Issues
Our Positions
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) has positions on many issues of political import in the broad areas of human resources, natural resources, local government and the judicial system. Our 2016 - 2021 program positions are on the Our Positions page or downloadable as a pdf. To support these positions, we host public forums throughout the year with the aim of bringing useful, timely information to the community and sponsor other activities.
Observer Corps
League Observers are the eyes and ears of the League. By attending meetings of governmental boards and commissions. the League of Women Voters tries to send a representative to every public board meeting in the county. We find that public involvement in our public institutions is an important part of making democracy work. We want to know what our governing officials are up to!
With advent of the need to maintain social distance, many of these meetings are being held online. Observers learn how government works and about issues that are or may become items for local study and action. They advise the LWVCC board of opportunities for action on League positions. Consistent League presence at these boards can add to the League's visibility and credibility and build relationships with local officials. League observing promotes transparent and responsive government in the community.
See the current list of observers and boards for which we need observers by going to this Observer Corps page. If you'd like more information, or you are interested in becoming a League observer, send a note to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org (with Observer Corps in the subject line).
With advent of the need to maintain social distance, many of these meetings are being held online. Observers learn how government works and about issues that are or may become items for local study and action. They advise the LWVCC board of opportunities for action on League positions. Consistent League presence at these boards can add to the League's visibility and credibility and build relationships with local officials. League observing promotes transparent and responsive government in the community.
See the current list of observers and boards for which we need observers by going to this Observer Corps page. If you'd like more information, or you are interested in becoming a League observer, send a note to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org (with Observer Corps in the subject line).
Action Alerts (Illinois League of Women Voters)
A major part of the League's mission is to influx public policy through education and advocacy. Member involvement is vital to the League's work. League members rely on Issue Specialists following specific bills and legislative activity in Springfield. When a specialist sees that members should be involved, an action request is sent out as a TFA (Time for Action). The TFA contains the bill number and title; Issue Specialist and Issues VP contact information; the action that needs to be taken; and background on League’s position. This is a vital part of being informed and active members of our democracy. For more information, visit the Illinois Take Action page. Or go to their Grassroots Advocates page to sign up for the League to alert you when key decisions are pending on the issues you care about.
