Working for Illinois Caucus

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will begin holding monthly Community Women’s Caucus meetings across Metro East communities. The Caucus was born from conversations at a Women’s Community Advisory Committee held in Stuart’s district last month, with attendees advocating for more spaces for women-led community advocacy and engagement.

“My district and I run a series of recurring events in our district and online—from Primetime with Katie, where I can keep my constituents informed, to mobile office hours so we can be accessible to constituents all throughout our district,” said Staurt. “Developing a committee of women committed to action and active conversation was a no-brainer.”

The 18-member Community Women’s Caucus will meet monthly to discuss legislation, community concerns, proposals and any other timely topics. Though Stuart hosts recurring Community Advisory Committee meetings, community members voiced a desire for recurring meetings specific to women to create both a safe space for discussion and the opportunity to meet regularly to track the progress of any caucus initiatives.

“I’m so excited to get this caucus started and to see all that we can accomplish together,” said Stuart. “Announcing this caucus during Women’s History Month is kismet. Women are crucial to so many movements and initiatives across the country and across Illinois, but rarely do they get the recognition they deserve. I’m honored to join the women in my district to be the change we want to see in our communities.”

Caucus meetings will be by invite only. Please reach out to newsletter.repstuart@gmail.com for more information on the caucus and for upcoming meeting details.

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