Issues - Local Program

Issues - Local Program

LWV Delaware County ILO 2020-2021 Local Program

  1. Action to ensure voting and election procedures in Delaware County protect and enhance the right to vote of every eligible citizen including measures to ensure every voter has access to the information they need to vote. 

  1. Action to support the formation of a Delaware County Department of Public Health. 

  2. Determine the scope of need in Delaware County for servicesfor those with mental health / mental disability needs.  

  3. Action to improve environmental quality--air, water, land use, waste disposal, preservation of open space.  

  4. Monitor the goals of the Regional Adolescent Sleep Needs Coalition regarding later school start times for adolescents.

  5. Monitor proposals for new natural gas operations in Delaware County with emphasis on safety, environmental impact and quality of life.

  6. Action to improve environmental quality--air, water, land use, waste disposal, preservation of open space.  

  7. Support changes to Delaware County’s Home Rule Charter to provide for enhanced representation for all voters, more opportunity to take part in the budget process, and citizen initiation of proposed county referenda.

  8. Action to promote responsiveness, accountability, efficiency, and economy in county government.

  9. Support efforts to secure fair and affordable housing and increased housing supply for low- and moderate-income persons.

  10. A study of the Delaware County Prison System. 

How Does The League Select Issues for Emphasis?

In League, Program means the issues that we choose for concerted study, education and action at local, state and national levels. Program can include both education and action.

The Program Planning process is part of what makes the League a grassroots organization; each League member has the opportunity to influence the selection of issues where the local, state, and national League will focus time, talent and money.

Every two years, members of local Leagues engage in Program Planning. Based on the results of this, the Board of Directors makes recommendations to the biennial convention delegates about the program to be adopted for the coming two year period.