League of Women Voters of Montgomery County VA

League of Women Voters of Montgomery County VA Non-partisan organization that promotes informed and active participation in government

Attention: The Montgomery County, VA Sheriff Candidates Town Hall will be held this Friday, June 5, 2026, 6-8pm at the M...
06/03/2026

Attention: The Montgomery County, VA Sheriff Candidates Town Hall will be held this Friday, June 5, 2026, 6-8pm at the Montgomery County Government Center Main Board Room, 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

From Cardinal News: "All five candidates — three Democrats and two Republicans — will participate in the public event and speak on topics varying from public safety, deescalation training and accountability.

The current sheriff, Robert Page, filled the role in April after former Sheriff Hank Partin, a Republican, announced his retirement in March. Page and former county sheriff’s office Lt. Tim Shepherd are running as Republicans. The Democrats are retired county sheriff’s office Capt. Ed Herling, Christiansburg police Lt. Tim Brown and former county sheriff’s office Lt. Greg Warden.

'I’ve been told this is unprecedented,' said Lora Brown, the lead organizer of the town hall. 'By having all five perspectives presented at once, you know, one right after the other, I think, gives voters a clearer choice.'" Read the full article by Erick Solorzano, June 1, 2026 here https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/01/new-river-valley-field-notes-montgomery-countys-five-sheriff-candidates-to-appear-at-forum-bus-system-wins-award/

🇺🇸Voter Registration Training Options👇If you would like to help with voter registration, you need to complete training e...
06/03/2026

🇺🇸Voter Registration Training Options👇
If you would like to help with voter registration, you need to complete training each year. Your certification lasts from July 1 (or whenever you complete the training) through June 30.

Complete the training in several ways:
1. Guided, online training: The Virginia Board of Elections will offer online classes on these dates. You can sign up HERE https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/registration-drives/
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 7 PM
- Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 AM
- Thursday, August 13, 2026, 2 PM
- Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7 PM
2. Classroom training with the Montgomery County Registrar, Connie Viar: Wednesday, August 26, 2 PM, Montgomery County Government Center, classroom MP2, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
3. Self-paced online training The updated course will be available later in June. You can access it HERE https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/registration-drives/

After you complete the training, you will submit online an affidavit of training.

The League will host several drives this fall, including at the Farmers Market and at the AARP Health Fair September 16. There will be other drives as well, with dates to be announced.

Please contact our Director of Voter Services, Janine Hiller ([email protected]), if you are interested in being available for voter registration.

Lynn Brammer: Leading Light! Lynn Brammer has been recognized by NRV Leading Lights as a Leading Light in Montgomery Cou...
06/03/2026

Lynn Brammer: Leading Light! Lynn Brammer has been recognized by NRV Leading Lights as a Leading Light in Montgomery County.

They write, "Lynn Brammer is a lifelong volunteer whose dedication to community service spans numerous organizations across the New River Valley. She actively contributes to groups such as Volunteer Montgomery, the New River Blues Society, Montgomery/Floyd Friends of the Library, and the League of Women Voters, often serving in leadership roles and supporting marketing and outreach efforts. Lynn plays a key role in promoting events and fundraisers, helping organizations expand their reach and connect with the community. Her passion for social justice, diversity, and community well-being is evident in the causes she supports and the time she gives. Known affectionately as “The Button Lady,” Lynn uses creative ways to raise awareness, wearing buttons that highlight various causes. Through her energy, consistency, and enthusiasm, Lynn inspires others to get involved and support local initiatives. Her lifelong commitment to volunteerism has made a lasting and meaningful impact across the New River Valley."

Lynn serves on the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA, where she is Director of Events. She has responsibility for events including our annual meeting and fall orientation.

Here she is at the 2026 Annual Meeting, wearing some of those buttons, between Carolyn Rude and Jes Davis. Congratulations, Lynn!

School is out. Friends are traveling. It’s summer in Blacksburg. Our First Tuesday Talks will also take a break in June-...
05/16/2026

School is out. Friends are traveling. It’s summer in Blacksburg. Our First Tuesday Talks will also take a break in June-August. Mark your calendars for a Community Forum on Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7 p.m. on the three Constitutional Amendments that will be on Virginia’s November ballot. Then in October 6, our First Tuesday gathering will be a book club discussion of Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richards. So, buy your book and start reading now! https://mailchi.mp/b3892ca12577/annual-league-business-meeting-14769600

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Blacksburg, VA
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