Open, accountable, adequately funded, well-functioning local governments. 

• LWVOP supports open, transparent, and accessible process for appointments to local government boards, committees, and commissions.
• The LWVOP supports adequate funding and staffing for the Oconee and Pickens County Election Commission.

LWVOP Program and Action Steering Committee
Local Program Priorities Recommendations FY2025/2026

Priority: Civic Education and Engagement 

Over 20 years ago, the League of Women Voters launched Making Democracy Work®, a campaign focusing on five key indicators of a healthy democracy. Two of these indicators are civic education and civic participation — because, as a nonpartisan voting rights and democracy policy organization, the League knows civic information and involvement are key to a healthy American democracy.

• Promote Community Dialogues to bridge political divide.
• Establish Observer Corp  to determine where electorate and public officials are lacking information/civic education.
• Continue existing voter education activities (VOTE 411, Candidate Forums, TheVoter, letters to the Editor).