Issues and Positions
From voting rights to the environment, from social justice to peace on earth, voters care about many things. The League takes stands and lobbies our government on all of these matters and many more.
Before advocating in any area, the League studies the issue then obtains member input through a process called member consensus. This deliberate approach ensures that our positions are thoughtful and informed. The result is the positions you can see on this page. Periodically the LWVNJ publishes a newsletter showing the state League's advocacy efforts. You can read the March 2022 issue here (pdf file). It gives a good idea what the state League has been working on. The May 2022 edition is here.
All of these positions are either state League or national League positions. At the local level we generally follow the lead of the higher levels when advocating to state or national officials. On the other hand, some of the positions, such as supporting open government, protecting the environment, or promoting a flexible system of public transit, may have implications directly for Camden County and nearby areas, in which case the LWVCC can use those positions when speaking to local officials.
Of course, individual members should never speak for the League without authorization.
Before advocating in any area, the League studies the issue then obtains member input through a process called member consensus. This deliberate approach ensures that our positions are thoughtful and informed. The result is the positions you can see on this page. Periodically the LWVNJ publishes a newsletter showing the state League's advocacy efforts. You can read the March 2022 issue here (pdf file). It gives a good idea what the state League has been working on. The May 2022 edition is here.
All of these positions are either state League or national League positions. At the local level we generally follow the lead of the higher levels when advocating to state or national officials. On the other hand, some of the positions, such as supporting open government, protecting the environment, or promoting a flexible system of public transit, may have implications directly for Camden County and nearby areas, in which case the LWVCC can use those positions when speaking to local officials.
Of course, individual members should never speak for the League without authorization.