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Date: 2/16/2026
Subject: This Week In Greater Tucson - February 9, 2026
From: League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson



Empowering voters and defending democracy in Southern Arizona since 1941.

 
February 16, 2026

The next TWGT will be Monday, February 23, 2026.  
To access some of the links in this email, members must first log onto the
lwvtucson.org website.

 If you have content you wish for us to share email twgt@lwvtucson.com .
The deadline for submitting information is noon Friday before the Monday publication. 


LWVGT Office 
is closed Today
Monday, February 16
for Presidents Day

TWGT Z NEWS & U

Thank you to the following members for donating to cover our office rent for February, 2026:
Days:
February 15, 2026 - Laura B.
February 15, 17, 18, 2026 - Ana N.
Weeks:
February 1 - 7, 2026 - Betsy B.
February 8 - 14, 2026   - Laura M.
 
January through June, 1 day per month on Board meeting day, Members of the LWVGT Board of Directors
 
WE THANK THEM!
There are still months, weeks and days available to help us reach our $10,000 goal. 
To help "Pay the Rent", click here: Pay the Rent

Legislative Lobby day


The League of Women Voters of Arizona is calling all members
to help with VOTE411,
the League’s trusted, nonpartisan digital voter guide.

Join us as we gear up for the 2026 elections! We’re seeking volunteers to help:
(You decide how much time you can spend on a project or task)
  • write candidate questions
  • update each office's position description
  • analyze state ballot measures
  • promote VOTE411 through media and outreach
  • speak at community events
  • support other essential tasks that ensure our content is complete and accurate.
Please fill out this brief interest survey by the end of February.
Links to the survey, the volunteer opportunities, and the VOTE411 schedule are available on our LWVGT website.
After you sign in, scroll down to see this member-only information.
 
Tjoin our local VOTE411 Committee, contact vote411@lwvtucson.com. 

TWGT Call for Awards Nominations

We need your help to identify members who have made significant contributions to the League!

The LWVGT Award Committee is seeking nominations for Leaguer of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award to honor at our 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday April 25th. Recipients of these awards are chosen by consensus of the committee based on your nominations.

  • The Leaguer of the Year award is given annually to a League member who, during the year, stood out among LWVGT volunteers for outstanding meaningful contribution to the work of the League.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Awardis a very prestigious award that is not given on a yearly basis.We are looking for nominations of members with significant tenure, and have made substantial ongoing contributions to the work and mission of the League of Women Voters throughout their membership.

If you know of anyone fitting these descriptions, please email their name and why you chose them to awards@lwvtucson.com by

Monday, February 23rd



LWVGT Issues & Eggs Postcard_2026
It's that time again!
 
Registration is now open
for the 13th annual Issues & Eggs Breakfast Forum, Friday March 6, 2026
Issues & Eggs is our primary fundraiser for LWVGT.
We invite anyone interested in our mission to join us.
 


TWGT Z VOLUNTEER

 

LWVGT is an all volunteer organization.  

Join us as we work together to strengthen our democracy! 



Upcoming One-Time Volunteer Opportunities:
Visit our one-time Volunteering Opportunities page to check the complete list and to sign up. 
Members must first log in to the  lwvtucson.org website for this link to work.
For more information about one of the opportunities, click the three dots to the right of the event.
For more information about all of the events, click 'Expand All' at the upper left.
 
  • Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Evo A DeConcini Courthouse (2 sessions each)

    • Friday, April 10: 10 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
    • Friday, May 8: 10 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
    • Friday, June 12: 10 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

  • Tucson Festival of Books, University of AZ Campus
            Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15

  • DESK VOLUNTEER NEEDED
    1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    If interested, contact Linda L. at  <lwvtucsondesktop@gmail.com>

TWGT Z THIS WEEK
All events are visible on our LWVGT calendar.

Environmental Issues
Meeting
Tuesday, February 17 
1 PM
Zoom

Office Hours with Betsy and Linda

  Thursday, February 19 
5 PM
  
For LWVGT members-if you have questions, thoughts or concerns about your LWVGT membership, please feel free to drop in on our weekly Zoom Office Hours. Betsy and Linda will be on hand to answer your questions every Thursday from 5-6 PM. 

TWGT Z AHEAD

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The Following Events Are Happening
The 4th Week of February, 2026
All events are visible on our LWVGT Calendar 
 

TWGT Z LWVAZ

 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT LEADER!  

LWVAZ PRESIDENT-ELECT

 

Do you want to help shape the future of the League across Arizona?

This is your opportunity to step into a statewide leadership role!

 
Application Deadline is March 1, 2026


TWGT Z ELECTIONS
Look Here First For Your Election Information
VOTE411 is a website of the League of Women Voters for users to find current information about upcoming elections based on their voting address, including candidate statements and descriptions of ballot measures.

TWGT Z BD OF DIR

How to Contact Your LWVGT Board

Do you have a thought, concern, or questions you would like to convey to the LWVGT Board?  If so, please complete the LWVGT Feedback form to submit your communication to the LWVGT Board.

View Past LWVGT Board Meetings
All LWVGT Board meetings are recorded on YouTube and are available for viewing within a few days of the meeting. These YouTube recordings may be found by logging onto the https://lwvtucson.org/ website as a member; click the Members tab; select Video Library 2025; select YouTube recording of the meeting you wish to view.

TWGT Z STAY CON

Phone:

520-327-7652

Email:

president@lwvtucson.com

Website:

www.lwvtucson.org