Janis R. Hirohama
OK Radio #12
Janis R. Hirohama, President of The League of Women Voters of California
6.16.2008
OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Janis R. Hirohama, President of The League of Women Voters of California. Janis shares her expertise on voting rights and what it’s like to have a career in educating, empowering and encouraging citizens to participate in government.
What opportunities and benefits exist for people looking to join the league? How does the League of Women Voters assure citizens of various backgrounds that they do have the right to vote? And that their vote will be counted?
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Interview Highlights
1:08 - The League of Women Voters’ mission
3:27 – Reasons to join the league
7:00 – Roles within the league
11:09 – Empowering citizens through voting
14:17 – Assuring and assisting voting for citizens of diverse communities
21:35 – OK If? What would Janis choose to have the world’s largest collection of…?
Janis Hirohama
President of The League of Women Voters of California
Janis R. Hirohama of Manhattan Beach, is the first Japanese-American and first minority to be elected President of the League of Women Voters of California. Hirohama previously served as First Vice President of the League of Women Voters of the United States.
A New York University School of Law graduate, Hirohama is an attorney in public service whose areas of expertise include voting rights, criminal law, and fairness education. In her spare time she enjoys reading, travel, running, and genealogy research.
Website: League of Womens Voters of California
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