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Howell City Council, with Mayoral Candidate, Virtual Forum.

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Zoom invitation: https://howelllibrary.libcal.com/event/15147486 with Howell Carnegie Library providing tech support. Public can register and attend the live-streamed event. This will be recorded and shared on our social media and YouTube channel.

Brighton City Council
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

In-person forum in the council chambers at 200 N. 1st Street. The forum will be recorded and shared on our social media and YouTube Channel. Public is welcome to attend.

November 4, 2025 Election Information

2025 Livingston County Elections:

Brighton City Council: 6 Candidates for 4 Seats

Howell Mayor: 1 Candidate

Howell City Council: 6 Candidates for 3 Seats

Howell Board of Review: 3 Candidates for 2 Seats

The Official List of Candidate Filings (names/contact info) is maintained on the Livingston County web site.

2025 Ballot Proposals:

Brighton Street Millage (Headly Override)

South Lyon School Bond Proposal

Stockbridge Bond Proposal

Washtenaw Intermediate School Proposal (Career/Tech Ed)

Ballot Proposal Details are maintained on the Livingston County web site.

The League defines and declares a Constitutional Crisis

"When the executive, the legislative, or judiciary branches cannot or will not adequately protect the US Constitution, when there are explicit attempts to dismantle a functional democracy within any of the three branches, or when any level of federal government takes action to destroy democratic institutions in a manner that intentionally or purposefully jeopardizes the US Constitution.

When these events occur, the constitution is deemed at the highest serious risk and warrants full-scale action to preserve and protect democratic institutions and civil society.”

Read more about LWV’s criteria for declaring a Constitutional Crisis and the plan to respond as part of our Women Defend Democracy platform: Unite and Rise 8.5

Tell Your Elected Representatives What YOU Think.
You Can Take Action, in Only 5 Minutes!

The LWVUS & LWVMI Action Alert systems prepare emails, auto filling to your Representative addresses based on the home address you provide. Scripts that represent LWV 's position on issues are provided, but can be edited to contain your specific message. Links are provided to actual bill language and interpretation of the bill's impact.

Action Alerts for MI Legislation

LWVMI is following over 300 pieces of proposed legislation in Michigan,
weighs in on issues with the Legislature, and
emails Alerts to all members when action is appropriate:

LWVMI Advocacy in 2025

Action Alerts for Federal Legislation
are posted by LWVUS

LWVUS provides support for email and phone communication to let Congress know your position on issues of importance.

Contact Your Elected Officials

Meetings of Livingston County governmental bodies including committees, are open to the public except for discussion of property purchases or personnel matters.

Regular meetings permit time-limited comments from citizens during audience participation.

If you wish to Communicate with Public Officials,you may set up an appointment by phone, letter, or email.

Meeting Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes

are generally available via the governing body web site, along with instructions for participating virtually (Zoom) and viewing recorded meetings when available.

Livingston County Meetings
Board of Commissioners and Committees

Liv.Co. Municipality Websites
Cities, Townships and Villages

Observing Your Govt. in Action
A LWV Manual

MI Open Meeting Act Handbook

What Does The LWV do in Livingston County?

The LWV assists eligible persons to register to vote, providing information and supporting Register To Vote events.

We provide voters with non-partisan information on candidate positions and issues, and connect voters to their elected representatives.

We educate our members and the public on topics of current discussion.

LWV members observe and report on government meetings and polling locations to ensure transparency in our government.

The LWV advocates for national and state level policies which support voter rights.

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Democracy is not a spectator sport.

The League offers opportunities to learn about and be involved with issues important to our democracy, and to connect with others who may disagree politically (we need diverse perspectives) but value the democratic process.

It is important work. We could do more with your help. Learn more...

Why We Will Remain the League of WOMEN Voters:

Our name is at the heart of a mighty political experiment. It reinforces that our organization is a safe space for women to seek and exercise power, that we deeply understand the issues women face, and that we are prepared to defend our rights through advocacy, activism, and at the ballot box. By championing women voters, we aren’t diminishing the importance of individuals who identify differently; we are reinforcing that women also deserve a voice in our elections. (read more...)

We welcome ALL people aged 16 and older to join us.

Learn More About the League of Women Voters from our State and National Web Sites:

Check your voter registration.
Find your polling place.
See what's on your ballot.
Read candidate responses to community questions.