Our Mission
Empowering Voters
Defending Democracy
Our Vision.
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire,
the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate..
Our Roles
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization.
The LWV encourages informed and active participation in government.
It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.
• Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues, and we organize candidate forums. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
• Action/Advocacy: While the League is non-partisan, we use our Program Positions (see below) to advocate for or against particular policies and legislative proposals.
Our Issues
We are a grassroots organization. Our LWV Program consists of public issues chosen by members for study and ultimate action.
As a study progresses, study team members fashion consensus questions that will then be addressed by the full League membership.
Through discussion, League members reach consensus.
From member consensus, the board drafts a position statement for member approval.
If no position is adopted, action/advocacy on that issue cannot be taken.
Read our program positions on Boulder County issues (PDF)
Read our statewide LWVCO program positions
Download our national LWVUS program positions in PDF.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The League of Women Voters of Boulder County (LWVBC), its board and volunteers, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender expression, or military status. LWVBC in all its activities reflects these principles in value and practice.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
LWV 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.
Bylaws of the LWVBC
Read the Bylaws of the LWVBC in PDF (5p.).
Our Strategic Plan
Beginning in 2015, the Board of Directors and other leaders have met each summer to plan the LWVBC's role in Making Democracy Work for All! in Boulder County.
Annual Meeting Packet
Read information for our 2019 annual membership meeting
May 11, 2019 (PDF)
Archived:
2018 annual membership meeting - May 12, 2018
2017 annual membership meeting - May 6, 2017