Where We Stand

League of Women Voters^®
of Palo Alto

The League takes positions on local, state, and national issues. We advocate based on these positions.

What is a position?. Local Positions. County Issues. Bay Area Issues. CA Issues. US Issues.

What is a position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. We develop a position on an issue through study of the issue by our members and reaching consensus.

Positions on Local Issues

Below are links to a summary of current positions of the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto.
CITY GOVERNMENT

Charter
Planning and Transportation Commission
Architectural Review Board
City Finance
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Cooperative Working Relationships
Palo Alto Emergency Management Plan

SOCIAL POLICY

Housing
Education
Community Social Services
Community College
Children at Risk

NATURAL RESOURCES

Palo Alto Land Use and Planning
Transportation
Foothills
Baylands
Watershed
Waste Water Treatment
Energy
Stanford Land Use

Positions on Santa Clara County Issues

The five Leagues in Santa Clara County have developed a set of positions on many subjects over the years using a study and consensus process.
At least four of the five Leagues in the county agreed to each position. these positions may be used by the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County with authorization of the LWV County Council to take stands on issues before Santa Clara County governmental organizations or on ballot measures.
For positions on issues pertaining to Santa Clara County see Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County.

Positions on San Francisco Bay Area Issues

The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area includes all Local Leagues in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Members of all Leagues in the Area have a chance to study and come to agreement on regional issues. The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area lists its positions here.

Positions on State Issues

For California issues, see the LWV California.

Positions on National Issues

For national issues, see the LWV United States.

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