For more than 85 years, the League of Women Voters has been an influential voice on issues such election reform, ethics in leadership, transportation, education, land use, civil rights and more. The League is a volunteer run organization led by everyday citizens who are passionate about the work of the League.
League of Women Voters advocacy is based on member study and agreement on selected issues and involves concerted efforts to achieve public policies consistent with League positions.
Ballot Issues for the August 19th 2008
The Seattle LWV has not taken a position on any of the measures on the August 19th ballot.
Lobby Team
Each year, the League organizes a lobby day to fight for issues that we have taken a stand on. Lobby days generally include a briefing on the issues, meeting with legislators and attending committee meetings or hearings. The Lobby Team stays active during the legislative session.
Letters and Testimony
The League of Women Voters of Seattle regularly communicates positions on public issues through letters and testimony to elected officials.
Letters and testimony from July 1, 2005 and later are available online. Communications previous to July 1, 2005 are available for review in the League office. See City of Seattle letters and testimony and King County letters and testimony.