League of Women Voters of  the
Lewis-Clark Valley
P.O. Box 178 Lewiston, Idaho 83501

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What We Do

Voter Service/Citizen Information activity is directed toward encouraging citizens to register and vote and to participate in government and politics. The League does this by sponsoring debates and providing nonpartisan information about voting procedures, candidates and ballot issues. Voter Service projects are eligible for funding through LWV Education Fund.

Study: One of the reasons for the political effectiveness of the League is its reputation for thorough study. Members study and discuss the issues in small units so that everyone has an opportunity to express an opinion. Complete facts, the pros and cons, are researched before consensus and action.

Action: The League of Women Voters is an action group. However, it may take action only on issues which have been extensively studied and on which the members are agreed.
When the League has a position on any issue, separate material is published to promote the League's stand. This is not funded by the Education Fund to ensure the distinction between League Action and Voter Service information.

Action includes...

...providing information to members and the public
...building public opinion
...supporting or opposing legislation

Action methods include...

...lobbying
...testifying at public hearings
...use of public forums
...media coverage
...panel discussions
...League publications
...letters to public officials

It is the responsibility of each League Board to direct and plan League Action which may include "calls for Action" to the membership.

Click here to find information on what you as a member can do.

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