The League of Women Voters of Polk County, Florida is a group of men and women who seek to promote the quality of democracy in our country by educating the citizenry and encouraging the active participation of voters in government.
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League is non-partisan and does not support or oppose candidates. Leagues do support issues and legislation but only after careful member study. League members register and mobilize people to vote. The League encourages citizens to participate in complex decision making processes that result in important public policy.
The League’s National Lobby Corps represents League positions on Capitol Hill, carrying the voice of League members to the corridors of Congress and the Administration. League members serve as official observers and election volunteers, and conduct civic participation training around the world.
Structure
The League structure parallels the three levels of government in the U.S.: national, state, and local. Following this pattern, we have a national organization in Washington, D.C. that concerns itself with the Congress and federal government agencies, 50 state Leagues that focus on state legislatures and state government activities, and over 1,000 local Leagues that concentrate especially on city and county affairs. There are also Leagues in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and a local League in Washington D.C. In some areas, local Leagues are governed by a volunteer president and board of directors.
Funding
The League of Women Voters of Polk County (LWVPOLK) is funded through membership dues and contributions from our members and friends in our community. Although we are a non-profit organization, donations are not tax-deductible, unless earmarked to "The League of Women Voters Education Fund," which is the 501(c)(3) arm of our organization. All contributors receive our newsletter and are listed in our Membership Directory.
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League is non-partisan and does not support or oppose candidates. Leagues do support issues and legislation but only after careful member study. League members register and mobilize people to vote. The League encourages citizens to participate in complex decision making processes that result in important public policy.
The League’s National Lobby Corps represents League positions on Capitol Hill, carrying the voice of League members to the corridors of Congress and the Administration. League members serve as official observers and election volunteers, and conduct civic participation training around the world.
Structure
The League structure parallels the three levels of government in the U.S.: national, state, and local. Following this pattern, we have a national organization in Washington, D.C. that concerns itself with the Congress and federal government agencies, 50 state Leagues that focus on state legislatures and state government activities, and over 1,000 local Leagues that concentrate especially on city and county affairs. There are also Leagues in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and a local League in Washington D.C. In some areas, local Leagues are governed by a volunteer president and board of directors.
Funding
The League of Women Voters of Polk County (LWVPOLK) is funded through membership dues and contributions from our members and friends in our community. Although we are a non-profit organization, donations are not tax-deductible, unless earmarked to "The League of Women Voters Education Fund," which is the 501(c)(3) arm of our organization. All contributors receive our newsletter and are listed in our Membership Directory.
