Committees and Collaborations

Committees and Collaborations

Let Us Make Democracy Work For Us

People of all backgrounds and political persuasions come together within the League of Women Voters for civil discourse about our nation’s and our community’s most pressing issues. The League is strictly nonpartisan; we neither support nor oppose candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. We are the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of our members. Organized in three nesting layers (local, state, and national), the League offers members the chance to make a difference at any level of government.

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus was founded in 1919. Our commitment to voters and to the larger central Ohio community is as strong today as it was then.

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Voter Services and Advocacy put 'feet on the ground' 

Each year, the Metro Columbus League  

  • Holds free public forums on issues important to the community
  • Registers central Ohio residents to vote
  • Sponsors candidate forums throughout the metropolitan area prior to each election.
  • Provides the nonpartisan, unbiased Voter Information Bulletin to the community prior to each election (with the support of The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Staffs the Election Day Phone Bank at WBNS-10TV to answer callers’ questions about polling places and voting rights
  • Advocates in Franklin County for public policy changes consistent with our positions
  • Honors a civic leader in central Ohio through our annual fundraiser, Democracy In Action.

Becoming a League member will give you 

  • the opportunity to participate in local, state, and national League work. 
  • receive exclusive civic information you can trust.
  • use your skills and talent to make democracy work.
  • will know that your opinion is valued and your voice is heard. 

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Here is how you begin

  1. Get informed with our weekly "eVoter Newsletter" emailed to you (menu item on the left).
  2. Become a member by clicking 'Join' (top of this page). 
  3. Get acquainted with your League context (infographic below). 
  4. Attend virtual meetings of interest (using Calendars below). 
  5. Jump in and help with Advocacy events and Voter Services (Click on any Card below).

Advocacy

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Explore and Engage

Explore the many satisfying Activities  and ways in which you can serve communities in our area based on your time and availability. 

 

CHOOSE YOUR DATES AND YOUR ACTIVITIES BELOW
THEN SIMPLY CLICK 📝 AND ENGAGE

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Voter Services

#19 Voter Guides 📝Inform participation
○We develop Voter Guides with Ballot, Registration, and other information to inform voters about their choices. Fall activity.
#24 Election Day Phone Bank 📝Need a question answered?
○We provide Voting information during elections. Typically November.


Advocacy

#16 High School Voting Outreach 📝Educate young voters  
○Program to educate and signup new voters.
#17 Community Table Events 📝Which event?
○All year we have as Table at community events to hand out League Information and socialize at the same time!way to spread awareness about a cause.
#18 Candidate Forums 📝Suggest, participate
○We are key sponsors of candidate debates and forums. Fall activity.
#20 Election Protection 📝Join, protect elections!  
○Do you believe that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count? Then you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer. Fall activity.
#21 Advocacy Forums 📝Join us  
○Our Actions focus on the issues that 'Make Democracy Work' at all levels. We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but Advocacy is political. All Year.
#22 Community Presentations 📝Details here
○Presentations at community events.
#23 VoterGirl, Girl Scouts 📝Engage youth!
○Our volunteers work with Girl Scouts to help them earn citizenship badges.
#25 Your Questions and Suggestions 📝
○How can we reach eligible voters? What information are you looking for?
#26 Book Club 📝Join here
○Join us to get informed with reading and lively discussion.

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