Mission Statement

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League of Women Voters is:

Nonpartisan but political

The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. The League registers voters, encourages voter participation and educates citizens by sponsoring candidate forums and providing a directory of elected officials.

Your local League

The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties is very active, Anyone, male or female, 18 years or older, may join. Our League is grassroots-oriented. Members themselves choose which public policy issues will be targeted for study and action. Our schedule is flexible. Meetings and events are held at different times of the day and week.

Multi-issue

The League studies a broad variety of topics ranging from local school issues to international relations. As a result, the League may take further action and host a community forum, disseminate information to the public or join a coalition.

Influential

The League lobbies elected officials and works with other organizations to press its agenda at the local, state and national levels.

When you join the League you...

Act on issues of concern to you.

• Learn how government works and how to make your voice heard.

• Build your network of personal and professional contacts.

• Develop skills and expertise that will enhance your resume and open doors to new experiences.

• Gain access to information about your community, county and state.

• Become a member of our local League, as well the League of Women Voters of Michigan and the Leagie of women Voters of the United States.
  

Who joins the League?

VOTERS who want to make government more responsive and accessible. PROFESSIONALS who want to share their skills and expertise. PARENTS who want to learn about and influence the world that their children will inherit. NEWCOMERS and anyone else who wants to learn about the hot issues in their community. WOMEN and MEN interested in developing skills in leadership, conflict resolution, lobbying and public speaking.

Please note our tax deduction restrictions:

Because we lobby, membership dues and contributions to the League of Women Voters are not tax deductible. However, contributions to the League's Education Fund are tax deductible.