About the League of Women Voters of the Mother Lode

OUR PLEDGE

WHAT IS THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS?

The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 as an outgrowth of the movement to give women the right to vote following the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing andidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members andthe public. To learn more about the League's 100-years of civil engagement click here.

Our fledgling Mother Lode unit was formed in 2017 and is operating under the guidance of the League of Women Voters of California until we establish ourselves as a fully independent chapter. At this time, we are proud to claim over 50 members. We are actively recruiting more members of all parties and gender to join us in promoting voter registration and informed participation in our democracy.

Please join us at one of our meetings held virtually over Zoom, the first Saturday of each month. We are an open and welcoming group, so don't hesitate to contact us at our email, lwvml@gmail.com or call us at 209-454-0904 for information about how to attend.

OUR MISSION

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

OUR VISION

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge
and the confidence to participate.

OUR VALUES

Empowered people create a more perfect democracy.

Respect, civility and diversity foster a greater democracy.

Grassroots, collective decision-making elevates the common good.

OUR GOAL

To empower citizens to shape better communities locally, regionally and worldwide.

OUR WORK

To act after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the
public intereston key community issues at all government levels.

To build citizen participation in the democratic process.

To engage our community in promoting positive solutions to
public policy issues through education and advocacy.

We operate in an open and effective manner to meet the
needs of those we serve, our members and the public.

We take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership.

We acknowledge our heritage as we seek out a path to the future.

We act with trust, integrity and professionalism.