Our Policies

Non-Partisan Policy

1. The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County shall not support or oppose any political party or candidate.
2. The League discourages all members from making partisan comments at League meetings about elected officials, political party activities or candidates that would tend to inhibit discussion by people with opposing views or political persuasions.
3. The League endorses open and free discussion of political events which allows all points of view to be voiced.
4. It is the responsibility of each member to guard the League’s reputation for non-partisanship.
5. Members in leadership roles at units and other League public meetings have the responsibility to ensure the non-partisanship of the meeting and its environment.
6. Questions of a political nature such as those concerning petitions and distribution of pamphlets must be brought to the attention of the President who may refer the question to the Board for a determination.
7. All League members are encouraged to seek an active role in all aspects of the political process. Members are encouraged to run for political office but may not campaign at League meetings. They may, however, identify themselves as candidates.
8. Voting Board members must resign in writing before declaring an intention to be a candidate for, or to seek an appointment to, public office. Board members who become politically active should do so as individuals and never as League members. The political activities of a spouse or relative of a Board member are considered separate and distinct from the activities of the Board member. Voting Board members shall not sponsor or host coffees, meetings or fundraisers for incumbents or candidates. As citizens seeking information, all Board members except the President and Voters Service Chair may attend coffees or political meetings to hear the positions of candidates.
9. The President and Voters Service Chair shall refrain from any partisan political activities.
10. Note: Official League position statements are issued only by the President or designee. Action on issues should be done as an individual, not as a League member.

Diversity Equity Inclusion Policy

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. These are central to our organization’s success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.