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About the League of Women Voters

As a grassroots organization, the League of Women Voters is organized at the local, county, state and national levels. The Rivertowns League, accordingly, both contributes to and derives strength from the League of Women Voters of Westchester, NY, the League of Women Voters of New York State, and the national League of Women Voters. Although we officially represent just the communities of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Irvington, we eagerly welcome members from neighboring communities as well.

The League of Women Voters is, at all levels, a nonpartisan, multi-issue, grassroots organization that encourages informed, active participation of citizens in local, county, state and national governments. It is unique among such organizations in its strict nonpartisanship — it supports and opposes issues but not particular candidates or political parties. Among many other activities, the League:

· Educates citizens about issues, legislation and candidates, as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens and encourages individual participation in the political process, including registering citizens to vote

· Prepares and circulates Voter Guides at election  time and sponsors candidate debates and public issue forums

· Monitors government activities from local to national

· Analyzes issues objectively, and, upon reaching a consensus, takes action, lobbies, and testifies regarding those issues

LOCAL PROGRAM 2010 – 2011

1. Develop an outreach plan for new residents to introduce them to league and government programs and facilities.

2. Review Master Plans and advocate adoption by each of the villages.

3. Support village manager form of government, village financing and services. Support citizen participation in village planning.

4. Land use: Support village planning for affordable housing, open space, and waterfront.

5. Support services of village libraries and provide educational and informational forums related to community needs.

6. Support local fair housing initiatives and measures to increase local affordable housing.

7. School issues: Continue outreach to students. When financially feasible, provide scholarships to graduating seniors from each high school.

8. Continue to monitor and support riverfront planning in each of the villages. Determine ways in which the league can promote riverfront planning that balances local land use, environmental, and revenue generating concerns.

9. Promote awareness of LWVR positions and activities through statements to village boards; letters to the editors; observer corps; and contacts with other civic organizations.