The League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund today issued a report entitled “Off to A Good Start.” The report summarizes interviews with 22 county boards of elections by local Leagues across Ohio to monitor compliance with the terms of the LWVO et al. vs. Brunner Lawsuit Settlement Agreement. The agreement ended four years of litigation begun in 2005 by the Ohio League against the offices of the Secretary of State and the Governor. The lawsuit asserted that Ohio’s election system was deeply flawed and had been dysfunctional for 30 years.

“The League is excited to see that the settlement agreement is helping to improve election administration in Ohio,” said Meg Flack, president of the Ohio League. “After years of litigation and a year of changes in elections operations since the settlement agreement, Ohio voters can be proud of the progress thus far and optimistic about what is to come.”

A copy of the complete report can be found on the League website at www.lwvohio.org.

We believe that . . .

• The responsibility for good government rests on the shoulders of its citizens.
• Empowering new generations of voters will shape better communities.
• Citizenship requires knowledge as well as the ability and will to act.
• Citizen participation in the democratic process builds better government.

We actively . . .

• Empower citizens to seek positive solutions to public policy issues throught education and advocacy.
• Mentor new civic leaders.
• Educate the public on new voting equipment and changes in election law.
• Provide nonpartisan Voter Guides during each election cycle.
• Work for election administration reform in Ohio.
• Conduct studies on government, social and environmental policy.
• Collaborate with coalitions to reform the system and protect our freedoms.
• Mobilize members and voters across Ohio, lobby legislators and influence change.

 The League has been recognized by the Governor's Office, The Ohio Senate and The Ohio House of Representatives for our effort to Make Democracy Work.  To see the recognitions click on the link below.

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