Our Positions

Below are all of our positions.

What is a Position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

Arlington and Alexandria City Positions

Affordable Housing

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

Efforts in Arlington to retain and expand affordable housing geared primarily towards those with incomes 60- 80 percent of the median income or below.
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CITIZEN ADVISORY GROUPS

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in November 2021.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Arlington strongly supports the use of Citizen Advisory Groups by the County Board and the School Board.
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Domestic Violence

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in November 2021.

Position

Provision by Arlington County of a comprehensive domestic violence assistance and prevention program.
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Homelessness

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

Programs for homelessness prevention, transitional housing, housing for physically and mentally disabled, and substance abuse treatment should be priorities for County funding.
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Planning, Land Use and Economic Development

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City supports responsible planning in land use and economic development that provides the opportunity for citizen participation and incorporates the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Public Library

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

Support of improvements by the Arlington County Public Library System in regards to physical space, more inclusive community needs and staff development.
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Resource Management

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Arlington supports Resource Management --The urbanization ofArlington has made issues of resource management an increasingly significant mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
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Schools/Education

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

LWV Arlington education position supports an inclusive curriculum, financial health, student diversity and effective class size, communication policy along with professional learning.
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Sources of Revenue

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Arlington supports fiscally responsible, fair and equal sources of revenue to support county objectives.
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Transportation

Submitted by Arlington and Alexandria City in May 2020.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Arlington supports accessible mass transit availability for all.
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All Arlington and Alexandria City Subscribed Positions

Climate Change

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

State and local Leagues, and individual League members, have a critical role to play in helping to limit future climate change and protect the planet.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.
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Meeting Basic Human Needs

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that one of the goals of social policy in the United States should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty.
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NATURAL RESOURCES

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
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SOCIAL POLICY

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

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

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports a strong, effective United Nations and endorses the full and active participation of the United States in the UN system.
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