The principles that guide our organization...
Mission: Our mission is to empower voters and defend democracy.
Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.
Value: We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which:
- builds citizen participation in the democratic process.
- engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.
- acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels.
Non Partisan Policy
LWVH may take action on governmental measures and issues in the public interest. However, it shall not support or oppose any party or any candidate. No candidate’s literature may be distributed during LWVH’s sponsored programs. LWVH will allow distribution of literature after a formal program. For the complete version of our nonparatisan policiy with more detail click here.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity
Our beliefs include:
- 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
