Making Democracy Work : Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. By providing non-partisan observations and reporting of the voting process in addition to meetings of election commissions, the League promotes public confidence in the integrity of elections and supports procedures that increase transparency in government.

 

 


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    Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 05:30 PM · 2 rsvps

    LWV Nashville hosts Civic Soiree

    We cordially invite you to the League of Women Voters of Nashville’s 1st Annual Civic Soirée honoring Women’s History Month on March 14, 2026. Register here.

    Join fellow advocates and supporters for food and drinks, live music, inspiring speakers, and a silent auction, all in support of our nonpartisan mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

    Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM

    LWV Oak Ridge "Lunch with the League" hosts: Randy Hemann, Manager of City of Oak Ridge

    Randy Hemann has been City Manager of Oak Ridge since Nov 2023. Previously, Mr. Hemann was Town Manager of Mooresville for 4 years. During his time there, he helped the community grow and invest in services including a new police headquarters, fire station, a park, library branch, and the largest skatepark in the southeast.

    Hemann helped construct a $36 million baseball stadium that spurred downtown growth in High Point, NC, where he was Assistant Manager for four years. He also helped streamline the building inspections process and increased community code enforcement.

    He served as City Manager in Oxford, North Carolina for two years following a 27-year career in the field of downtown development in Salisbury, Kinston and Benson, North Carolina.

    Did you ever want to know about the City of Oak Ridge and its latest initiatives and projects?  What about its financial stability; its existing and upcoming problems and issues; its future focus; the nuclear renaissance. Have lunch with us, bring a friend, and ask lots of questions.

    The League meets in the Social Room of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Lunches may be purchased for a nominal fee beginning at 11:30 a.m. (eastern time) or attendees may bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. The presentation by the speaker begins at 12:00 noon, followed by a question and answer session. Guests are welcome to attend these interesting and informative events.


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