Mission:
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Roles:
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles:
-Voters 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.
To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, we use funds from the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization. The League of Women Voters, a membership organization, conducts action and advocacy and is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.
Goal:
The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.
Beliefs:
We believe in:
-respect for individuals
-the value of diversity
-the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities.