Upcoming Events
Rochester City Sales Tax Extension Information
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 PM
Rochester Public Library Auditorium (doors open at 6:30)
Join City of Rochester staff to learn more about the city sales tax extension that will be on the ballot this November. The City of Rochester is pursuing a renewal of the existing .5% sales tax. A Local Option Sales Tax has been in place since the 1980s, and it was most recently renewed in 2012. The City is requesting the following four projects be funded with sales tax revenue: Economic Vitality Fund, Street Reconstruction, Flood Control and Water Quality, and Regional Sports and Recreation Complex.
There will be time for questions from the audience. Use this link to submit a question ahead of time. Please join us! To view the livestream or view the recording afterwards, go to the Library's YouTube channel.
Remember that absentee voting begins September 22 and election day is November 7.
Rochester Public Schools Capital Projects Levy Referendum Information
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 PM
Rochester Public Library Auditorium (doors open at 6:30)
Join Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel to learn more about RPS’ upcoming 2023 Capital Projects Levy Referendum, “Technology for Transformation,” that will be on the ballot this November. Dr. Pekel will discuss the purpose and the impact the levy would have on the school district's educational and operational performance, as well as the financial impact the levy would have on Rochester homeowners and businesses.
There will be time for questions from the audience. Use this link to submit a question ahead of time. Please join us! To view the livestream or view the recording afterwards, go to the Library's YouTube channel.
Remember that absentee voting begins September 22 and election day is November 7.
Voting Information
vote411.org - League of Women Voters. Since 2006 this site is has been a "one-stop-shop" for election related-information, providing nonpartisan information on general and state-specific elections, including:
Voter registration deadlines and registration forms
Absentee ballots and early voting options
Election dates, polling place locations, ID requirements
Sample ballots specific to your address
Factual data on candidates in federal, state and local races
Tips on how to watch candidate forums and debates with a critical eye
City of Rochester voting information
local candidates for the 2022 election: link
Olmsted County Elections Office link
Call the Elections Office at (507) 328-7650 if you have questions or problems with voting
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
apply to vote early by mail: link (Your completed ballot must be returned by election day, by mail or drop-off)
polling place finder: link
Whats on my ballot? link
Minnesota voting facts: link
A User’s Guide to Democracy, developed by LWV and ProPublica link
Campaign Information
Campaign Sign information (City of Rochester): link
Campaign Finance Report filings
Contact the Rochester LWV
P.O. Box 6691
Rochester, Minnesota 55903
Click this link to for a printable member brochure to join or renew your League membership (local, state, & national) or to make a donation.
Officers:
President - Anna Froehling
Past President - Jane Callahan
Secretary - Jane Callahan
Treasurer - Ginny Amundson
Directors At-Large: Amy Caucutt, Mary E. Jones, Jan Strand, Ray Schmitz, Dee Voldal