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Local Program Priorities

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area has three program priorities for the 2017-18 year. Committees have been established to focus on public education, transportation and water.

Education

The forum held June 12, “The Future of Public Education in Texas,” was the first product of the public education committee, led by Jean Aratingi and Marian Edson.

A crisis in funding public education in Texas became a critical issue when the 82^nd Legislature in 2011 cut $54 billion from public education funding. Part of it was restored in 2013 and 2015, but previous levels have not been restored to keep up with the growing population and programs to meet special needs of many school-age children.

Education is vital to maintaining democracy. Funding of public schools and the source of funding are issues that need improvement to provide the opportunity for a quality and equitable education for all school-age children in the community for the future of our democracy.

Transportation

A suggested emphasis on transportation in the city/county/area is the second priority issue that the League will be concentrating on. Traffic gridlock, lack of light rail or other mass transit options, ongoing housing development, street repairs, etc., are all issues that were discussed in the recent city election, and we plan on holding a panel discussion in the fall..

The Transportation chair is Elaine Talarski.

Water

The third priority issue that the League will be working on is water. In spring of next year the program committee will look at the current situation regarding water issues in San Antonio. Water management and water quality are, and have been for a very long time, a real concern for San Antonio League members, who are knowledgeable and well-versed on the subject. We have worked with other Leagues in our area, including Comal Area, Hays County and Victoria, on conferences dealing with water issues, and they were very well attended. It’s time we revisited the subject.

The Water chairs are Evelyn Bonavita and Annalisa Peace.

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Committee members are needed. Those interested should email league@lwvsa.org.

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San Antonio Area

Address: 106 Auditorium Cir, Ste 120

San Antonio, Texas, TX 78205

Email: league@lwvsa.org

Phone: (210) 657-2206

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