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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

 

The League of Women Voters:

  • Acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels.

  • Builds citizen participation in the democratic process.

  • Engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

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Funding Jackson County
A joint program by the League of Women Voters of Ashland and Rogue Valley
Guest Speaker: County Administrator Danny Jordon
Thursday, November 13, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Elks Club, East Main Street in Ashland
Lunch available for $11.00 (RSVP for lunch to vanya@mind.net)

 

 

Click on the VOTE SOURCE for the League of Women Voters online Voters Guide -
your source for making informed voting decisions.

League Recommendations on Ballot Measures
General Election 2008

The League of Women Voters of Oregon urges all voters to make their own decisions on the ballot. We also recognize that the long-standing experience and expertise of the League gives us a unique perspective on how this election's ballot measures affect our state and its residents. Many voters appreciate our recommendations as a valuable source of information. Link here to read our ballot measure recommendations.

Quick summary:
Yes on Ballot Measures 54, 55, 56, and 57
No on Ballot Measures 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, and 64
We make no recommendations on Ballot Measures 60 and 65

 

Save the Date!
Election Methods: Review of Alternative and Oregon Proposals
Thursday, December 11, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Medford Library - Large Meeting Room

We will have a LWV member consensus discussion regarding election methods in Oregon.
 
In early October LWVOR mailed all members a thirty page pamphlet full of information on elections in Oregon.  Please save this publication, read it and come to the December meeting to discuss.  If you don’t have your pamphlet, let us know.  We have extra copies.  This is our chance to voice opinions on any changes we think might need to occur in the Oregon election process. 
Click here for the report available as PDF on the LWVOR website

 

ELECTRONIC  DISTRIBUTION OF THE VOTER'S VOICE -
newsletter of the Rogue Valley League of Women Voters.

Welcome back everyone for another exciting year!  Starting November 2008 the Rogue Valley League will send you the monthly newsletter electronically upon request. Carole Levi, our talented newsletter editor, will email you a copy of the Voter's Voice, in PDF form. You can download the Voter's Voice
at www.lwvrv.org/newsletter.htm anytime.
NOTE: Most of you already have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, a program which allows you to open and download PDF text and pictures. You only have to download it once. If you don't have Adobe Reader please click on the following button:

August 2008:  The latest version of Adobe Reader is version 9 but if you have an older computer, Windows or Macintosh, look for its system requirements: Different language or operating system
 

News from LWV of Oregon:

 

League opposes coal fired power plants.

"Coal is the single largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S...." said national League President Mary G. Wilson. "Instead of coal, we must look to clean energy alternatives."|

Read a fact sheet on the League's stand.

 

Legislative Report
published by the League of Women Voters of Oregon
2008 Legislative Reports

The LWV’s Legislative Report is a semi-monthly publication covering action in the Legislature on issues of importance to League members.

 
Read the study 2005-2007 of the League of Women Voters of Oregon on

Homeless Youth in Oregon

The LWVOR Homeless Youth Study has contributed to the legislative decision to allocate $900,000. for community grants for homeless and runaway youth services.  Read more on this proposal...

LWV of Rogue Valley Positions:

Jackson County Government, 1999

Land Use, revised 1982

Medford City Charter (revised 1999)
Local Government 1978

Juvenile Justice, 1999

 

LWV of Oregon Positions:

Governance
Natural Resources

Social Policy


for more information visit
LWVOR

 

New LWV of Oregon Studies
2-year studies for 2007-2009:
Water Resources of Oregon, Election Methods, Update on Mental Health.
The Oregon League will study the water resources of the state, the interrelationship between quantity and quality with particular consideration of the relationship between water and land use planning. Read more...
 

Recent LWV of Oregon Studies:

2-year studies for 2005-2007:
Homeless Youth in Oregon pdf

The Oregon Judiciary pdf
Redistricting in Oregon pdf

 

For more resources on the current nation wide immigration study of the League of Women Voters also visit the LWVUS information on Immigration Policy!

 

LWV of the United States Issue Projects 2008:

Civil Liberties

Global Democracy

Openness in Government

Redestricting Reform

Promoting an Independent Judiciary By Defending The U.S. Constitution


Voter Information

Positions:

Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.

International Relations

Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.

Natural Resources

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

 

LWVUS Resources & News:

National Voter - the League of Women Voters national public policy magazine.

read the current issue


Cover Story:

Election Day Reality: No Registration = No Vote (in most states),
Online Voter Information Resources
also -Unauthorized Immigration: The Case for Earned Legalization

 

 

 

 

Express Yourself. Register, Vote and Be Heard:
Watch this video featuring Oscar® nominated actress Virginia Madsen produced as part of the League of Women Voters' Freedom of Expression through Film campaign. Watch the 60 Second PSA

Also visit www.VOTE411.org, the League's one-stop-shop for election information.

League of Women Voters of the Rogue Valley

P.O. Box 8555

Medford, OR 97501

541-245-6920

 


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