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About League of Women Voters of Denver

Purpose

The League of Women Voters of Denver is an unusual organization -- nonpartisan, grassroots, and multi-issue -- that is a recognized force in the community. As a nonpartisan organization, it encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Its goals are:

to establish positions on public policy through members' discussion and agreement
to influence public policies consistent with League positions
to monitor governmental bodies and commissions
to encourage citizen involvement in local, state and national government decisions
to promote participation in the election process

Program

Members of the Denver League study local issues that they chose. After a topic is selected, a committee does in-depth research and presents the information to the members. They then discuss the issue and come to general agreement on a course of action. The Denver League has positions on health care, education, natural resources, women’s issues and juvenile justice. Only after careful study and consensus does League advocate on any of these issues. The Denver League also participates in state and national programs.

Meetings

Leaguers deliberate about issues in one of two arenas, at unit meetings or general meetings. Small group discussions occur at the League’s units that meet at various times and places around the city, once or twice a month, September through May. General meetings are also held with informed members or outside speakers presenting the information.

Nonpartisan and Committed to Diversity

While the Denver League is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose candidates or political parties, it does take positions on issues and acts on them. Our League Positions are documented on the national, state, and local levels. See Advocacy for further information on our positions.

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equality, 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.

There shall be 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 characteristics that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.