10.31.2022
Cocoa Council Member Lorraine Koss and League of Women Voters Susan Little join us today on Viewpoint with Seeta and Friends. We are excited to share great information with you about our local politics.
Council Member Lorraine Koss
I’ve been your Council Member for District 4 since November 2018. I’m grateful to the resounding 65% of you that supported me with your vote. If you didn’t vote for me, or you are new to the area, I hope to win your confidence by being an energetic representative for you and Cocoa’s most pressing needs and brightest future. Together, we will make positive change for Cocoa. If you want to follow our activity, sign up to receive my quarterly report to District 4.
I love Cocoa. Just like you I want to see it reach its full potential. I think we can do that by building on our unique identity, our strengths, and by being a more inclusive city government. I intend to make sure all citizens are heard and feel welcome to participate in our democracy. By doing so, we may all feel a little more inspired to act for the Good of Cocoa.
I NEED POINT PEOPLE on various issues e.g., housing, crime, parks, architecture, transportation, to name a few. If you have an interest, or expertise, please consider letting me know and helping with research to develop direction and policy.
My background is in public service. Specifically, I worked in nonprofits communicating water issues and developing policy. I retired as Deputy Director to the U.S. Water Alliance and served 18 years as a Senior Manager for the Water Environment Federation. My undergraduate is from Trinity University in Communications and my master’s degree is in Environmental Management from Duke University.
https://www.cocoafl.org/93/Councilmember—District-4
League of Women Voters – Susan Little
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy..
Some of what you can count on from the League of Women Voters: (and you don’t have to be a woman to join!) https://lwvsc.clubexpress.com/
Registers and educates voters.
Sponsors and Co-Hosts candidate forums.
Meets with all Brevard County Legislators.
Holds meetings for the public to learn and study international relations subjects.
Publishes a monthly eNewsletter and other updates as needed to keep membership informed.
Maintains a website (lwv-spacecoast.org) and a Facebook account that contains pertinent up-to-date information.
Advocates for Legislative Issues according to Study and Action Guide (view using button below).
Hosts “Hot Topic” meetings to educate citizens on public affairs issues.
Provides speakers to address issues that appear on the ballot for the General Election.
Monitors and certifies elections for local organizations.
Publishes CONTACT, a directory for elected officials every two years.
Sponsors a recycling Awards Program in cooperation with Brevard Public Schools
Viewpoint with Seeta and Friends
Each and every Monday we are blessed with so many great guests. We have been on the air for almost 14 years and so proud of the voice that we have on local community radio. Free speech comes with a responsibility and we are very concious of being representatives of all communities, all zip codes, all causes and hopefully get people to stay involved in local politics.
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