About the League of Women Voters of Denver

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The League of Women voters of Denver, a nonpartisan organization, encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Its general objectives are:

To establish positions on public policy through members' participation and agreement.
To take concerted actions that secure public policies consistent with League positions.
To enhance citizen participation in federal, state, and local government decisions.
To increase citizen participation in the election process.

VOTER SERVICE

The League is organized around two main functions: Voter Service and Program. Voter Service provides an important function for the Denver community and is an extension of our nonpartisan policy. We provide the public with factual and unbiased information about the government and politics, which guides citizens to their own opinions on candidates and issues and promotes more active participation of citizens in government. Voter Service includes providing information on candidates and issues at election time, encouraging eligible voters to register and understand the value of declaring a party, sponsoring nonpartisan candidate meetings, and encouraging citizens to exercise their right and privilege to vote on Election Day. Non- election year Voter Service work consists of briefings or workshops on the structure and functions of various levels of government for our members and other groups and observing and reporting on some 25 governmental agencies. In all Voter Service Activities, we are neutral.

PROGRAM

League Program deals with a multitude of other topics through which we educate and advocate. League committees work year-round on topics which include GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, NATURAL RESOURCES, CITY ISSUES, HEALTH, WOMEN'S AND FAMILY ISSUES, EDUCATION, AND LEGISLATION.

Throughout the year, these committees "brief" the rest of the organization, and sometimes the public, on timely topics in a well-researched and objective manner. Only after careful study and consensus does League take positions on any of these issues. There is usually at least one consensus a year. Once established, the national, state, or local League positions and standards can be the basis for action. Publications describing League positions at all levels are available at our office.

The year's calendar indicates the scope of our interests. Members can attend any of these briefings in person or hear them summarized in units around the city.