Our Mission
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The purposes of the League are:
The purposes of the League are:
- To establish positions on public policy through members' research, study and consensus and/or concurrence.
- To take concerted actions that secure and support policies consistent with League positions.
- To enhance citizen participation in federal, state and local government decisions.
- To increase citizen participation in the election process.
civil discourse
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette stands firm in its commitment to civil and informed discourse. We ask our community to recommit to engaging with each other and our civic leaders at all times with civility and respect. Read our full statement
diversity, equity and inclusion
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.
Non-Partisanship Policy
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization; we do not support political parties or candidates. After study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest. To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, we use funds from the League of Women Voters of Wilmette Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization. The League of Women Voters, a membership organization, conducts action and advocacy and is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.
join the leagueNew members are always welcome, regardless of the time of year! Our new program year begins July 1st, so it is the best time to join for a full twelve months of activities! If you have any questions about joining, please feel free to email Membership Co-Chairs at membershiplwvwil@gmail.com. If you are ready, please proceed to the online membership registration page.
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