Published a "Forum" piece in the Record-Eagle supporting the investigative role of newspapers, especially the Record-Eagle
Saw 80% of LIWDA's Local Action Group members become part of various county boards and commissions, including the Solid Waste Council, the Leelanau Conservancy, Leelanau Clean Water, the Heritage Route Committee, and the Alternative Energy groups in Northport and Empire. Their presence furthered achievement of LIWDA's environmental goals
Celebrated the institution of recusal laws (a 2008 goal) for the Michigan Supreme Court; laws that are the strictest in the nation
Held "Leading Ladies," a successful women's leadership workshop
Participated in a broad-based action team that lobbied lawmakers and the White House to pass a comprehensive health care reform bill
GOALS FOR 2010
Support LIWDA-endorsed candidates and issues through petitions, phone calls, emails, letters to editors and rallies
Raise public awareness of the need for election reform in Michigan, especially the importance of transparency and disclosure of campaign donors by holding a public forum
Investigate the possibility of establishing a Women's Coalition that would speak out on common issues and increase the influence of women on government policy at all levels
Initiate a process whereby members will be able to more easily manage and take personal action on issues that have been forwarded as well as LIWDA-endorsed issues