Our Mission and Roles

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.

Voter Service/Citizen Education:

We present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.

Action/Advocacy:

After study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.

Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which:

• acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels
• builds citizen participation in the democratic process
• engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy

The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization which:

• builds citizen participation in the democratic process
• studies key community issues at all governmental levels in an unbiased manner
• enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management

We believe in:

• respect for individuals
• the value of diversity
• the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities

We will:

• act with trust, integrity and professionalism
• operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public
• take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership
• acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

LWV Wichita-Metro is an organization fully committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy. LWV strives for all members to feel valued and respected and their voices are valued and heard.

Read Our Full DEI Policy Here

Wichita-Metro Board Members

Members are elected to serve on the LWV board of directors for two-year terms. Elections take place in spring of each year.

Meet Our Current Board Members