About the Sussex LWV

About the Sussex LWV

The League of Women Voters of Sussex County, DE, Inc. (LWVSCDE), is a nonpartisan, grassroots, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In keeping with our mission to empower voters and defend democracy, we encourage informed and active participation in government and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

  • We envision an inclusive democracy where all Americans can see themselves represented in our government. 
  • We empower local voters through voter registration, candidate forums and debates, public education, the VOTE411 website, and advocating for free, fair and accessible voting systems.
  • We advocate for positive change and foster civil dialogue about important community issues like development, transportation, the environment, and civil liberties.
  • We monitor and report on local government, including the County Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • We bring members and the public together for education and socializing.
  • We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate.
  • We are not for Women Only!  

The Sussex LWV Board of Directors

At the Biennial meeting on May 17, 2025, LWVSCDE members reelected the current Board Officers to the 2-year term beginning July 1, 2025 -- that is, fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. In addition, members elected a number of new directors to the Board. Below we list both outgoing and incoming Officers and Directors.    

Officers (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027) 

  • Presiddent: B. Hedges-Goettl, president [at] sussexlwv.org
  • Vice President and Candidate Forums Director: L. Welle Malone, lwvscde.forums [at] gmail.com
  • Treasurer: P. Petchel, treasurer [at] sussexlwv.org
  • Secretary: A. Freeman, secretary [at] sussexlwv.org

Directors (July 1, 2025  - June 30, 2027)

  • Membership Committee Co-Chair: A. Osterdale, membership1 [at] sussexlwv.org
  • Membership Committee Co-Chair: K. Parker, lwvscde.membership.ka5 [at] gmail.com
  • Nominating Committee Chair: D. Mueller, nominations [at] sussexlwv.orgnominations [at] sussexlwv.org (
    )
  • Press Releases: J. Lord, jtlord1 [at] yahoo.com
  • Social Policy Co-Chair: M. Saunders, socialpolicy [at] sussexlwv.orgsocialpolicy [at] sussexlwv.org (
    )
  • Social Policy Co-Chair: K. Krozak, kristina.krozak [at] gmail.com
  • Voter Services Co-Chairs: Lyn Brown and Sue Curtin, voters [at] sussexlwv.org
  • Director At Large: C. King, charlottefking [at] aol.com

Off-Board Positions (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027)

  • Email Manager: W. Achenbaum, sussexlwv [at] gmail.com
  • Roster Manager: membership [at] sussexlwv.org

Contact Us: sussexlwv [at] gmail.com