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2008 National Convention of the League of Women
Voters of the United States
A thousand people — including delegates,
members, volunteers, and guests — crowded
the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Portland,
Oregon, for the 48th National Convention of the
LWVUS from June 14 -17, 2008.
Brief Report on LWVUS Convention 2008
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NEW!
LWVIL POSITION ON 2009 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Note: The ballot question of whether a Constitutional
Convention should be called will be voted upon at the
November 4, 2008, General Election.
The League of Women Voters of Illinois opposes holding
a constitutional convention at this time. We believe
the present constitution is serving the citizens of
Illinois and may be changed using the amendatory process
where necessary.
A constitutional convention opens the entire constitution
to revision with the risk of losing many of the important
gains achieved in 1970. It is estimated that the convention
would cost at least $78 million, and this money could
be put to better use at a time when state resources
are limited.
The serious lack of preparation and public information
by Illinois government officials on a constitutional
convention means that there is insufficient time to
educate the public adequately on the complexities of
the issues. |