Civic Engagement Beyond Voting Co-director Cathy Sigmon will be the featured speaker at the Oct. 14 Northwest Valley Democrats meeting.

Submitted by Northwest Valley Democrats

The next Northwest Valley Democrats meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., will feature a presentation by Cathy Sigmon, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting co-directRo.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Sigmon will review the pros and cons of nine statewide ballot propositions and provide voters with information to help them evaluate whether to retain 72 judges serving on the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals and County Superior Courts.

CEBV’s presentation will equip attendees with  information to confidently complete every part of their ballot.

CEBV, an Indivisible-affiliated grassroots and nonpartisan organization, empowers Arizonans to make their voices heard at the local level. CEBV provides voters with practical tools to engage meaningfully on the issues that matter most to them, accordint to a media release.

Founded by a small group of women after the 2016 federal election, CEBV began by helping residents navigate the Arizona Legislature’s Request to Speak system. The organization has expanded its work to include tracking legislative activity, training voters to provide testimony, and developing programs such as the Youth Fellowship and High School Voter Registration initiatives.

The meeting is open to the public.

RSVP at northwestvalleydemocrats.com under “Events.”