2007 PRIORITIES
ELECTION REFORM
The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports the implementation of voting systems and procedures that are secure, accurate, recountable and accessible in order to safeguard the vote and to insure integrity and voter confidence in elections. We support a requirement that all touchscreen voting machines print Voter Verified Paper Ballots.
We also support mandatory electronic filing of campaign finance reports by all candidates for statewide offices and the Iowa Legislature.
MINIMUM WAGE
The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports increasing the minimum wage in Iowa to promote financial self-sufficiency for individuals and families.
WATER RESOURCES
The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports adequate funding and policy changes to protect the quality and quantity of our ground and surface water resources.
TOBACCO HEALTH ISSUES
The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports in increase in taxes on all tobacco products to improve the health of Iowans by reducing tobacco use.
We also support local control of smoking ordinances.
SENTENCING AND CORRECTIONS
The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports expanding substance abuse treatment in prison and in Community Based Corrections to improve outcomes. In addition, League supports additional funding for targeted programs for special needs inmates who are mentally ill, mentally retarded or socially inadequate.
We oppose enactment of the death penalty in Iowa.