Other Issues

From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.

Social Policy: Child Care (1990, 2014, 2023)

Submitted by Humboldt County in October 2017.

Position

Support of city and county policies and programs with incentives for the private sector for programs which meet the need for accessible, affordable, and quality care of minors.

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Revise the Vermont Constitution (1973; amended 2008, retired 2019)

Submitted by in October 2017.

Position

Redistricting for General Assembly to be periodic, enforceable and based on population. Recommend four-year terms for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

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Improve Procedure in the Vermont General Assembly (1975; retired 2019)

Submitted by in October 2017.

Position

Position was retired in 2019. There have been changes in procedure in the Vermont General Assembly since 1975 The LWVUS (national level) has a position on general good governance principles that we can use.

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Administration of Justice

Submitted by Wisconsin in October 2017.

Position

Support for a system of justice that assures adults and juveniles prompt and equal treatment before the law.

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County Government

Submitted by Wisconsin in October 2017.

Position

We support a strengthened county government.

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Government Financing

Submitted by Wisconsin in October 2017.

Position

The general aim of League positions in the area of government financing through the years has been toward support of tax revenues based on need and the total tax burden.

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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.