Mission

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

OUR VISION

LWVWA Action Priorities
for the 2003 Legislative Session

We advocate and support:
Children
Support funding programs that promote safe and healthy development of children
Expand developmentally appropriate childcare, with availability of flexibility hours care, and infant/toddler care
Restore state subsidy funding which allows low-income parents additional access to quality child care
Support legislation that keeps children safe in the environment and in the home
Education
A review of the revenues required to continue implementation and provide full funding of education reform
Energy
Set standards for utilities to diversify their energy resources with renewable resources
Support energy bill assistance for low income households
Global Climate Change
Clean, renewable energy sources
Mass transit alternatives
State agencies' authority to mitigate greenhouse gases
Establishment of a state greenhouse gas registry
Government
A fully funded Public Disclosure Commission with sufficient enforcement power
Protecting the right of all citizens to vote, encouraging all citizens to vote
Growth and Sustainability
Full and fair implementation of GMA, SMA and SEPA
Protection of our marine and fresh water resources
Emphasis on sustainability in community including equitable and efficient safe drinking water supplies and economic development legislation
Gun Control
Support legislation to close the gun show loophole and reduce illegal access to firearms
Health Care
Develop and implement a prescription drug purchasing pool
Reproductive Rights
Action to protect the constitutional right to privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices
Taxes
A balanced, fair, flexible and economically sound tax system
Transportation
A balanced transportation system including appropriate infrastructure
Welfare
Assure that all people's basic needs are met
Provide adequate help with quality child care and transportation
Provide education and training essential for family-wage employment
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