It is the League’s role as a vigorous champion of democracy and good government that strongly resonates with me. I think we have a duty to not only hold our institutions to high standards but to speak up about them. The work we do in voter service and voter education is evidence of how vital the League is.

My League hosted a delegation of Russian government officials from the Republic of Kalmykia. We introduced them to various local and regional government officials so they could see our system of accountable government, the rule of law and civic participation at work.