League Principles
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LEAGUE PRINCIPLES
The
League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon the
informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental
bodies protect the citizen's right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed
actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible. The
League of Women Voters believes that every citizen should be protected in the
right to vote; that every person should have access to free public education
that provides equal opportunity for all; and that no person or group should
suffer legal, economic or administrative discrimination. The
League of Women Voters believes that efficient and economical government
requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility, adequate
financing, and coordination among the different agencies and levels of
government. The
League of Women Voters believes that responsible government should be responsive
to the will of the people; that government should maintain an equitable and
flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation and development of natural
resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social
problems that affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy and adopt
domestic policies which facilitate the solution of international problems. The League of Women Voters believes that cooperation
with other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world problems,
and that the development of international organization and international law is
imperative in the promotion of world peace. |
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