Current Local Issues
Policy Issues, Program Topics and League Positions
Policy Issues
We advocate on policy issues. Our testimony, actions and campaigns are based on League of Women Voters principles and League positions formed through studies and member consensus.
Program Topics
The League membership approve topics at the annual meeting that are discussed at Unit Meetings from OCT-APR. The program topics are researched by program committee volunteers and approved by professionals with expertise in the particular area of study.
2025 - 2026 Program TopicsPositions Explained
Whatever the issue, the League believes government policy, programs and performance must have:
- Adequate financing
- Clear assignment of responsibilities
- Competent personnel
- Coordination among levels of government
- Effective enforcement
- Well-defined channels for citizen input and review
Oregon and National Positions
Oregon positions apply statewide and National positions apply nationally.
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