Who we are... in brief
The
League is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is to
promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation of citizens in government and to act on selected
governmental issues.
The League
of Women Voters of Alabama advocates for positions that we believe will
strengthen our democracy and improve the quality of life for all
Alabama citizens. We never promote a candidate or political party.
Through our Education Fund, we encourage participation in the
democratic process and educate citizens regarding public issues. Our
members are both women and men.
The League
is financed by membership dues and contributions of interested
citizens. Membership is open to anyone of voting age. Membership in
LWVAL includes membership in the League of Women Voters of the United
States. Local League membership is also available in the areas of
Auburn, Baldwin Co., Birmingham, Gadsden, Mobile, Montgomery, and
Tuscaloosa.
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Mission
The League
of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the
informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to
increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and
influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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Principles of the League of Women Voters
- The
League of Women Voters believes in representative government and in the
individual liberties established in the Constitution of the United
States.
- The
League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon
the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that
governmental bodies protect the citizen's right to know by giving
adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making
public records accessible.
- The
League of Women Voters believes that every citizen should be protected
in the right to vote; that every person should have access to free
public education which provides equal opportunity for all; and that no
person or group should suffer legal, economic or administrative
discrimination.
- The
League of Women Voters believes that efficient and economical
government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of
responsibility, adequate financing and coordination among the different
agencies and levels of government.
- The
League of Women Voters believes that responsible government should be
responsive to the will of the people; that government should maintain
an equitable and flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation
and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in
the solution of economic and social problems which affect the general
welfare, promote a sound economy and adopt domestic policies which
facilitate the solution of international problems.
The League
of Women Voters believes that cooperation with other nations is
essential in the search for solutions to world problems, and that the
development of international organization and international law is
imperative in the promotion of world peace.
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Vision, Beliefs and Intentions
The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization, which:
- Acts
after study and member agreement to achieve solution in the public
interest on key community issues at all government levels.
- Builds citizen participation in the democratic process.
- Engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization, which:
- Builds citizen participation in the democratic process.
- Studies key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner.
- Enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management.
We believe in:
- Respect for individuals.
- The value of diversity.
- The empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities.
- The power of collective decision-making for the common good.
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