Cocktails & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the League for a very special edition of Cocktails & Conversation.Our September event is family-friendly\, hosted at Paloma House by the Parent Advocacy League. Bring the kids!  \n\n\n\nA pizza food truck will be on site and Paloma House will have snacks for sale\, along with beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic drinks.There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor space\, including play and sports equipment for kids\, making it a wonderful opportunity to mingle with League friends as well as friends you haven’t met yet. \n\n\n\n\n\n		RSVP Here
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/september-cocktails-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Paloma House\, 10787 Oak Street NE\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\, 33716\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 5-6 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://www.mobilize.us/theworkerscircle/event/968244/
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-4/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nSundays 5-6 pm \n\n\n\nPinellas County Courthouse14250 49th Street N (corner of 144 Ave N & 49th St N)Clearwater\, FL 33762 \n\n\n\nRegister:https://www.mobilize.us/theworkerscircle/event/968244/
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/vigil-for-immigrant-justice-3/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Pinellas County Courthouse\, 14450 49th Street N\, Clearwater\, Florida\, 33762\, United States
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SUMMARY:Education Committee (With LWVNPC)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/education-committee-with-lwvnpc-6/2026-09-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
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SUMMARY:A Community Conversation on the GO Bond (Virtual - live)
DESCRIPTION:In the November elections\, the City of St Petersburg will ask residents to authorize a General Obligation (GO) bond of up to $600 million to finance storm resilience improvements to stormwater\, wastewater\, and potable water infrastructure systems. \n\n\n\nLWVSPA’s Community Centered Development Action Team is hosting a community conversation on the General Obligation (GO) bond – we want your questions! \n\n\n\nJoe Hamilton of The Catalyst will moderate and speak to Claude Tankersley\, Public Works Administrator for the City of St. Petersburg. \n\n\n\nEvent details:Tuesday 9/29/267:00 PM \n\n\n\nLink to join:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88359173970?pwd=53dYzIJoZs7oI2B5UJOOfmCEYsbFLE.1 \n\n\n\nSubmit questions:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-0sr4CPoBYAmsIrojumC_GiJe7E-UxHVtZTMjLw1QXvgSgg/viewform \n\n\n\nThe proposed ballot language is: \n\n\n\nShall the City finance storm resilience improvements\, including but not limited to\, floodwater protection\, stormwater pump stations\, drainage infrastructure\, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities\, drinking water distribution and supply facilities\, by issuing general obligation bonds in one or more series\, not exceeding $600\,000\,000\, bearing interest not exceeding maximum legal rates\, maturing not more than 30 years from each issuance date\, pledging the City’s full faith\, credit\, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power?     Yes – For Bonds     No – Against Bonds \n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HmHBrR6vB/
URL:https://lwvspa.org/event/a-community-conversation-on-the-go-bond-virtual-live/
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