Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions

The principles that guide our organization...

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which:

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels
• builds citizen participation in the democratic process
• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy

We believe in:

• respect for individuals
• the value of diversity
• the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities

We will:

• act with trust, integrity and professionalism
• operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public
• take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership

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