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501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. Tax ID: 91-1224769

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Email: info@lwvskc.org
Phone: (206) 329-4848
LWV of Seattle King County
1511 3rd Avenue, Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98101
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HomeAbout the League

About the League

Empowering Voters.

Defending Democracy.

Encouraging Informed and Active Participation in Government

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Formed one year after the national League of Women Voters was born out of the suffrage movement in 1920, the League of Women Voters has been at the forefront of numerous civic initiatives and accomplishments.

Membership

With approximately 420 members throughout King County, the League is one of the largest local LWV chapters in the United States. We are a volunteer, member-driven organization; anyone over 16 years of age may become a voting member. Non-voting memberships are available to all others. Joining the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County automatically confers membership at state and national levels.

The League is Nonpartisan

As an organization, the League does not support or oppose political parties or candidates.

The League is Political

The League takes action on selected governmental issues based on a firm foundation of positions derived from careful study. The League uses these positions as a basis to support or oppose governmental policies or ballot issues. The Board of Directors makes decisions to support, to oppose or to take no position on an issue.

The League is Grassroots

Members suggest subjects and issues for the agenda at program planning meetings in January of each year. At the annual meeting in May, members select which of these issues should be researched and studied. We actively solicit our members' opinions and study all viewpoints before the Board of Directors and members at annual meetings adopt any positions on issues.

Nonpartisan,

Political,

Grassroots


Diversity,

Equity,

Inclusion

A More Perfect Democracy

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

Candidate Debates and Community Forums

We sponsor free, nonpartisan candidate debates and organize periodic forums on ballot issues and other important civic concerns. The League also advocates on issues such as education, transportation, land use, ethics and healthcare. We do not rate or endorse political candidates.

A Resource for Our Community

The Speaker's Bureau is a group of League members prepared to speak on civic engagement and election issues, as well as moderate candidate debates. Request a speaker for your class or organization. The League also monitors elections for condo associations, resident councils, and other organizations. Request an election monitor.



Educate,

Advocate,

Empower

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