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Mission Statement of the LWVVC
The League of Women Voters of Volusia County, LWVVC, is a nonpartisan political organization that
works to:
Encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
Influence public policy through citizen education and advocacy.
The League does not support or endorse any political party or candidate.
(See NonPartisan Policy)
The League does take positions on selected issues that
we study and discuss. When we have reached agreement on an issue, we take action to effect change.
Our goal is to empower citizens to shape better communities.
What Kinds of Issues Does the LWVVC Study?
We tackle issues at all three levels of government. In recent years, League members have delved
into these concerns and arrived at Positions.
- Health Care: What kind of reform is needed at the national level? How should it be financed?
- Preschool Education: What role should government play in providing quality child care?
- Taxes: Should Florida implement a state income tax?
- Public Schools: How much local control should be granted by the state?
- Florida’s Constitution: By what process should citizens be able to put proposed amendments on the ballot?
- Water: What is the quality of Volusia County’s water? Is our water supply adequate?
For a description of current LWVVC positions, see
Positions. For areas of
current study, see also Current Issues and Hot Topics.
For documents and studies prior to 2007, see Archived Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Does the LWVVC Serve Volusia County?
- Voter Service: Prior to elections we moderate live and televised candidate debates
and forums.
See
Fact Sheet for Candidates Forums
- Voter Registration: League members help register voters at locations throughout
the county.
- Voters Guide: We publish a free directory of elected officials and distribute
thousands of copies countywide.
- Citizen Information: Before elections, we provide speakers to explain the pros
and cons of ballot issues.
- Election Monitoring: Because we are known to be nonpartisan, we are asked
to monitor of the elections of other organizations.
- Service on Advisory Boards: Because League members are conversant on public
policy issues, we are often appointed to local and state committees and commissions.
- Looking for a Speaker? The League can provide speakers on the various subjects
studied by the LWVVC or on voter issues in general. For more information, call 386-238-7361
or email the LWVVC.
- Observer Corps: The LWVVC has an active Observer Corps of League volunteers
(photo of several loyal Observers) who
attend meetings of the various public entities in Volusia County to observe and ask questions for
clarification if needed. Want to get involved in helping the League of Women Voters of Volusia
make a difference in non-partisan politics?
Call 788-5651 to volunteer for the Observers Corps. This group of dedicated League members
observes City Commissions, County Commissions, Volusia County Commission, and critical committees
such as Smarth Growth, Water Alliance of Volusia (WAV), Volusia County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) Board and Committees, and other appointed commissions. We are there to assure
that voter concerns are being addressed. You are needed and you will feel proud of your
contributions. For more information, see also the
Observer Corps Code of Conduct.
What are LWVVC's current positions on issues?
See Current Positions and for current studies see
Current Issues and Hot Topics.
LWVVC BYLAWS
How Can I Become a Member?
Read and print out our membership form , or
Email us and ask for membership information to be
mailed to you, or
Phone our LWVVC number, 386-238-7361 and leave a message.
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President Sandra Horikami