Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

Land Use and Transportation: Residential Neighborhoods

Submitted by Los Alamos in July 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos supports the development of residential neighborhoods that are sustainable and livable.

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Tax-exempt property in Montgomery County: Interactive map (2019)

Tax-exempt property in Montgomery County: Interactive map

Some preliminary research on the tax base in Montgomery County has been completed. Much of the property is tax exempt because it belongs to charitable, religious, or educational organizations or is national forest property. Because so much property in Montgomery County is tax exempt, the source of income for public schools and other county services falls significantly on residential taxes.

Mission Statement

Education

Early in the creation of our country, the importance of an educated populace was understood. For a long time, our League has had an Education Committee that attended school board meetings, stayed abreast of important issues, studied the issues, and advocated for league positions. Right now, the committee is on pause waiting for new leadership.

Equality of Opportunity

Submitted by Norman in May 2019.

Position

The LWVN will continue to support effective procedures to ensure non-discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

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Financing of Public Higher Education

Submitted by in May 2019.

Position

The Central Kane County League supports the sustained allocation of state funds for public higher education.

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Mental/Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability

Submitted by in May 2019.

Position

The League supports a fully funded comprehensive and coordinated system of treatment, supports, and services for people with mental and behavioral health challenges and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout Kane County.

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