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The League of Women Voters of Wilmette is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Read more here about our mission, policies, and commitments to civil discourse as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Get To Know The Candidates
2021 Online voter guide now availableIn our ongoing commitment to promote democracy and inform Wilmette voters, the League has prepared an online Voter Guide for the April 6th municipal election. For each race, the candidates on the ballot were offered the opportunity to answer a common set of questions about priorities and issues in this election. Familiarize yourself with the candidates and download our sample Wilmette ballot to get ready to cast your vote!
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Candidate Forums On March 13th and 20th!
register now for our candidate forumsTo help the community learn about candidates and issues in our April 6th local elections, the LWV-Wilmette is partnering with the Wilmette Public Library to hold virtual candidate forums for all contested races on the ballot. The forum schedule is:
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Celebrate Women's History
march is women's history monthEvery year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Born out of the long struggle to guarantee women the right to vote, the League of Women Voters has spent 101 years helping shape our country’s political and social history. Click below for more Women's History information from the Library of Congress.
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Virtual Event March 10th
climate change is on the ballotAn advisory referendum question about a carbon fee and dividend policy is on the New Trier Township ballot this spring. On March 10 at 7 pm, a representative from the Citizens' Climate Lobby will join the LWV-Wilmette and the Wilmette Public Library to share information about what it means and why it matters. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. This event is open to all but registration is required.
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New Observer Reports For February 2021 Meetings
catch up on local governmentWe make it easy to stay informed by observing and reporting on local government board and committee meetings. See the latest reports on our Observer Corps page. This month's update covers meetings conducted in February 2021.
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