LWV Detroit joins All Voting Is Local for a Spirit of Democracy event at the Spirit of Detroit Plaza (2 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226) on September 29, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. We will celebrate the people who make our democracy strong and work to make sure the voices of the people are heard at the ballot box. This event is free and open to the public. LWV Detroit will host a voter registration table.
Speakers will share the importance of voting, safe elections, and the need for the public’s involvement as poll workers, challengers, or observers.
Among the speakers will be Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council President; Ron Bieber from the AFLCIO: Brenda Lawrence, U.S. Congresswoman, 14th District; Janice Winfrey, Detroit Elections Clerk; Reverend Wenall Anthony; and others.
LWV Detroit is a co-sponsor, along with Common Cause, ACLU, Voting Access for All, Detroit Action, League of Conservation Voters (LCV), and others.