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Women Power the Vote signs

Our Vision, Beliefs and Intentions


The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization which:

* Builds citizen participation in the democratic process
* Studies key community issues at all governmental levels in an unbiased manner
* Enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.

We Believe in:

* Respect for individuals
* The value of diversity
* The empowerment of the grassroots effort both within the League and in communities

We Will:

* Act with trust, integrity, and professionalism
* Operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public
* Take the initiative in seeing diversity in membership
* Acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future


Our Misson

 

 The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization encouraging informed and active participation in government.  We influence policy through education and advocacy.

Our Roles


We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political.  We engage in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy at the local, state, and national level.  Our positions are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans. 

Our History


The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives.  Learn more about our
 early history.