Our Positions

Although non-partisan, The League of Women Voters of Volusia County studies many local issues. For supported state-wide issues, see the LWVF website. For national issues, scroll down to: All Volusia County Subscribed Positions. See also LWVUS' Impact on Issues which is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.  

Below is the current list of positions taken on local issues, as re-adopted at the LWVVC General Meeting, May 16, 2020:

What is a Position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

Volusia County Positions

Children's Services

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2019.

Position

Supports making children's services a top priority in Volusia County.
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County Charter

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2019.

Position

Supports the Volusia County Charter along with other provisions.
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Local Government

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2019.

Position

Supports comprehensive County planning and coordination.
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Natural Resources

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2019.

Position

Supports water conservation and essential ecosystem management.
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Transportation

Submitted by Volusia County in September 2019.

Position

Supports recommendations for County transportation systems.
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All Volusia County Subscribed Positions

Climate Change

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

State and local Leagues, and individual League members, have a critical role to play in helping to limit future climate change and protect the planet.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.
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Meeting Basic Human Needs

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that one of the goals of social policy in the United States should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty.
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NATURAL RESOURCES

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
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SOCIAL POLICY

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice, and the health and safety of all Americans.
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United Nations

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports a strong, effective United Nations and endorses the full and active participation of the United States in the UN system.
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