Taking Action by testifying before a governing body

For the League of Women Voters, Action can take many forms.  

Writing letters, testifying before a governing body, expressing League opinions via the media, such as letters to the editor, op-ed pieces,  holding a meeting on a timely political issue, lobbying – face to face, telephone, e-mail, letters, or by monitoring meetings, hearings, or legal proceedings on behalf of the League to determine if the letter and spirit of the law are being carried out.

League members can act both on current program positions and on Principles.   Over the years the League has developed positions at the national, state, and local levels.    Only after the consensus of members has been reached does the board formulate a position that expresses the League’s views and forms the basis for League action.  Once a position becomes part of the program it can be acted upon immediately.  A number of issues are identified as priority items and form the basis for the advocacy agenda.