Environment

Environment

As citizens of the world we must protect our planet from the physical, economic and public health effects of climate change while also providing pathways to economic prosperity.

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Solid Waste (1987, retired 2019)

Submitted by in November 2017.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Vermont outline a multi-factor approach to effectively solving the problem of solid waste. Many of this postions goals were met in the decade that followed. Rather than revising, we retire in favor of the more general LWVUS (national level) position on solid waste.
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Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste (1984, retired by LWV of Vermont in 2019)

Submitted by in November 2017.

Position

The Vermont League of Women Voters, in concurrence with the Leagues of Maine and New Hampshire, believe there are acceptable solutions for disposing of low-level radioactive waste generated in our region. Vermont has since partnered with Texas for radioactive waste disposal.
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Renewable Energy (2005, retired 2019)

Submitted by in November 2017.

Position

Retired in favor of the LWVUS (national level) position on Climate Change.
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Legislative Session 2018

Join us for Legislative Day at the Vermont Statehouse in Winter

The League of Women Voters of Vermont is preparing for advocacy during the 2018 Legislative session which will open in January in Montpelier.

Based on the program adopted at Convention in June, Health Care (H.248), Clean Water (H.95/H.576), and Carbon Tax (H.394, S.284, H.528, -31, -32, -33) are our legislative priorities.  In addition, the League supports background checs for transfer of firearms (S.6/H.151), voter rights (H.624) and IRV (S.213).  

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Previous Land Use Forums

 

Dissecting Master Planning in Sussex County- April 11, 2018.  This was the 18th in our series of public forums focusing on educating and empowering all Sussex residents to become involved in the drafting of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The forum was available via live streaming.  

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Natural Resources

Submitted by in October 2017.

Position

Position taken in 1985 regarding open space in Piedmont.
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2016-2017 Local Program

CITY CHARTER

Support measures to secure an orderly and simplified San Bernardino City Charter, with

provisions that enable the Mayor and the Common Council to deal with city problems efficiently, flexibly, and with responsibilities and authority clearly defined. The City Charter should:

A. Provide a framework that allows details to be placed in ordinances passed by the Mayor

and Common Council.

B. Provide a government that is responsible, representative, accountable, and responsive to

the citizens.

C. Address ethics in government.

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