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Local action for promoting democracy

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue or advocates for a cause when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. Positions result from a process of study. Any given study, whether it be National, State, or Local, is thorough in its pursuit of facts and details. As the study progresses, a continuing discussion of pros and cons of each situation occurs. Prior to the results of the study being presented to the general membership, study committee members fashion consensus questions that are then addressed by the membership. Additional discussion, pro and con, takes place as members (not part of the study committee) learn the scope of the study. After the members reach consensus, the board forms positions based on that consensus. It is the consensus statement -- the statement resulting from the consensus questions -- that becomes a position. Firm action or advocacy can then be taken on the particular issue addressed by the position. Without a position, action/advocacy cannot be taken.

Local Action for promoting democracy

Once monthly forums are held on the fourth Thursday of the month starting at 6:00pm. These forums feature speakers on issues of local concern. See the Calendar for current forums.

Current Issues being discussed

Current issues of concern to the League of Women Voters of Thurston County are: Dioxin in the Port of Olympia, Shoreline Management, The Olympia Isthmus, Global warming, Alternative energy, Universal health coverage, Growth Management

Initiative 1098

League members are collecting signatures for Initiative 1098 (see the June VOTER for more information about this initiative). The State League of Women Voters approved a position in favor of it. Virginia Matson is coordinating volunteers to gather signatures at the Evergreen State College graduation on Friday, June 11, and the University of Washington graduation, Saturday, June 12. Please contact ginny@scattercreek.com or 360-459-1767 to help with this.

Know who you are voting for

Current candidates for local election are interviewed by the League. These interviews are televised and available on TCTV, the local public events channel. Check the calendar for viewing times.

Legislative Advocacy

Based upon League positions on issues of importance both locally and nationally, League members work with members of the State Legislature and local governments.Presently the issues with League positions can be located at the following website: http://www.lwvwa.org/lwvwatopics.

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