League of Women Voters — Not for women only! Wheaton chapter elects its first male president
As the League of Women Voters celebrates its 50th anniversary of allowing men as members, the League of Wheaton recently announced its first male president.
Maury Goodman of Warrenville was elected as president of the Wheaton chapter, which serves Carol Stream, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield, this summer. He will lead the chapter’s efforts to register and educate voters and encourage people to vote in the 2024 General Election and the 2025 Consolidated Election.
Goodman is an emeritus scientist at Argonne National Lab and a retired U.S. Army Captain. He earned a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Illinois and a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His extensive public service resume includes five terms as an alderman in the City of Warrenville, 12 years volunteering as a troop leader with the Girl Scouts, and mentoring students from the Illinois Math and Science Academy. He continues volunteering, preparing taxes in the IRS Volunteers in Tax Assistance program.
Goodman believes everyone benefits when voters are better informed, and when more citizens vote.
“As the manner in which voters obtain election information evolves, it is important for the League to keep up and progress with the times,” Goodman said. “As more young people join the electorate, it is crucial to provide opportunities for them to become informed about the issues that matter to them.”
As the 2024 General Election approaches, Goodman is calling on citizens to get involved in the process. “Register to vote, learn about the candidates, and vote on Nov. 5,” he says. He also encourages voters not to overlook local elections, which in Illinois will take place in April 2025.
One resource for local, state or federal election information is VOTE411.org, a one-stop, nonpartisan online voter guide.
About the League of Women Voters of Wheaton
The League of Women Voters of Wheaton was founded in 1955 by Marget Hamilton, the first female mayor of Wheaton. In addition to Wheaton, the League includes the communities of Carol Stream, Warrenville, West Chicago, and Winfield.
The League is a nonpartisan nonprofit that defends democracy. They provide education to encourage people to vote in elections and to participate in government. They also engage in advocacy to influence public policy that benefits the community. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 or older.
Get election information, learn about issues, or become a member or support at wheatonlwvil.org or call (630) 344-9015. Follow the League on Facebook @wheatonlwvil or Instagram @lwvwheaton.