(West Palm Beach, FL – April 15, 2024) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting friends and supporters to another fascinating Hot Topic Luncheon next month at the West Palm Beach Marriott, located at 1001 Okeechobee Boulevard 33401.

Wednesday, May 15 – 11 am to 1 pm

YES on Florida Amendment 4:

Reproductive Freedom

Guest Speaker:

Laura Goodhue

+ Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of South, East & North Florida

+ Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates

In the election this November, Floridians will vote on Amendment 4: Right to Abortion Initiative that would provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability (estimated to be around 24 weeks) or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider.

Prior to joining Planned Parenthood—where she is responsible for leading and executing strategic plans—Laura Goodhue served as Executive Director of Florida CHAIN, a statewide consumer health advocacy organization, where she led many statewide coalitions advocating for the uninsured and underinsured, defending and implementing the Affordable Care Act, protecting Medicaid recipients, representing consumer interests in the Florida Legislature, serving on numerous advisory boards and as a sought after media spokesperson. She has more than 20 years of advocacy experience including organizing and policy positions with ACORN in New York City and Florida, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and community-based organizations in Washington, DC.

Where:

West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. 33401

Registration Fee: $40

Notes:

+ Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch begins at 11:30 am, the program starts at noon.

+ The lunch will be a plated pappardelle pasta with vegetables. Gluten-free and vegan requests will be accommodated.

+ Registrations and payment must be made online at:  

https://lwvpbc.org/event/hot-topic-may-2024/

+ Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable.

+ Deadline to register is May 8, 2024.

About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit lwvpbc.org  or

facebook.com/lwvpbc.

Attached Image:

Laura Goodhue, Planned Parenthood

Available for Interview:

Kathi Gundlach, LWVPBC President

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS

561.756.4298 / [email protected]