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OUR MISSION:

Empower Voters. Defend Democracy.

 

The League is a non-partisan, grassroots, organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy;  it does NOT endorse or oppose political candidates or parties at any level of government.

HOW WE STAND

After careful study and consensus, the League chooses to support OR oppose political issues.

The League is a nonprofit member organization, tax-deductible 501(c)3 corporation.

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League Information

*Note that some info is for Members Only


 LWVOC 2024-25 Budget  2024- 2025 LWVOC Program Plan  LWV 2025 Transformation Plan

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LWVOC BOARD of DIRECTORS

 

The Board meets the 3rd Monday monthly via Zoom until further notice.

Check our Calendar of Events for other League happenings.

 

Questions? Email president@lwvoc.org

President Kathy Schmitz

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League Organization

While the League urges its members to be politically active,

certain constraints are necessary in order to maintain the non-partisanship of the organization.

~We are a nonprofit member organization, tax-deductible 501(c)3 corporation.  

~Board officers and directors are elected at an annual meeting by League members. 

~2024-25 Board shown right (click for bios) 
~No Board member is a paid staff member of LWVOC.

 

Become a Member of the League

Our community depends on talented leadership for effective governance. League members gain experience working on issues that influence public policy. We are afforded opportunities to meet with elected officials, organize publicized events, and speak in front of large groups. 

Historically the League was formed to teach women how to exercise the power of their vote and this remains a core value today.  By joining, you automatically become a member of the League of Women Voters of Florida LWVFL and the League of Women Voters US LWVUS

JOIN HERE

 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

LWVOC subscribes to the LWVUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. Therefore, the LWVOC is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

We strive to have no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

 

Recommended by Executive Board, August 12, 2019