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March-April 2015 Okaloosa Voter now on-line!
Early Voting for the 2015 municipal elections has begun! Residents of Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill and Shalimar are invited to check out the candidates for local municipal office in the 2015 Okaloosa Municipal E-Voter. Laurel Hill City Council Candidate Forum: 6:00 pm, Monday, March 2nd, Laurel Hill First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (3972 Second Ave).
Women's History Month: Female veterans, their guests and the public are invited to a buffet lunch and panel discussion featuring several local female veterans, who will provide their perspectives on transitioning to a civilian career after separating from the military. The event will be held in the Bob Gates Welcome Center Conference Room, Bob Hope Village, 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar. Email for more information or to RSVP.
What are the alternatives to incarceration for youthful offenders? Find out on Saturday, 14 March, from 10:00 am to noon, at Woodlawn Baptist Church (824 North Ferdon Blvd, Crestview). Join us for a panel discussion featuring experts from the Juvenile Justice System. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Okaloosa County SoE presents Candidate University: Learn about the process of running for public office at this free, three-hour course on 22 April. Morning and evening sessions are available. Get details here, or contact Bridget Richard Krebs (689-5600) to register NLT 15 April.
Action & Advocacy	Voter Info
LWVF Capitol Impact Days: Hear from legislative leaders in the Cabinet room of the Florida Capitol; lobby legislators in person; attend members-only formal luncheons, dinners; and exciting fundraising galas with Florida leaders. Register now! 2015 Convention: Members from across Florida will convene to learn about the League’s issues and help shape LWVF’s 2015-2017 Program. Register today.	Is on-line voter registration secure? One Florida legislator says “yes.” Read the position paper of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections and decide for yourself.
	New to Florida? Find your state and federal representatives. New to Okaloosa County? Use this Guide to Elected Officials or ask the Supervisor of Elections.
Redistricting case on the fast track: The Florida Supreme Court took jurisdiction of the Fair Districts appeal from the First District Court. Oral argument will be held on 4 March 2015. Read more.	Overseas Voter? Find all the help you need at the overseas voter helpdesk.
BP ruled negligent! Federal judge says BP was “reckless” and bears most of the responsibility for the nation’s worst offshore oil spill. Read all about it.	Florida Handbook: The Florida Handbook is the leading guide to state government and its history. Download the all-new 2014 edition and view a brief history of the handbook.
LWVUS Story Bank: Tell us how you have improved your community by being a League member. Your story will help demonstrate the value of League membership in a powerful way. Submit your personal story today.
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LWVUS Publications Available: Check out the League's election materials on-line and check out the LWVUS publications store.