Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which:

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels

• builds citizen participation in the democratic process.

• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund 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, 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 seeking diversity in membership

• acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.