Proposed by participating members at the January 7, 2021, local program planning meeting; reviewed and approved by the Board on March 10, 2021; to be presented to members at annual meeting for approval.

Civil Discourse and Education

• Support and monitor civics education in educational materials at all levels K–12
• Promote adult education in civics and civil discourse through public forums, with a focus on critical understanding of social media and misinformation
• Work to expand universal internet access
• Promote civil discourse in all activities

Climate Change and the Environment

• Expand and deepen partnerships with other engaged organizations within our communities
• Work for environmental justice
• Support and monitor local municipal climate action plans

Housing and Homelessness

• Advocate for affordable housing
• Provide public information on housing elements and access to affordable housing throughout our service area

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Incorporate DEI goals into all our activities
• Create and support special student membership groups in local schools and colleges
• Emphasize outreach to underrepresented communities for events, membership, and leadership development
• Build and use tools for expanding our impact throughout the cities of our service area: “Know Your Town” projects and Observer Corps at city councils and commissions
• Support the expanded presence of women in elected and appointed offices in our service area; begin by gathering and maintaining data

Note: LWV-PA maintains as a continuing priority the League of Women Voters’ core commitment to the Making Democracy Work program for voter engagement and education and for fair and open elections and government.