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Get a quick lesson on mid-decade redistricting from our Oct. 4 presentation on what it is, why it's happening and what we can do to prevent it

In 2010, over 60% of Florida voters agreed to add Fair District Principles to the Florida Constitution for redistricting purposes. Instead, the Legislature continues with gerrymandering when developing district maps. Learn the history and the League’s fight for Fair Districts!

What can youd do?

Here are suggested social media posts:
https://lwvbroward.org/docs.ashx?id=1620116

You can email legislators serving on the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting:
https://lwvbroward.org/docs.ashx?id=1620117

Say NO to Mid-Decade Redistricting

Letter to Editor published in Sun Sentinel on Sept. 17

The Florida Legislature is pursuing efforts to redraw congressional district maps outside the regular redistricting cycle, following the example of Texas, where President Trump urged Republicans to help him secure five more safe GOP seats there.

This stampede into mid-cycle redistricting is more about power than fairness. I urge my fellow Broward residents to closely follow this issue as it will impact our votes in upcoming elections.

Redistricting is done once a decade to reflect population changes in the last census. The 2021-2022 redistricting cycle conducted constitutionally mandated reapportionment. Preparation has long been underway for the 2030 census.

Rushing it, or doing it in secret, breaks trust with voters and undermines fair representation. It’s a clearly partisan attack to dilute voting power. It’s an unprecedented waste of time, especially when the Legislature should concentrate on affordable housing, property insurance, environmental resiliency and other issues.

Voters — not politicians — should decide who represents us. Redrawing maps for political gain is dangerous, silences our voices and weakens our democracy. Fair maps should be created in ways that are transparent and community-driven. When elected officials rewrite the rules, the public loses. I urge readers to speak up.

With gratitude,

Ally and Suzette

Opposing Mid-Decade Redistricting is a major League priority

The results show that 55% percent of Floridians reject mid-decade redistricting. This is across political affiliations:

Florida Republican voters show 45% oppose and only 36% support,
NPA voters show 60% oppose and only 14% support, and
Democratic voters show 62% oppose and only 25% support.

This is consistent with the national findings, which see 51% of Republicans, 70% of Democrats, and 60% of independents opposing mid-decade redistricting. Read the full report at this LINK.

Just Say NO!

Mid-cycle redistricting is not a fait accompli! Let's work together to show our state legislature that Floridians do not want rigged districts! Our League will host a day of action regarding Mid-Decade Redistricting on Saturday, October 4th. We have a number of activities for members to choose from, including some you can do from home.

We urge ALL members to participate in at least one activity! These include an educational forum on redistricting, postcards and emails to Florida legislators, posts to your social media accounts (we'll provide the graphics and text) and signing up to attend the Broward County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing.

Register for activities NOW

New leaders graduate from League program

The second group of League members to participate in the Margaret McGrath Leadership Program graduated on Sept. 27. The closing session marked the culmination of a
transformative journey in civic engagement, program management, and League
leadership.

The members of this group are Dana Bee, Beth Solomon, Karen Strangwayes, Janet Kowal, Denise McFall, Julie Long and Natalia Ramirez.

The group meets from January through June with five Saturday sessions and also attends the League annual meeting and participates in its annual review of the League's program, which identifies the League's action issues and positions.

Following the final session, graduates gathered at Burton’s Grill for a celebratory lunch,
where they received certificates and shared reflections. Maria Paul, a member of the first leadership class who helped plan the second year's program described the event this way: "The atmosphere was joyful and affirming—recognizing the cohort’s commitment to public service and their readiness to lead with purpose."

At the final session, members of the class agreed their favorite part was the opportunity to meet and talk with a variety of Broward County elected officials who are asked to attend sessions and offer insights into how government in Broward County works.

Speakers included Hollywood City Commissioner Idelma Quintana, Broward County Commissioner and former State Senator and Representative Nan Rich, Tamarac Mayor Michelle Gomez and Clay Miller, legislative aid and communications director for Broward County Mayor Beam Furr. At the final graduation session, Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott spoke and then joined the group for lunch.

A key element of the program is the opportunity for members to meet and form friendships with other League members. To facilitate this, the program is designed to include lunch in the Saturday sessions for informal discussion.

The program's first two years were funded by donations made in the memory of Margaret McGrath, a League member who passed away as she was becoming a League leader. The 2026 program will be funded from a $2000 grant from the Skirt Foundation of Wilton Manors. There is no cost to participation in the program.

Want to join our 2026 class?

The program is designed so the class that graduates plans the next year's program, starting with recruiting candidates for the class.

Are you interested in joining the 2026 leadership class? Send an email to Beth Solomon bethsolomonbakal@gmail.com and Natalia Ramirez nr935@mynsu.nova.edu introducing yourself.

Members of League leadership class (above) and Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott addressing group in its final session. (below)

"Homelessness and the Lack of Affordable Housing" workshop attracts full house

The Affordable Housing Committee hosted a workshop Sept. 6 on “Crisis: Homelessness and the Lack of Affordable Housing in South Florida" that was attended by more than 75 people. The event was co-hosted by the Coalition to End Homelessness.

The presentation on homelessness and affordable housing included extensive information about the intertwined issues.

League member Monica Elliott assists a speaker at the affordable housing workshop. Agustina Sklar, in the background, led the effort to organize the workshop. Contact her at agustina.sklar@gmail.com for more information.

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When you join the League of Women Voters Broward County, you're showing up for democracy with a community that shares your values.

How our education fund helps the League do its work

In 2025, the Education Fund began a new program to make mini-grants to support League projects led by the action teams. The following grants were made on July 22, 2025:

$500 to the Social Media team to boost and promote the major activities of the League to reach the community beyond League members.

$500 to the Gun Violence Prevention team to print rack cards and educational materials in three languages for displays in child care centers where we are encouraging families to take and use our free gun locks.

$500 to the Education team to hold a community workshop Aug. 23 with the Girls Scouts of Southeast Florida on the State of Florida Girl, an 80-page report the Scouts produced.

$350 to the Affordable Housing team to support the community workshop Sept. 6 with the Coalition to End Homelessness on the affordable housing crisis.

When you donate to the Education Fund of the League of Women Voters, you are supporting grass roots efforts like these, designed to educate our community about issues.

Issues like affordable housing, our children's welfare and gun violence are all decided at the ballot box, and our voters need information to make wise choices.

Support the League's education work. DONATE NOW

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