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Overview

The League of Women Voters ia a non-partisan citizen activist organization that operates at the local, state, and national level. The League was formed more than 80 years ago as part of the legacy of the woman's suffrage movement. Today, the League represents over 90,000 women and men.

The League's purpose is to:

• Encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government

• Increase understanding of major public policy issues

• Secure public policies that promote League goals reached through member participation and agreement

The League does not work on behalf of candidates or political parties. We are a strictly non-partisan organization

The League registers voters, defends voting rights, monitors government activities, sponsors candidate debates and public issue forums, informs through our in-depth and balanced issues analysis, studies issues, takes action, lobbies, testifies on the issues you care about. We help put laws on the books.

League Members: Join us at our Board Meetings

Our League Board meets the first Tuesday of every month at the St. Stephens Episcopoal Church, Delmar, at 7:00 pm. Members are always welcome to attend, and past and potential board members are important contributors to, mentors and instigators of Board activities and ideas. Coming to Board meetings is a great way to learn about League, to find out about what goes on behind the scenes, and to explore being on the Board yourself. We can always use our members’ ideas, so please feel very welcome to attend!