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LWV Study ReportsThe League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon, studies local issues and prepares reports for use by our members and the public. In preparing a report, each League study committee gathers information from as many sources as possible in order to prepare an unbiased report. Positions reached after consensus (member agreement) are given in the Positions section. Aquatics. County Government. School Hours. Social Studies. Solid Waste. Solid Waste Management. Aquatics Facilities in Salem (2001)Is there a need for one or more new public aquatic facilities in Salem? If so, how should they be financed? County Government in Marion and Polk Counties (2005)What does county government do? How open to the public is it? School Hours for Middle and High School Students (2005)In light of research on the sleep needs of adolescents, should the school start time for middle and high school students be adjusted? Social Studies in High School (2003)Will Oregon's high school students be prepared to deal with international issues in the 21st Century global community? Solid Waste Recycling and Disposal (1998)Our modern solid waste stream includes glass, complex metal alloys, plastics, construction materials, paper, and products such as paints, pesticides and cleaning agents--many of them classified as hazardous wastes. This report looks at recycling and disposal of solid wastes in Marion County. Solid Waste Management (2007-2009)A series of articles during a three-year study of Solid Waste Management are grouped here. Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our
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