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 GET INVOLVED!

LWV continues its tradition by studying and monitoring issues vital to our communities, and by organizing educational and voters service activities for members and the public. 

How to get involved

Contact Ruth Kistler and leave your name and phone number if you would like to work on any of the studies or activities described below. Member participation is essential to accomplish the vast amount of work proposed.

If you prefer, financial contributions to support the work of the League are always welcome. Make your check out to LWV LC, and mail it to Jamie Auborn, 171 NW 58th St.  Newport, OR 97365 .

If you wish your contributions to be tax deductible, make your check out to LWVOR Education Fund.

Study and Action 2004-2008

LOCAL

   Homeless Youth  in Lincoln County

    Assisted in LWVOR studies on Judicial Independence, Redistricting

STATE 

Water Resources of Oregon   Study to begin 2007-2008

Voting Methods   Study to begin 2007-2008

Funding Oregon: The Ins and Outs of State Finance 
Review taxes used by each level of government; what funds can be used for what expenditures under the current system; the relationship among revenue sources; criteria for evaluating each revenue source.

Judicial Independence Project 
Educate Oregon voters about the judiciary as a separate branch of government and about the importance of maintaining an independent judiciary. 

Campaign Finance Reform
Contribution limits and public funding for clean elections are two of the ideas for candidate campaigns in Oregon.

Homeless Youth in Oregon

Redistricting

NATIONAL
Elections and Voting
Focus on implementation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

Creating a Just Society
Education and action to persuade Congress to fix the Patriot Act, protect civil liberties.

Judicial Independence Project:  LWVUS ( Oregon LWV also completed a study on Judicial Independence in our state.)

Immigration Issues

District of Colunbia Voting Rights

VOTERS SERVICE 

• Register voters 
• Compile and present impartial, nonpartisan information on both sides of ballot measures 
• Organize forums for candidates for public office 
• Sponsor Legislative Updates 

OBSERVING AND MONITORING
Be the eyes and ears of the LWV by observing and monitoring public meetings. 

LWV ADMINISTRATION 

• Serve as an officer 
• Edit the bulletin 
• Prepare mailings 
• Recruit membership 
• Organize fund raising activities