The League of Women Voters of Lee County invites members and the public and to free in-person virtual educational events.

Additional information on the upcoming events is available on the website calendar lwvlee.org.

The league is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

The league’s principles and policy positions support responsible government that is transparent, effective, and efficient. The league supports governing that provides leadership and coordination to solve economic and social issues and assures needed services to all citizens. This includes funding for programs that prevent or reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life and the well being of individuals.

The educational events include:

• Saturday, Dec. 2, Early Childhood Education in Lee County. The speaker will be Melanie Stefanowicz, Ed.D., chief executive officer, Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida and a member of the Early Childhood Education Department of the School District of Lee County.

• Saturday, Jan. 6, National Popular Vote. Enacting the national popular vote in enough states to replace the “winner-take-all” system would ensure that the voices of Floridians are just as important as the votes of every other American in all future Presidential elections.