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The League of Women Voters of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] was founded in 1946 to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years.  
The League of Women Voters of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] was founded in 1946 to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years.  
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{{Wikipedia link|League_Of_Women_Voters|whylink=outsidearea|about=Leagues of Women Voters}}
Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. Activities include candidate forums, a voter guide, voter registration, and a guide to locally-elected officials. Members and public are invited to monthly Community Dialogues and annual Legislative Luncheon (first Friday in January).  Committees include:  International Relations/Federal Government; Natural Resources; and Women's Issues.


In September 2012, the [[League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle]] has officially merged with the [[Fluvanna County League of Women Voters]].  The group is now known as the [[League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area]]. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District]]: the [[City of Charlottesville]], as well as [[Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna County]], [[Greene County]], [[Louisa County]] and [[Nelson County]].<ref>{{cite web|title=League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/sep/19/area-leagues-women-voters-merge-ar-2218835/|author=|work=|publisher=Daily Progess|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</ref>  
In September 2012, the [[League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle]] officially merged with the [[Fluvanna County League of Women Voters]].  The group is now known as the [[League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area]]. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District]]: the [[City of Charlottesville]], as well as [[Albemarle County]], [[Fluvanna County]], [[Greene County]], [[Louisa County]] and [[Nelson County]].<ref>{{cite web|title=League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/sep/19/area-leagues-women-voters-merge-ar-2218835/|author=|work=|publisher=Daily Progess|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</ref>  
 
Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. Activities include candidate forums, voter registration, and a guide to locally-elected officials. Members and public are invited to monthly Sunday Seminars and annual "Meet and Greet Your Legislators".  Committees include:  International Relations/Federal Government; Natural Resources; and Firearms Safety Task Force.
 
Visit our new website:  lwv-cva.org and explore the many facets and activities of the League!


==Mission statement==
==Mission statement==
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in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy
in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy
through education and advocacy."
through education and advocacy."
==Publications==
"Water in the New Millennium"




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(434) 970-1707
(434) 970-1707


(434) 970-1708 (fax)
email: lwv@lwv-cva.org


email: lwv@lwv-cva.org
website: lwv-cva.org
[[image:LWV_Board_Media.JPG|300px|right|]]


==Board of Directors==
==Board of Directors==
*[[Deborah Brooks]], President  
*[[Kerin Yates]], President  
*[[Sue Lewis]], Vice President  
*[[Rosalie Simari]], Vice President  
*[[Maggie Hoover]], Secretary   
*[[Maggie Hoover]], Secretary   
*[[Rosalie Simari]], Treasurer
*[[Anne H. Claar]], Treasurer
Here's a photo taken at the September 2011 Board of Directors meeting. Those attending were (left to right): Gerry Kruger, Community Engagement; Michele Kellermann, Webmaster and Newsletter Editor; Debora Hoard, Voters Service; Mimi Bender, Women's Issues; Pat Hurst, President; Marge Cox, Treasurer; Sue Lewis, Vice President; Linda Goodling, Natural Resources; Marie Krizek, Membership
 
<ref>{{cite web|title=League of Women Voters of Charlottesville/Albemarle 2011-13 Board of Directors|url=http://lwv.avenue.org/board.html|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville/Albemarle League of Women Voters|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=August 10, 2011}}</ref>
 


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:15, 28 December 2017

The League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle County was founded in 1946 to encourage public participation in all levels of government. The organization is non-partisan and has never endorsed or supported a candidate for public office. However, the group has taken political positions through the years.

Wikipedia text.jpg An article on Wikipedia has information about Leagues of Women Voters in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders.

In September 2012, the League of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle officially merged with the Fluvanna County League of Women Voters. The group is now known as the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area. It encompasses the entire geographic area of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District: the City of Charlottesville, as well as Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Louisa County and Nelson County.[1]

Membership is open to individuals at a cost of $55 per year. Activities include candidate forums, voter registration, and a guide to locally-elected officials. Members and public are invited to monthly Sunday Seminars and annual "Meet and Greet Your Legislators". Committees include: International Relations/Federal Government; Natural Resources; and Firearms Safety Task Force.

Visit our new website: lwv-cva.org and explore the many facets and activities of the League!

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."


Contact

1932 Arlington Boulevard, Room 111

Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 970-1707

email: lwv@lwv-cva.org

website: lwv-cva.org

Board of Directors


References

  1. ↑ Web. League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area, Daily Progess, retrieved September 24, 2012.

External links

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