Program Priorities

Program Priorities

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What are the current LWVDV Program Priorities?

2026-2027 Diablo Valley Program Priorities:

Promote, Defend and Empower Democracy
  • Promote democracy by advancing voter engagement and participation in elections (e.g., Unite & Rise, Voter Education, GOTV, Voter Outreach-through our Partnerships, Community Conversations).
  • Defend the constitutional rights of each individual to voting access, protection under the rule of law, and access to basic human services.
  • Empower voters with the tools to exercise their constitutional right to vote and encourage civic participation in their communities.
Youth Engagement
  • Develop youth leadership to provide opportunities for their participation and engagement in LWVDV initiatives.
  • Promote youth voting and civic engagement in their local communities.
  • Support youth in the development of tools that are effective for outreach to their demographic.
Immigration
  • Educate members and the public about immigration and deportation issues, and advocate for immigration policies aligned with League positions.
  • Advocate for and support immigrants in our community with a focus on the Concord Immigration Court.
  • Continue to develop partnerships with organizations in our community that support immigrants.
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What are Program Priorities and Issues for Emphasis?

In the League of Women Voters, Program refers to the issues that we choose for concerted study, education and action at local, state and national levels. Program can include both education and action. Issues for emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during biennial Conventions at the national, state and regional level.

At the local level, issues for emphasis are known as Program Priorities. Program Priorities set a strong focus for public information, public programs, and advocacy of policy at our local levels of government: county, city, school district, special district, and special commissions. 

Program Priorities and Issues for Emphasis are based on existing League positions or are determined to be an area to study and then developed as a position through consensus of the membership. (See League Positions for more details.)
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What is the League Program Planning Process? 

Program Planning is the process by which the League decides the issues for emphasis over the next two years: Where and how we will focus our resources - member time, money, and reputation. Where do League members want to have the most impact? What will help build the League name – and help build our organization? 
  • National Program Planning is done in odd years in advance of its convention. 
  • State Program Planning occurs every two years in advance of the LWV State Convention.
  • Local Program Planning is done annually.
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What is the LWVDV Local League Planning Process?

Local League Program Planning is done annually, usually starting in late January/early February. Based on the results of local program planning discussions, the Board of Directors makes recommendations to the national, state or regional level about the program to be adopted for the coming two year period at their biennial conventions, and to the local League membership for program items to be adopted at the annual business meeting. 

Issues: 
Health Care Reform
Housing
Meeting Basic Human Needs
Climate Change
This page is related to which committees: 
LWV Diablo Valley Action Committee