To better recognize the great work and dedication of our members across the county, we've changed our name. The League of Women Voters – Ann Arbor Area is now the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County.
“Many of our 300-plus members reside far afield, doing valuable work in Washtenaw County’s townships and communities that don’t see themselves as part of Ann Arbor,” said President Joan Sampieri. “Our recent efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs and our membership inspired the name change, which reflects broader participation by citizens of all backgrounds, parties, and localities.”
We’re still doing the same work, such as local candidate forums prior to elections, a county-wide observer corps, providing local ballot information through Vote411.org, voter registration, and other programs to educate members and the public. And yes, we welcome and encourage men to become members!
“We’re happy to see our part of the county represented by the name change,” said League member and Ypsilanti resident Mary Seelhorst. “Even as close as Ypsilanti is to Ann Arbor, it’s distinctly different, and I’m looking forward to not having to explain the name to my neighbors!”
The name change takes effect immediately. We’ve rolled out a new website location, updated our Facebook , Twitter and Instagram pages and have a new email address, but we’ll still be using the familiar red and blue logo used by all Leagues across the country.
“I’ve been a League member for 13 years,” said Nancy Schewe, “and I’m delighted to have our work in Dexter and western Washtenaw be recognized in the name of this great nonpartisan organization.”
- Website: www.lwvwashtenaw.org
- Email: league [at] lwvwashtenaw.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LWVWashtenaw
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwvwashtenaw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lwvwashtenaw/
The League of Women Voters of the United States is a nonpartisan voter education organization encouraging informed, active participation in government. It is the League’s position that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice.
