League of Women Voters
of Lexington, KY

A voice for citizens, a force for change

February Dinner and Democracy

The topic of the February Dinner and Democracy meeting is "What's happening in Frankfort? The 2010 General Assembly". Senator Alice Forgy Kerr (R) who represents the 12th Senatorial District and Representative Kelly Flood (D) who represents the 75th House District. Below are the details. League members and the public are encouraged to attend and join in the discussion.

Dinner and Democracy

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington

6pm Chili Supper

6:30-7:30pm Program and discussion

Cost: $10

Reservations required, please call 859-494-3203.

Essay Contest Winners Announced

The League of Women Voters of Lexington recently announced the winners of the 2009 essay contest. High school students in Fayette County were asked to submit essays on the question: What proposals would you make for improving or replacing the Electoral College system for electing the President and Vice-President of the United States?"

Alex Gardner, a Henry Clay High School senior, was awarded $250 for first place and his teacher, Keen Babbage, received an award of $100. Second place went to Leanndra Padgett, a senior at Lexington Christian Academy with $150. Her teacher, Aaron Merz, received $50. The third place prize of $100 went to Max Ain, a Paul Lawrence Dunbar junior. His teacher, Angela Bullock, also recevied $50.  

The League sponsers this contest to engage students in thinking about the democractic process with the hope that they will become full participants.