LWV of Chicago, IL.In the fall of 2004, the LWV LWV abbr. League of Women Voters of Chicago, IL, working with local partners, launched a new initiative, "I Am the Government" (IATG, www.iamthegovernment.org). IATG was designed to engage young adults, 18-29, in grassroots civic life. About 300 volunteers were recruited and trained to monitor the election process and helped detect and correct irregularities at nearly 1,000 Chicago precincts pre·cinct n. 1. a. A subdivision or district of a city or town under the jurisdiction of or patrolled by a specific unit of its police force. b. . Follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan projects are being planned, including expanded online tools and resources, and live "Politics 101" community training sessions on local political structures and action strategies. IATG's Youth Advisory Board, representing diverse elements of Chicago's young adult community, helps guide the initiative's evolution. Contact: Tracy Smith
Tracy Smith is a CBS News Correspondent. Smith is a former Channel One News Anchor and Correspondent. She is married to CBS Sunday Morning Producer John D'Amelio. , LWV Chicago executive director; TSmith@lwvchicago.org. |
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