LAND USE/COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING The League maintains a position that:   The concept of planning is a necessary and desirable adjunct of government to provide for orderly development. And that:   Regional planning as a necessary part of the total comprehensive planning process to provide for cooperation and coordination among political subdivisions. 

The League encourages members to get involved by participating in the comprehensive planning now being done by the governmental jurisdictions in Thurston County.  An informative article is being published in the VOTER newsletter. Here is the most recent article:   Voter Article January

Citizen input is being sought through 2025.  LWVTC will provide details of opportunities for attending hearings, reviewing documents, and submitting comments. Dates, jurisdictional contact, and additional  information is updated frequently. The opportunity to review and comment on the Tumwater Climate chapter draft is now available.  TCAT has provided details to assist your review.     Climate Chapter Review   
  

An advocacy priority for the League during the last several years has been the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.  We are currently working closely with the Thurston Climate Action Team and other local organizations to lend support for climate mitigation efforts by the major jurisdictions in the county.

There are many opportunities for action available
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We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

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League policies and positions guide all aspects of our work. Our two overarching policies: we are nonpartisan; we are fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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We are concerned that the values of the public good are not being given equal weight by local governments in land use decisions.

LOCAL GOOD GOVERNANCE

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