Our Positions

Below are all of our positions.

What is a Position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

Mason County Positions

CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

Submitted by Mason County in June 2020.

Position

The LWVMC Climate Change Committee’s mission is to increase awareness of climate change and its projected impacts on our local economy, environment, and quality of life; to evaluate local, state, and national energy/climate change initiatives and legislation; and to coordinate with other organizations advocating for policies to lessen and forestall climate change impacts.
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LEAGUE POSITION ON REFERENDUM 90

Submitted by Mason County in October 2020.

Position

The LWV Washington State and LWV Mason County supports Approval of Referendum 90
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Looking Toward the November Ballot: Referendum 90: Washington State Position

Submitted by Mason County in September 2020.

Position

While this November’s ballot will not contain any initiatives, it will include one referendum, Ref. 90. This referendum will ask voters to approve or reject ESSB 5395 (Comprehensive Sexual Health Education), which passed the legislature and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee in March 2020. The LWVWA recommends a vote to approve ESSB 5395 on the ballot.
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MASON COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS STANCE AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM AND VIOLENCE.

Submitted by Mason County in August 2020.

Position

Virginia Case: "In these trying times, the League’s commitment to democracy requires us to speak out against racism and violence. I hope you will join me in this commitment by doing the work required of us to be an anti-racist organization".
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Mason Health Letter of Response to Mason County LWV

Submitted by Mason County in October 2020.

Position

In this letter, Eric Moll, Mason Health CEO and Superintendent of Public Health District No. 1 of Mason County, responds to the League regarding environmental sustainability and climate change.
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Reducing Threats to Orcas. Washington State LWV Position

Submitted by Mason County in September 2020.

Position

The LWV of Washington recently signed on to a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requesting that the U.S. Navy reduce the threat to southern resident orcas during weapon system testing and training proposed in this orca habitat. Orcas are the largest dolphin species, and the southern residents live along the Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia coasts.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT- HOME RULE CHARTER

Submitted by Mason County in June 2020.

Position

League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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All Mason County Subscribed Positions

Climate Change

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

State and local Leagues, and individual League members, have a critical role to play in helping to limit future climate change and protect the planet.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.
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Meeting Basic Human Needs

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that one of the goals of social policy in the United States should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty.
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NATURAL RESOURCES

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
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SOCIAL POLICY

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice, and the health and safety of all Americans.
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United Nations

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports a strong, effective United Nations and endorses the full and active participation of the United States in the UN system.
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