League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting
The League of Women Voters issued a strong statement in response to a recent federal executive order on mail voting, warning that it could restrict access to the ballot and represents a significant overreach into state-run election systems. The League raised concerns about provisions that could lead to eligible voters being wrongly removed from voter rolls and emphasized that such actions threaten the integrity and accessibility of our elections.
The League reaffirmed its commitment to defending voting rights and ensuring that every eligible voter can participate freely and fairly—and made clear it will continue to challenge policies that put those rights at risk.
👉 Read the full statement: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-responds-executive-order-mail-voting |
Help Prep for Women’s Equality Day
stuff envelopes for our annual event
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
5:30pm - 8:00pm
ReMax Alliance Office
4703-A Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins
The Women's Equality Day Planning Team needs some helping hands to address/stuff/stamp a mailing. Respond to Pat Burger (pathburger@gmail.com) if you can help. Stop in for any amount of time you have available! | | |  | | Kindred Spirits
happy hour for like-minded folx
Monday, April 27th, 2026
4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Backyard Tap
323 N. Railroad Ave
Loveland
Come enjoy a beverage, snack and spirit-strengthening community with fellow Leaguers and Kindred Spirits at the Backyard Tap in Loveland.
If the weather cooperates, this establishment has a lovely outdoor seating area and they believe "time together in a fun, carefree environment is fuel for the soul."
Cheers to that sentiment! Join us! |  |
Screening of "The Librarians”
American’s war on books is more than a war on words
Wednesday, April 22th, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Devereaux Room above the Rialto Theatre
Loveland
Celebrate National Library Week with a powerful and timely documentary presented by the Loveland Public Library. The Librarians follows library workers across the country as they navigate book challenges and defend the freedom to read—highlighting the essential role libraries play in supporting informed, engaged communities.
A panel featuring one of the librarians in the film will follow the showing.
👉 Learn more here: https://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events/-npage-2-2457
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| Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Larimer County
Monday May 18th, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fort Collins Senior Center
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Larimer County will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Registration is now open on the League calendar (click here to register).
The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a light dinner. The business meeting will follow. A final agenda and documentation will be sent to all League members in May.
Please register for this members-only event. We need a quorum to adopt a Program, elect Board members, and transact other business. | | |
Update on Universal Healthcare in Colorado and the Colorado School of Public Health Study
learn more about our state’s progress towards UHC
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
In concert with allied organizations the League of Women Voters of Colorado pushed through SB25-045 last year which commissioned a major study of a statewide UHC (Universal Healthcare) system by the CSPH (Colorado School of Public Health).
Join Colorado experts on Universal Health Care (UHC) to hear the progress of the study. The effort of building a movement to educate voters is starting, and every supporter of UHC can play a role in making UHC a reality in 2028! | Election Judge Applications Are Open! 🗳️
Larimer County is now accepting applications for Election Judges for the 2026 Primary Election. Election Judges play a vital role in ensuring smooth and secure elections, assisting voters at vote centers, healthcare facilities, and jails, as well as processing ballots through verification, tabulation, and other key steps. Some judges also help transport ballots and materials safely between locations.
| | | Positions begin at various times, with some starting as early as May and all requiring availability on Election Day—Tuesday, June 30, 2026—which typically involves a full 14-hour shift. Pay starts at $17.42 per hour. Approximately 250 judges will be hired for the Primary, and those who apply will be considered for the General Election as well, without needing to reapply. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early and watch their email (including spam folders) for assignment updates.
Click here to apply!
| | Call For Silent Auction Items!
Help us build an exciting auction lineup!
The Women's Equality Day Celebration will include a Silent Auction - virtual and on site at event. Teams, individuals or groups of Leaguers are asked to think of an "experience" based donation. Examples are:
- stays in vacation property
- gift certificates to restaurants
- brewery tours/gift cards
- sport team ticket package
- cooking for 2 or 4
- ice cream/cookie shop gift cards
Use the attached form for any donation pledges. Please email Julie Stackhouse at stackjl@mac.com by May 1st! Let Julie know if you have any questions! | | | | Welcome to our New Members!
We welcomed 11 new members to the Larimer chapter last month.
- Elizabeth Belleau
- Caroline Brennan
- Dee Columbini
- Lori Cullor
- Maria Eisemann
- Patti Johnson
- Kathie Kunz
- Deanna Ludwin
- Paula Mann
- Carolyn Martin
- Vicki McCargar
| | In Memoriam - Nancy Clegern
With great sadness we note the passing of Nancy Clegern, an Honorary Member of the League. For 57 years she was a member of our Larimer County League!
She died on February 17, 2026 in Fort Collins at the age of 92. Her stories of her early League years in New Orleans advocating for the League positions in a southern society inspired us as she recounted them at the annual Honorary Member luncheons. Her obituary is here.
A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins on April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
| | |  | Women Who Made Waves
Throughout history, women have challenged the status quo, expanded rights, and strengthened our democracy. This feature honors those who made lasting contributions—and inspire us to continue the work.
In honor of Fair Housing Month, we are featuring Lee Porter (1926-2025), the “Mother of Fair Housing".
After experiencing housing discrimination herself, Lee Porter dedicated her life to ensuring others wouldn’t face the same barriers. Her leadership helped build the modern fair housing movement, expand protections nationwide, and create programs that still support communities today.
From founding leadership at the National Fair Housing Alliance to decades of advocacy, her impact continues to open doors for families across the country.
As we reflect this month, we recommit to the work she helped lead:
🏠 Equal housing
⚖️ Equal opportunity
❤️ Equal dignity
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