The principles that guide the organization:

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 solutions 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 governmental 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

We will:

act with trust, integrity and professionalism

operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public

take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership

acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.