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.

Northwest Wayne County Positions

County Government

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

We support county home rule, which provides flexible, adequate and efficient government in Wayne County.
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Equal Access to Housing

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

We support equal rights for all regardless of race or sex, open occupancy laws and an adequate supply of housing for lower income persons.
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Land Use

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League urges the development of plans, procedures and policies that will achieve the goals of the community and ensure orderly growth.
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Local Government Structure

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League supports a local governmental structure which encourages citizen participation at the various levels of the political process.
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Public Education

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

We support an adequately and fairly financed public education system that provides each child equal access and equal opportunity, and a safe environment to develop his/her potential as a contributing member of society.
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Public Library System

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League supports a library system that is adequately financed, serves the needs of the community, provides free access to ideas and is headed by a professional librarian.
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Regional Public Transportation

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League supports a Detroit Metropolitan Area Regional Transit System which includes all governmental units under a single transportation agency.
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Senior Services

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League supports the expansion of transportation services, housing and outreach programs for senior citizens.
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Wastewater Treatment/River Basins

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

Position

The League supports treatment of a river basin, coordination of actions of governmental agencies, protection of flood plains from misuse and filling, elimination of water pollution and evaluation of the need for improvements.
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All Northwest Wayne 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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