Issues and Action

League of Women Voters^®
of Concord-Carlisle, Massachusetts

Positions. Action. Life in the Balance: What You Can Do. Studies. Casino Gambling.

League Positions

Based on study and member agreement, the League at all levels creates its "program," a set of positions on which it educates the public and seeks to influence public policy. Learn about the positions held by LWVCC, as well as the state and national Leagues.
LWVCC Local Program 2009-2010
LWV of Massachusetts' Where We Stand
LWVUS' Impact on Issues
LWVCC conducted its biannual National Program Planning on February 3, 2010. LWVCC's Local Program Planning will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, starting at 9:30 a.m. All members are welcome; please review the 2009-2010 Local Program before the meeting. See Calendar for details.

League in Action

As members of LWVUS, we take action on national issues like Global Climate Change, Health Care Reform, and Campaign Finance Reform.
LWVCC takes action on League positions in a variety of ways. Action can range from a letter to the editor, to a speech at Town Meeting, to a campaign in support of proposed legislation or a ballot item.
In accordance with its nonpartisanship policy, however, the League never supports or opposes any political candidate or party.
Voting Recommendations for 2009 Concord Town Meeting: LWVCC has issued its voting recommendations for the 2009 Concord Town Meeting.
For more information on LWVCC in Action, please read our:
Press Releases
Letters to the Editor
Public Statements

Life in the Balance: What You Can Do

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Take action on moving towards a sustainable food system! Read our Food for Thought action guide for websites to visit, issues to explore, and personal steps you can take. Thank you to our November 20 presenters for assisting us in compiling this information.
LET'S TALK TRASH: Take action on reducing waste, reusing goods and recycling! Read our Let's Talk Trash action guide for websites to visit, legislation to support, and personal steps you can take. Thank you to our October 14 presenters for assisting us in compiling this information.
See also the LWV of Massachusetts testimony in support of H.833, An Act Relative to Producer Responsibility for Discarded Electronic Products.
Click here to learn about upcoming events and ways to get involved.

League Studies

The League studies selected governmental and public policy issues at the local, state and national levels. Through a carefully conducted process, members explore all aspects and sides of an issue, and through discussion and consensus, seek to establish member agreement on issue positions. Participating in League studies is a great way to become knowledgeable on some of the most important issues of the day.
During 2007-2008, LWVCC was involved in two state League studies and one national League study:
Affordable Housing
Fiscal Policy: Local consensus meeting was held on February 13, 2008.
Immigration

Casino Gambling

LWV of Massachusetts opposes the establishment of legalized casino gambling in Massachusetts, and LWVCC member Louise Haldeman is the state League's Casino Gambling Specialist. For more information on the League's position and how you can take action, click here or contact lhaldeman@lwvma.org.

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