About Voter Rights Network Of Wyandotte County
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Wyandotte County is the most diverse county in Kansas. Some sources say the second most diverse county in the U.S. The mission of Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County (VRNWC) is to give voice to people of color and others traditionally underrepresented in legislative and government policy making. We have both Wyandotte County and Johnson County member in our group. They are savvy, engaged, and very involved community leaders and members. VRNWC led the redistricting effort to keep Wyandotte County congressional voting districts whole, We continue to advocate and fight:
- Against voter suppression and minority vote dilution (e.g. limiting drop boxes, gerrymandered redistricting, eliminating 3-day grace period, and other voting rights and accommodations)
- For minority, women’s, immigration, LGBTQ+ and other human rights
- For public schools, (e.g. against voucher programs, eliminating history curriculum, such as black history, banning books, unreasonable burdens on teachers, for instance, “parents bill of rights,” for resources & funding for K-12, higher education and special education, etc.)
- For Health Care and Health Care Access including Medicaid Expansion
- For criminal and juvenile justice reform
- Against environmental racism
Voter Rights Network Vision and Values
Our Vision
We envision a Kansas where every community is knowledgeable about the issues that shape their voting decisions. We lead with our core values of Resonance, Relevance, Renewal, and Refresh so our work stays grounded, timely, and built for lasting impact.
Resonance
We provide information that has significance and meaning to Wyandotte and Johnson County communities and communities of color.
Relevance
Our educational projects and programs offer content to help our communities make informed decisions at the polls.
Renewal
We strive to reinvigorate and excite voters and residents who may have become disillusioned with voting, elected offices and government systems.
Refresh
It’s our mandate revive, energize and create new passion for civic engagement at state, local and national levels, providing tools for learning about and advocating on particular issues and interests.