Advocacy

League Positions

What is a Position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

LWVYC Local Positions

The following links are to archived files of Woodland postions taken over the years. This page is in progress. Please check back, attend meetings and/or sign up for our newsletter to receive updates.

Since 1975, LWV Woodland has taken a position on nine County issues.

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Six City of Woodland positions have been adopted on the issues of:

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