American Association University Women (AAUW) Loess Hills Branch, a nonpartisan organization, is holding a legislative forum for the 2025 legislative session. As you prepare to vote on November 5, 2024, the members wanted to offer the voters an opportunity to learn more about where their candidates stand on issues. We have invited all the candidates who are on the ballot for Southwest Iowa House and Iowa Senate. The district numbers include: House district 15, House district 16, House district 19, House district 20, Senate district 8, and Senate district 10. If you are uncertain of your district here is the link for district maps.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/districts/house
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/senate
The event will take place on October 17, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. The forum will be held at the Council Bluffs Police Department, 1 Ezra Jackson Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Question have been developed to cover the following topics:
Voting Rights
Childcare Workforce Shortage
Affordable Housing
Education
Paid Leave
Reproductive Rights
Equal Pay for Equal Work
Rural Economy
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We currently have acceptances from 7 of the 12 invitations. All districts have at least one candidate attending.