League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan

Mission Statement

Democracy is not a spectator sport. 

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Interested in seeing more LWV out in the community? Visit our LWV in Action page!

Dues Update!

 

Dues are $55 for one person or $82.50 for two members of the same household. Mail your check payable to League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan to 307 W. Maple Street, Alpena, MI 49707

LWV Membership Form

Movie Discussion

Next Movie Discussion: 

Come and enjoy good food and conversation!

Friday, October 20

Join the League

TO JOIN: 

Please print and fill out the Membership Information Form. Then mail it with your check to:

League of Women Voters of Northeast Michigan
307 W. Maple St.
Alpena, MI 49707

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS?

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to men and women 16 years of age or older.

Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN?

Through participation in League projects, you will:

-Contribute valuable service to the community
-Gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics
-Discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community
-Make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE?

It’s up to you! Many members choose to support the League only with their annual dues. Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We cover a broad spectrum of issues and concerns; you may choose to become involved in one or more of them by actively participating in a group study, or listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.

WHAT DO I GET?

You automatically become a member of LWV Michigan and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications along with the newsletter from the Alpena County League of Women Voters called LWV of Alpena County Newsletter which is usually published 10 times each year . You will have the knowledge that you are adding your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

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If you missed the Inside Justice: A 360 Look Inside our Justice System panel presentation, here is the link to the recording of the panel presentation.

Inside Justice

 

Voter Guide

Know Your State Candidates? LWV Voter Guides Can Help.

The League of Women Voters of Michigan have published easy-to-read, newspaper-style Voter Guides that provide information from candidates running for state offices in Michigan. Guides include candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor, State Board of Education, and the Boards of Education for U of M, Michigan State U, Wayne State U, Supreme Court, and the wording and explanation of State Ballot Proposals. The voter guides assembled responses to questions using candidate’s own words.

Voter Guides are available at the Alpena County Library, Alcona County Libraries, and Presque Isle Libraries.

For a digital (PDF) version, click here.