Study/Action Committees

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For 2009–2010, the following Study and Action Committees are active.

Children and Families at Risk:  Study and advocate issues of importance to vulnerable children and families.

Community Outreach: Establish contacts with grassroots organizations in low voter-turnout communities to increase awareness of local issues and of how to influence outcomes; partner with other organizations of color.

Criminal Justice: Study alternatives to incarceration, progress on implementing the 2007 Criminal Justice Assessment recommendations, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Dane County Government: Study issues such as the size of the County Board, review LWVDC's county positions, review and revise the League's Dane County Government booklet.

Education: Study and advocate education issues at the local level.

International Relations: Participate in the LWVDC's Great Decisions discussion group on foreign policy issues.

Transportation and Land Use: Study and advocate public policy and goals on a local, state, and national basis.

Is there a public policy issue that you would like to study with the League? Contact the office administrator with your suggestion! This is YOUR League.