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Information for action

Now, perhaps as never before, we need reliable information on how to express our concerns to our elected representatives.

Ellen Wilson, treasurer of the LOW Democrats, has obtained two documents that will be helpful to our members. One is contact information for all our representatives in Washington and Richmond. The other contains links to a variety of organizations who are working to oppose the damaging and dangerous agenda of the current administration.

The documents can be found at the links below. Print them out and put them to work!

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Supporting the Women’s March

LOW Democrats supported the Women’s March on Washington Jan. 21 by marching with the Blue Action Network in Fredericksburg and Charlottesville Gathers in Charlottesville, joining thousands of others in sending a message to the Trump administration that they will not tolerate any threat to human rights. (Photos by Mary Berger)

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New officers for 2017

The steering committee of the LOW Democratic Club for 2017 includes Shirley Pfile, chair; Pat Drake, secretary; Ellen Wilson, treasurer; Norma Lanier and Jan Moore, community projects; Chris Carr, historian, special events and holidays and sunshine; Mary Berger and Ada Withrow, membership; Jim Donovan and Lalli Omar, programs; and Kerry Sipe publicity.
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Meetings

Zukowski outlines LOW board priorities

Jennifer Zukowski

Jennifer Zukowski, secretary of the board of directors for the Lake of the Woods Association, visited the LOW Democratic Club’s meeting Jan. 19 to present an overview of the board’s priorities for 2917.

She also answered members’ questions about various projects pending before the board, including the new Sweetbriar swimming pool and a proposed new dog park.

Ms. Zukowski distributed copies of the board’s ten priorities for the year, adopted on Oct. 1, 2016. They include:

  1. Implementation of the Lakes Management Improvement Plan, which includes construction of the Keatons Run Water Quality retrofit, design of the Flat Run Forebay, beginning design on the 14th Fairway Fund and implementing Aquatic Invasive Species prevention education and advocacy plans.
  2. Construction of the Sweetbriar Pool by May 2017.
  3. Review plans, examine site issues, explore covered pool, and explore more affordable options for the Clubhouse Pool/Fitness Center/ Outdoor Recreation Complex.
  4. Implement the choice of electronic voting by 2017 board election.
  5. Upgrade the functionality, user friendliness, and content of LOWA.ORG Develop and implement a plan to improve LOWA communication with all groups by ocusing on appropriate media outlets.
  6. Approve plans to celebrate LOWA’s 50th anniversary.
  7. Complete and review of the LOWA Vision and Mission statements.
  8. Identify options for location, configuration and operation of a new dog park.
  9. Explore possible new income streams which could include sale of LOWA properties.
  10. Develop and implement a plan to improve teen activities.
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Two constitutional amendments are on the ballot

Voters know that the Nov. 8 ballot will contain the names of candidate for president, vice president and member of commerce, but the two proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution are less well understood.

The “Right to Work Ballot Amendment” would mean that an employee in Virginia would have a constitutional right to work for an employer without being a member of a union.

The “Tax  Relief Ballot Amendment” would give local jurisdictions the power to exempt the surviving spouse of any law-enforcement officer, firefighter, search and rescue personnel or emergency medical services personnel who is killed in the line of duty.

Complete explanation of the proposals and the pros and cons of each is available from the League of Women voters by following this link.