“Reclaiming our democracy: What citizens can do” will be the topic at the annual meeting of the Kent County League of Women Voters on Tuesday, April 14, at the fellowship hall of Emanuel Episcopal Church, on Cross Street near High in Chestertown.
Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, executive director of Common Cause Maryland, will address the issue in light of what many see as threats to a functioning democracy – judicial removal of limits on individual and corporate campaign contributions, declines in voting, efforts to suppress voter participation, and the growing influence of extremist groups. Her talk will begin at 12:45 p.m., and free seating will be provided for those coming only to hear the address.
Members of the league and others are also welcome to attend a luncheon that will precede the address, the meal starting at noon. For reservations to the lunch, which costs $25, please call 410-810-1883 and leave a message no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.
Ms. Bevan-Dangel joined Common Cause Maryland in January, 2013. She is responsible for implementing the organization’s policy campaigns and building its capacity. The director came to Common Cause with a background in advocacy at the state and local levels, having worked for 1000 Friends of Maryland, Patuxent Riverkeeper, and Environment Maryland on a variety of land use and clean water reforms.
She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland School of Law.
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