About Us
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. –LWV Mission
The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 after the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. In 1974, membership was opened to include men. There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
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.
League of Women Voters Sioux City Activities
LWVSC meetings during 2011-2012 will include candidate forums for Schools Board and City Council, state legislator public forums co-hosted with SIMPCO, and a Panel on the role of the Federal Government in Public Education. We continue to attend quarterly Naturalization Ceremonies, distribute/collect completed voter registration forms, and share voter information with our newest citizens. We will also continue our January – March public forums with SIMPCO, where local state legislators address the public’s concerns. These forums will be held on the 4th Saturday Jan.-March at the Sioux City Historical Museum located at 607 4th St.
We will also be studying the State Judiciary and Privtization of Government Services.
League of Women Voters of Sioux City
Local Program/Adopted Position Statements for 2011-2012
- Encourage the general public and businesses to participate in a broad spectrum of conservation and environmental efforts through education and information.
- Advocate public disclosure and broad input into the Sioux City Community School District’s fiscal policies, curriculum planning, boundaries/attendance areas, and the construction and repair of buildings.
- Support the expansion of US Highway 20 to four lanes throughout Iowa, thereby facilitating economic growth in western Iowa.
- Support the ongoing operation and expansion of recycling efforts in the Siouxland area.
- Support efforts to encourage citizen and local government participation in proper waste disposal.
- Support the Council-Manager form of government in Sioux City.
2011-2012 LWVSC Elected Board Members
- Co-Presidents/Vice-Presidents: Carolyn Goodwin - Donna Wooldrige
- Secretary: Margarite Hardnett Reinert
- Treasurer: Bonnie Wiltse
- Directors: Eileen Helvig; Elaine Seubert; Claryce Evans, Pat Hammerstrom, Theresa Weaver-Basye