Local Studies

Local Studies

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LWV NCC Studies

New Castle County participates in LWVDE state-level studies when we have local interest and expertise. Our League can also undertake studies of local/county issues on our own behalf, when the need arises. If there are new studies you'd like our local League to undertake, please bring those ideas forward to the Board.

Land Use/Transportation Study (continuing study in 2021-2022 LWVNCC Action Program) - Examine developments and concepts in land use and transportation.
 
Urban Health/Justice Study (continuing Study in 2021-2022 LWVNCC Action Program) - A re-evaluation of Delaware's criminal justice system and the impact of the current policies and practices on society. The re-evaluation is kept broad so that attention will be placed where there is the most impact..
 

LWVDE Studies

Energy and Climate Change Studies - The Energy Committee of the LWV New Castle County, and its Climate Change Subcommittee, initiated the past Energy and Climate studies that influenced both state and LWVUS policy and positions in this area. Local League member Chad Tolman (pictured above) led this effort and continues to act as Climate Chair for LWVNCC.

Alternative Voting Methodologies Study - The 2019-2021 LWVDE Study on Alternative Voting Methodologies, that resulted in a new state Action Position in favor of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for Delaware, was initiated and led by an LWVNCC member with a strong interest in the subject. Read more about that study here: Alternative Voting Methodologies Study 2019-2021.

Details of current and past Delaware state-level studies are available on the LWVDE website League Studies and Studies Archives pages. Findings from some past studies initiated by LWVNCC members are available in the Attachments area, below.

Attachments: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon LWVDE 2015 carbon study Summary of Findings255.83 KB
PDF icon LWVDE 2011 land use/transportation consensus background1.04 MB
PDF icon LWVDE 2011 energy consensus supplemental materials3.18 MB
PDF icon LWVDE 2009 energy study background parts I, II and III207.82 KB