"Program Planning" and the "Positions" of the League are at the heart of its Mission and the foundation for our advocacy programs. The League takes action on an issue (such as election reform, civil liberties or affordable housing matters) only when we have a position at the local, state or national level. To develop a position, members must study and come to consensus on an issue. This thorough, grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by members, and that we have a sense of the political environment.

We use our annual Program Planning meeting as a time to examine local, state and national positions as they relate to the work of our League. During the meeting,  each Issues Team will present for 3 - 5 minutes on the focus of the Team's work in 2025 - 2026 and discuss whether the Team needs updated or new positions to support the work.  Each Education and Support Group will have the option of providing a 2 - 3 minute update on their plans for 2025 - 2026, as well. Finally, we will review our League's existing advocacy positions to determine if any should be updated or sunset.

Interested in learning more about the positions of the League of Women Voters at the local, state and national levels?  You can find more information on the Positions and Partnerships webpage of our website.  There you will also find the Leagues "Action and Advocacy" policy and the procedures for conducting a local League advocacy study.