The principles that guide our organization...

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which: 

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels.
• builds citizen participation in the democratic process. 
• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization which: 

• builds citizen participation in the democratic process.
• studies key community issues at all governmental levels in an unbiased manner.
• enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.

We believe in: 

• respect for individuals 
• the value of diversity 
• the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities 

We will: 

• act with trust, integrity and professionalism
• operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public 
• take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership 
• acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.

We are committed to the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We will continue to grow a diverse organization of shared power that considers and values all perspectives expressed when making decisions. We are creating a community of respect, celebration, and empowerment which enables all people to influence government through active participation in the political process.

The League of Women Voters of Kent is:

Committed to the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We will continue to grow a diverse organization of shared power that considers and values all perspectives expressed when making decisions. We are creating a community of respect, celebration, and empowerment which enables all people to influence government through active participation in the political process.