Issues

Issues

Our Local League Issues (LWVBTC)

The Local league continues to participate in the State study of consolidation of local government units and shared services.

We have adopted these local positions:

  1. Support a countywide 911 emergency dispatch system in Broome County
  2. Support the Broome County Council of Governments
  3. Support a consolidated approach to water and wastewater planning in Broome County
  4. Support reassessment at full value of all properties in Broome County in order to achieve more equitable distribution of taxes
  5. Support full-scale separation and recycling in Broome and Tioga Counties
  6. Support equitable apportionment of the Broome and Tioga County Legislatures
  7. Support an elected executive for Broome County
  8. The Broome County Legislature, the County Executive Branch including its agencies, and the State Board of Elections should provide operating expenses, adequate facilities, and administrative support as necessary to assure facilities for and operation of the Broome County Board of Elections
  9. Support improved public transit in Broome and Tioga Counties
  10. Support consolidation of local government services and local governments in Broome and Tioga Counties, provided that a valid feasibility study determines the level of services will remain the same or be improved and is cost effective. It is essential that all aspects of the process are well publicized and that citizen participation is encouraged

Our State and National Issues (LWVNY and LWVUS)

To view the LWV New York State and the LWV United States advocacy and issues, please follow the links below.

  • LWVNY website: In the menu across the top of the Home page, hover over Our Work, then click Legislative Action for more information.
  • LWVUS website: The national issues are listed across the top of the Home page. Additional issues are listed under the "OTHER ISSUES" tab.

How Does The League Select Issues for Emphasis?

In League, Program means the issues that we choose for concerted study, education and action at local, state and national levels. Program can include both education and action.

The Program Planning process is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization; each League member has the opportunity to influence the selection of issues where the local, state, and national League will focus time, talent and money.

Every two years, members of local Leagues engage in Program Planning. Based on the results of this, the Board of Directors makes recommendations to the biennial convention delegates about the program to be adopted for the coming two year period.