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Who are we? What do we do?

The League of Women Voters of Holland Area is a non-partisan organization working to empower voters and defend democracy. We provide information about the voting process, hold candidate forums, sponsor voter registration drives, publish voter guides and maintain the VOTE411 website. These are are just a few examples of our league’s activities.

We do not support or oppose any candidates. We do study issues and take positions on those issues. One example is the League’s support of Proposal 2 – Promote the Vote 2022, the amendment to Michigan’s Constitution that was approved by voters in November.

We have just over 100 members – both men and women. League members have a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. They support the work of the league by volunteering for events, attending meetings, helping with activities, and studying issues.

Membership is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old. Interested in learning more or joining us for a meeting? Have a question? Contact us!

We Need Your Help!

2024 was a busy year election year. There are still things to do. Join an advocacy committee that will examine a specific local issue and develop an action plan. Read about it in the following article

Nonmembers please consider joining us by clicking on Become a Member at the top of the page.

Volunteering is a great way to meet other League Members and to attend interesting events in the Holland Community.
Click here to see how you can help.
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Open Positions

LWV Lake Michigan Region Conference Report

Gail Berner, Advocacy Chair, attended the 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference in Manistee, Michigan Preserving & Protecting Lake Michigan: Restoration, Climate & Line 5 October 25-26, 2024. She shared the following information learned from the conference in her report HERE

Contact Gail Berner for questions or interest in https://www.lwvlmr.org.

Join a Task Force Today

Please volunteer to join an Advocacy committee to examine the following local issues and develop some action plans. While there are many topics to explore, we want to focus our initial efforts on the following areas which align with LWV positions at the state and/or national level.

1. Civic education: We aim to enhance civic education for all voters, particularly young voters, empowering them with the confidence and motivation to make their voices heard through voting.
2. Immigration: We plan to collaborate with local organizations to deepen our understanding at this very precarious time for many families in our community.
3. Water resources and climate action: There are multiple facets to investigate, including the quality of our drinking water and the health of local ecosystems. Since Michigan is the only state without septic regulations, it is important to learn about local regulations. The League supports climate goals consistent with the best available climate science to ensure a stable climate for future generations.

Please contact Gail Berner, Advocacy chair gfberner@gmail.com with questions, or to sign up for a task force.

We look forward to your involvement!

Want to Contact an Elected Official?

Find your federal, state, or county officials and let them know what you think. See who they are and how to contact them by entering your address. Your opinion matters!

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ .

Because Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization,
encourages informed and active participation in government,
works to increase understanding of major policy issues,
and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League never supports or opposes candidates,
but we do take positions on issues that we have studied
and come to consensus on at a local, state and national level.

Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.

Join Us!

It's easy to join! (Join Us Now) Have questions?
Email the League at membership@lwvholland.org .We'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.

If you prefer to (Donate Now) without joining our organization, we would appreciate your support.