A Voice for Citizens, A Force for Change
The mission of the League of Women Voters is to encourage informed and active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Making Democracy Work
The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan -it neither supports or opposes
any political party.
The League may take political action on
issues on which member agreement has been reached
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However, certain League officers and chairs are precluded from active partisan activities during their term as a League board member
Membership Meeting - Sept. 23, 2010
Come Join us for "Know Your League" with LWVO President Meg Flack. The meeting will be at the Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive off Boston Mills Rd. at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrating 90 Years of a Stronger Democracy
LWV of Hudson Recognizes Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
This August 26 marks the 90th anniversary of the constitutional amendment that granted women the
right to vote. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters—founded the same year women achieved this
right—celebrates Women’s Equality Day by remembering this historic achievement, and looking
forward to greater civic participation and healthy debate on the issues that matter most to
our communities.
“On this Women’s Equality Day, we take time to recognize not only the historic 19th Amendment,
but the tremendous progress we’ve made over the last 90 years in expanding and protecting voting
rights,” said national League president Mary G. Wilson. “Generation after generation, the work
of League of Women Voter members across the country is a testament to the incredible legacy
of the 19th Amendment.”
“But our work is not done,” Wilson continued. “As we face new and even greater challenges
as a nation, the League continues to recruit and organize active, local leaders who are
dedicated to safeguarding democracy. These leaders are in your communities, engaging elected
officials as we work together to find viable solutions.”
“The League of Women Voters of Hudson believes that the hands-on work of an engaged citizenry
can and does lead to civic improvement at all levels of government,” says Belinda Wing.
“Women’s Equality Day is a celebration of such a basic part of our democratic process—the
right to vote—and the opportunities to channel that power into real, lasting change,
starting at the grassroots level.”
“The League of Women Voters of Hudson has worked for 71 YEARS to safeguard democracy
through expanded civic engagement.” Belinda Wing said. “As an League member, you have
the opportunity to have a profound, direct and positive impact on the issues that matter
most to our community, and what better day than the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to
get involved?” More information can be found on this LWV Hudson website.
