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.

Voter Service 2004-2005

"Voter service" is the term League uses for its nonpartisan voter education activities. Voter service activities are undertaken every year as a vital part of the local League program. If you have questions about— or would be interested in becoming involved with—League voter service, contact the person whose name appears to the right of the activity of interest to you. Note that the League also distributes throughout the Snohomish County a variety of voter education materials that have been published by LWVWA, LWVUS, or the County Auditor. Distribution of these materials is important to the League, to voters, and to various government agencies. Contact us if you think you might be able to volunteer some of your time for distribution.
Candidate Forums Meetings are held to give citizens the opportunity to meet, hear, and question candidates running for public office. In October 2004, LWVSC arranged online forums for the candidates of the office of Secretary of State and Commissioner of Public Lands. more...	Pat Fogarty-Cramer
Candidate Statements on KSER League volunteers at the local public radio station record candidates' statements and ballot initiative discussions for broadcast.	Norma Bruns
Speakers' Bureau League speakers are available to present pros and cons on ballot issues and to speak on citizenship, voting, and the history of suffrage.	Pat Fogarty-Cramer
Voter Registration League volunteers distribute voter registration forms to over 300 sites in the county. These forms are also available on the County Auditor's website.	Dottie Villesvik
Workshops for Prospective Candidates The League has established a partnership with the County Auditor to encourage members of the community to run for public office by providing insight into the campaign process. A workshop is typically held each spring (contact the County Auditor for exact dates).	Pat Fogarty-Cramer
*Elected Officials Directory, They Represent You* (TRY)** Each year the League publishes a directory called They Represent You that lists all elected officials representing the citizens of Snohomish County at all levels. The directory is widely distributed around the county.	Betty Morrow
Know Your County Pamphlet The League has published a pamphlet describing how government works in Snohomish County. The pamphlet was most recently updated in January 2003.	Laura McCarty
Updated & Expanded Voter Information at LWVSC Website The LWVSC website offers information on local candidates and elections, links to government at all levels and other sites of interest, and answers to frequently asked voter questions including how government works.	Kim Baumgartner

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Updated October 18, 2004