League Principles

Whatever the issues, the League believes that government policy, programs and performance must meet these criteria:

  • Competent personnel with clear responsibilities

  • Coordination among agencies and levels of government

  • Adequate financing

  • Effective enforcement

  • Well-defined channels for citizen input and review

Read LWVDC positions and statements in the following areas:

Government Responsibilities and Procedures
Administration of Justice
Social Policy
Natural Resources
School Districts

Read LWVWI positions: 

By topic  |  As a downloadable PDF | 2018 Summary (still current)

Read LWVUS positions:

Impact on Issues 2022–2024 Full document (162 pages), or download individual sections by clicking below.

Table of Contents and Introduction
Taking Action: Working Together to Influence Public Policy
Principles
Summary of Policy Positions
Representative Government
International Relations
Natural Resources
Social Policy