2025-2026 Priorities

Issues and Advocacy

In 2025-2026 LWV Wilmette is focusing on six  core advocacy  issues. 
Good Governance:

• Advocate for open and transparent governing bodies 
• Facilitate community understanding of the workings of our local governing boards  Coordinates Observer Corps activities

Environment:

• Contribute to robust village initiatives stemming from the Sustainability Plan 
• Strengthen ecology-based management of Park District natural areas 
• Work with partner organizations to protect local environment & the Great Lakes

Inclusive Community:

• Educate and advocate for policies that ensure greater inclusivity 
• Proactively advocate for local government policies to ensure greater inclusivity 
• Actively monitor the efforts to develop more inclusive and affordable housing

Fair Elections:

• Combat mis- and disinformation 
• Educate the community on electoral reforms (such as abolishing the Electoral College, ranked choice voting) 
• Advocate to address Voting Rights and fight voter suppression efforts
• Ensure every citizen has the right to participate in our electoral process

Access to Healthcare:
Identify potential educational and advocacy opportunities regarding equitable access to healthcare and access to healthcare information Including but not limited to: -

• reproductive healthcare 
• mental healthcare 
• gun violence prevention 
• ​public health issues and concerns

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calendar

LWV WNK Lunch & Lecture with Arne Duncan                                    April 30, 2026
LWV Cook County Annual Meeting                                                       May 5, 2026
LWV Wilmette Annual Meeting                                                              May 20, 2026
​LWV-US Biennial Convention, Columbus Ohio                                  June 25-28, 2026

​​The LWV of Wilmette, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed, active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

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