Our Positions

Please find our positions below. 

 

May 2006 - Positions edited, revised, and approved by the LWJC Annual Meeting.
2007,08, 09, 10- Positions retained by the LWTJC Annual Meetings.

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.

Johnson County Positions

Community Development: Comprehensive Planning

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League supports comprehensive planning for all governments in Johnson County and coordination of these plans among jurisdictions and school districts.
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Community Development: Economic Planning/Development

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County believes that economic development in the greater Johnson County area should be a cooperative venture between all governmental entities and the private sector.
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Community Development: Housing

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League believes that within Johnson County, decent, affordable housing should be available for low-income individuals and families without discrimination.
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Iowa City Government: Council-Manager Form of Government

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County supports a council-manager form of government for Iowa City.
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Iowa City Government: Home Rule

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League supports the concept of a home rule charter for Iowa City and the specific charter that was adopted in 1973.
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Johnson County Government

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters believes that good government for Johnson County should be accessible, goal-directive, cost effective and proactive.
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Johnson County Government: Home Rule

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports a Home Rule Charter for Johnson County.
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Johnson County Government: Management

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters believes that to continue improvement of the management of county government, the following should be done: an annual review and update of basic goals and priorities and of county issues and procedures; the hiring of professional staff; continuation of interdepartmental cooperation; ongoing orientation and continuing education for all employees; and continued emphasis on technology planning, development and training.
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Johnson County Government: Planning and Goal Setting

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The county’s planning-the land use plan, the North Corridor plan, the five year road plan, and strategic planning by the Board of Supervisors should continue with a focus on setting goals, prioritizing courses of action, and developing implementation and financing strategies. Such planning must include mechanisms for review and official involvement of the county’s citizens and local governmental entities.
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Johnson County Government: Regional Government

Submitted by Johnson County in February 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports the improvement of regional cooperation in the delivery of local government services within Johnson County.
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Subscribe to Local Positions

All Johnson 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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