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The League of Women Voters of Northwest Maricopa County


Our local northwest league was established in 1980. We serve voters in Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell, Wickenburg and Youngtown. We are currently meeting monthly via Zoom to discuss issues such as voter education, healthcare, water conservation and public education.

What Is The League of Women Voter's Mission?


The League of Women Voters is a 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.


What Does the League Do?


The League is a people's organization formed in 1920 from the movement that secured the right to vote for women. We operate at national, state and local levels through more than 800 states and local leagues, in all 50 states as well as DC, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political in that we engage in public policy discussions, education and advocacy, which operate in the political realm. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans.


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What Is the History of the League of Women Voters?


In her address to the National American Woman Suffrage Association's (NAWSA) 50th convention in St. Louis, Missouri, President Carrie Chapman Catt proposed the creation of a "league of women voters to finish the fight and aid in the reconstruction of the nation." The League of Women Voters was formed within the NAWSA, composed of the organizations in the states where suffrage had already been attained. The next year, on February 14, 1920 - six months before the 19th amendment to the Constitution was ratified - the League was formally organized in Chicago as the national League of Women Voters. Catt described the purpose of the new organization:

"The League of Women Voters is not to dissolve any present organization but to unite all existing organizations of women who believe in its principles. It is not to lure women from partisanship but to combine them in an effort for legislation which will protect coming movements, which we cannot even foretell, from suffering the untoward conditions which have hindered for so long the coming of equal suffrage. Are the women of the United States big enough to see their opportunity?"

Since its inception, the League has helped millions of women and men become informed participants in government. In fact, the first league convention voted 69 separate items as statements of principle and recommendations for legislation. Among them were protection for women and children, right of working women, food supply and demand, social hygiene, the legal status of women, and American citizenship. The League was one of the first organizations in the country officially recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization; it still maintains official observer status today.

Read the full history on The League of Women Voters US website

Why Should I Support the League of Women Voters?


The League is a grassroots organization providing every member with opportunities to learn about government, take action on public policy and educate others. We believe every that when everyone participates, our communities are stronger, safer and more vibrant. You can feel confident that your investment of time and money in our democracy will go further when you join the League.


Membership in the League of Women Voters is open to women and men age 16 and older. Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities. Members meet to discuss topics in an engaging, respectful setting. Through participation in League projects, you will:

  • Contribute valuable service to the community
  • Gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics
  • Discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community
  • Make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests


You can give as much or little time as your desire. Many members choose to support the League only with their annual dues. Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We cover a broad spectrum of issues and concerns; you may choose to become involved in one or more of them by actively participating in a group study, or listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.


You automatically become a member of LWV Arizona and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications along with the newsletter from the Northwest Maricopa County League of Women Voters called The Voter which is usually published 7 times each year . You will have the knowledge that you are adding your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

 

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