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Winchester LWV Information

Mission
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages
the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through
education and advocacy.

Voters Service Policy
Through its Voters Service, the League provides non- partisan information on the
structure and function of government and on voting procedures, election issues,
and candidates.

Advocacy Policy
The League may take action on governmental measures and policies in the public interest.  The League gives sustained attention to issues chosen by its members and takes concerted action on these issues.  It does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.  Members are encouraged to work as individuals in political parties, although those doing so may not be either President or Chair of Voters Services of a local League.

Membership
Any citizen of the United States at least 18 years of age who subscribes to the purpose and policies of the League of Women Voters is eligible for membership.  A person may join by enrolling in a local League, or the National or State League.  The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is composed of members of local Leagues and of some members who live in communities where there are no local Leagues.  Members work on local, state, and national governmental issues through the local League.

Diversity Policy

In both principles and practices, the League of Women Voters of Winchester will promote inclusion.  There should be no barrier based on race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical challenges, age, or class in leadership, membership, or participation in any League sponsored activity. 

The Winchester League acknowledges that pluralism and diverse perspectives are necessary for responsible and representative decision-making.  The League welcomes diversity of all kinds, and pledges to promote an appreciation of the differences among us, visible and invisible.

Dues
The annual individual membership dues of the League of Women Voters of Winchester are $55 which cover only the cost of the National and State assessments and subscriptions to the National Voter and the Massachusetts Voter.

LOCAL PROGRAM

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WINCHESTER

Town Affairs

Support of measures to encourage the preservation of open space in Winchester.

Support of long-range land use planning in Winchester.

Support of efforts to upgrade the Aberjona River (1968)

Support the use of the special revenue provision of Proposition 2 ½ to maintain current levels of town services.  (1973)

Education     

Support efforts to provide quality education in Winchester including, if needed, an override of Proposition 2 ½ as one possible means of providing adequate revenues to maintain a quality school system. (1990)