Join the June 16 'Drinks & Dialogue' on home rule and more

The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host a "Drinks & Dialogue" event for the public on Wednesday, June 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake St. in Bloomingdale.

Light appetizers will be served and beverages will be available for sale.

The invited guests for the evening are state Representatives Seth Lewis and Michelle Mussman and local officials recently elected in the April 2021 Consolidated Election.

They will be discussing home rule which municipalities use to enhance local taxing powers, intergovernmental agreements, and rental inspection regulations.

This part of the discussion will be facilitated by Dominick Lanzito, partner with the law firm of Peterson, Johnson & Murray Chicago LLC.

Currently, Bloomingdale has home rule, Itasca voters considered home rule but did not approve it, and voters in Roselle will be considering it soon.

"Drinks & Dialogue" provides a casual atmosphere for people to share opinions and ideas, ask questions, and become more aware of local, state, and national issues and the options for making positive changes. It is also your chance to meet and get to know your state legislators and local officials.

For more information about the League's events and monthly meetings, contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894. This League event is free and open to the public.

Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale provides information on topics that impact our local, state and federal government. The League works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Celebrating 100 years of experience and having grown to more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America's most trusted grassroots organizations. The League does not support, endorse or oppose political candidates. Membership in the League is open to men and women ages 16 and older.

For more information about the League's events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale, visit www.lwvrb.org or contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894 or lwvrbmail@gmail.com. Follow www.facebook.com/lwvrb.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org, or the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org.