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THE GUNNISON AREA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.

There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide. The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters Education Fund operate at the national level with grassroots support from state and local Leagues.

The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by the consensus of its members nationwide. The 900 state and local Leagues comprise a vast grassroots lobby corps that can be mobilized when necessary.

Over time, the League’s legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.

Our Mission Statement

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

The Gunnison Area LWV

The Gunnison Area League of Women Voters is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, as it was founded in 1977. From that time to the present, many Gunnison Area women have been carrying out the mission of the League by studying issues important to citizens of our valley, conducting informational and advocacy forums and actively trying to increase voter registration and participation. In the spirit of inclusion, men are now welcome to be members of the LWV. The Gunnison Area League is always accepting new members. Please email us at: contact_us@lwvgunnison.org for more information about our League.