About the League

League of Women Voters^®
of Needham

About the League of Women Voters of Needham

What is our mission? How are we structured? What is our history?

Our Mission. Our By-Laws. Other Leagues. Our History.

Our Mission and Roles

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.

Voter Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.

Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.

The League of Women Voters, a membership organization, conducts action and advocacy and is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.
Our Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions guide our activities.

Our By-Laws

The League of Women Voters of Needham is guided by its by-laws.

Other League Organizations

Our members are also members of:

League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, and
League of Women Voters of the United States

See other Leagues in Massachusetts.

History of the League of Women Voters

Read a short history of the League of Women Voters.

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