The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV of Oconee and Pickens Counties is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. READ MORE

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Preparation for the LWVOP Judicial Reform
meeting April 1, 2025

Please review the document links below as the league prepares for the special consensus meeting on Judicial Reform on April 1, 2025. The league's input will be used to help shape the international position.

• Judicial Representation
• Supreme Court Legitimacy
• Structural Reforms for the Supreme Court
• Shadow Docket
• Judicial Ethics and Enforcement
• What is Stare Decisis and Binding Precedent?
• Recusal
• Financial Disclosure Requirements for Federal Judges and Justices
• Judge Shopping
• Judiciary Consensus Questions

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Suggested/Approved LWVSC Positions
LWVOP Jan. 21, 2025 Meeting

The consensus from the membership meeting recommended adopting the positions found in The LWVSC Program and Action Agenda 2023-25. In addition to these positions, the following recommendations will be presented to the LWVSC Board for consideration at the Convention. READ MORE ...

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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Would you consider a totally different kind of New Year’s resolution?  One that increases your ability to affect your local government?  Would you resolve to attend a single meeting of local elected government body? You have many to choose from – county council, school board, library board, election commission, or city/town council. You will find information on these meetings here.

You may be surprised at the topics discussed and the extent to which these meetings affect you and your community. And, when the meeting is over, resolve to introducing yourself to your representative and thank them for their service. Our elected representatives put in many hours preparing for meetings and meeting the needs of our neighbors. They don’t get thanked often enough.  You could even super-size your resolution by attending a second meeting (or more!).

Best wishes for an informed and interesting New Year.