Carol is a former Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Election Commission. She initiated the local League’s online Voter’s Guide to include State Legislative and County Council races. Carol and the League’s webmaster annually update the Voter’s Guide to include all local races in the Tri-County area (Lake, Marion & Sumter).
The Write-in Loophole: In the 2024 elections over 2. million Florida voters were disenfranchised by this ploy. The Write-In Loophole is used to circumvent the Universal Primary Amendment that was passed in 1998 by 64% of voters. Learn how political parties use write-in candidates to close elections and the simple change to the Florida
Constitution legislators could propose to ensure every voter's rights are protected.
Natasha is the Deputy Director of Florida Watch, a non-profit hub for message development, digital communications, and research. She recently served as official spokesperson and Senior Communications Advisor to Yes on 4, Florida’s 2024 abortion rights ballot initiative campaign. Natasha serves the local community as Commissioner on the Tallahassee-Leon Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. With years of experience in communications and political advocacy, her mission is to drive meaningful change through strategic messaging and campaign leadership. She partners with diverse organizations, along with grassroots and elected leaders, to strategize and build consensus around initiatives that shift the political landscape towards improving the lives of all Floridians, no matter their background. A graduate of Florida State University, first generation American, former educator, and military spouse, Natasha has been working in state politics since 2017.
Florida Watch is a communications and research organization with a digital-first lens. Re-launched in the spring of 2020, we serve as the progressive community’s in-state hub for message development, digital communications, and research.
Lunch Out After the Meeting
After the meeting, please join us for lunch. It’s always fun and a great way to meet members you do not know. Location to be announced at the meeting.
HANDOUT: Assault on Voting: Then & Now