Mission Statement
The League of Women Voters of Seattle, 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.
Membership
The League is a volunteer, member-directed organization of men and women. Any citizen over 18 may become a member of the League. Joining the League of Women Voters of Seattle automatically confers membership at state and national levels and with that membership comes the opportunity to work on local, state, regional and national issues.
The League is Non-Partisan
As an organization, the League does not support or oppose political parties or candidates.
The League is Political
The League takes action on selected governmental issues based on a firm foundation of positions derived from careful study. The League uses these positions as a basis to support or oppose governmental policies or ballot issues. The Board of Directors makes decisions to support, to oppose or to take no position on an issue.
The League is Grassroots
Members suggest subjects and issues for the agenda at program planning meetings in January of each year. At the Annual Meeting in May, members select which of these issues should be researched and studied.
We actively solicit our members' opinions and study all viewpoints before the Board of Directors and members at Annual Meeting accept positions on issues.