League of Women Voters of Palo Alto Information

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto. Mission: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, political organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Nonpartisan Policy: The League does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. Any use of the League of Women Voters’ name or logo in campaign advertising or literature is prohibited. Voting membership is open to all (citizens and non-citizens) who have reached the age of sixteen. The LWV has two separate and distinct purposes: Voter Services and Advocacy: Voter Services (Citizen Education & Voter Registration): We work to provide fair and unbiased, nonpartisan voter information about elections, ballot issues, candidate opinions, the voting process, and public policy issues. For these activities, the League uses money from its Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation (a nonprofit educational organization). Action/Advocacy: We advocate for or against public policy issues after study by its members and adoption of positions. The League may take action on governmental measures, policies and process in the public interest after study and consensus. For these activities, the League uses its own funds as nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation (a membership organization that conducts advocacy and action). Visit us at www.lwvpaloalto.org Keep up with all our news and events on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PaloAltoLeague/