2007-2008 Local Program

Children At Risk in Montgomery County

All-Day Kindergarten -- Following our study to review all-day kindergarten opportunities offered in the county and to whom these opportunities are provided, and study the process for and fiscal impacts of implementing all-day kindergarten in Montgomery County school districts, the the LWVMC reached consensus on a position statement in April 2005. This year, the League will continue to educate the community and raise awareness of our position.

Following a recommendation by the LWVMC, the LWV-Indiana (LWVIN) elected to make All-Day Kindergarten a state study item in 2005, and in 2006, reached concurrence on mandatory Kindergarten attendance with an all-day option. The LWVMC will continue to assist the state League as we explore opportunities for action at the state level.

All-Day Kindergarten Position Statement (April 2005)

LWVIN Position - Mandatory Kindergarten
with an all-day option (November 2006)

Alternative Education/High School Drop-Out Rate -- 1 year study to learn about alternative education options and ways to reduce the high school drop-out rate.

Sex Education in our Schools -- Continuing study into the sex education curriculum in Montgomery County schools. The committee also monitors the AIDS/Safe & Drug-Free Schools Advisory Committees in the schools.

Economic Health of Montgomery County

Economic Health -- Following our study on growth and development issues in the county, including housing, business and industry, education and training, and recreational and tourism factors, the LWVMC reached consensus on a position statement in December 2004. In continued support of this position, the LWVMC works to educate the community and raise awareness of growth and development issues in the county.

Economic Health Position Statement
(December 2004, updated May 2006)

Small Community Outreach -- Continued outreach to the small communities (towns and townships) in Montgomery County supporting the "Build A Better Community" public forums.

Health Care in Montgomery County

Emergency Preparedness -- Continuing study to investigate the emergency preparedness in Montgomery County, with an emphasis on education of the community and member meetings to reach concensus on the issues. Issues under study include what is currently being done and whether the community is prepared for a disaster.

Illegal Drug Use (State Concurrence) -- Following the LWVIN's 2005 study to investigate the impact of illegal drug use in our community, especially the use of methamphetamine, the LWVMC worked in 2006 towards concurrence on the state position. The LWVIN is expected to finalize a position on this issue in 2007-08.

Land Use in Montgomery County

Drainage -- Following our study reviewing current state and local laws regarding drainage, including who pays for improvements and maintenance, agencies/offices responsible for these laws (state and local) and determining local compliance with existing laws, the LWVMC reached concurrence on a position statement in August 2005. This year, the LWVMC will continue to support this position by monitoring both the Drainage Board and the Surveyor problems in the county.

Drainage Position Statement (August 2005)

LWV Drainage Report (124 Kb PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (September 2005)

Section Corner Articles for local newspapers (December 2005)

Fast Facts: The Drains of Montgomery County
(404 Kb PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (May 2006, updated July 2006)

Planning -- Ongoing program topic focusing on community education regarding the implementation of a comprehensive plan for Montgomery County. The LWVMC supports countywide planning and, to that end, supports the development of a comprehensive plan for the county. The committee is keeping on top of current issues in order to offer education and support.

Land Use/Planning Position Statement (November 1989)

NEW: Power Point Presentation on Crawfordsville's 2025
Comprehensive Plan (August 2007) (Warning -- At 8.9 Mb, this is a very large file that requires Power Point. For a smaller general version, please download the PDF version of the presentation below instead.)

NEW: PDF version of the Presentation on Crawfordsville's 2025 Comprehensive Plan (476 Kb PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (August 2007)

National Study -- Immigration

Immigration -- The LWVMC, along with Leagues across the country, is participating in a 2-year national study on Immigration, under direction from the LWV of the United States (LWVUS). As part of this extensive national study, the LWVMC plans to hold a local informational public forum, a member discussion meeting, and a member consensus meeting, the results of which will ultimately lead to the LWVUS's creation of a position statement on the issue of Immigration.

LWVIN State Position Review

State Position Review -- The LWVMC is participating, along with all Indiana Leagues, in a review of LWV-Indiana positions. Each review committee will make a recommendation to the LWVIN Board as to wording changes or re-study of an issue. This state-wide review will ensure that all LWVIN position statements are up-to-date and relevant.

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