WELCOME

The League of Women Voters of Clark County is part of a national organization that was formed more than 106 years ago and is not for women only! We are proudly nonpartisan and never align ourselves with candidates or parties. Instead, we promote knowledge of the political process, celebrate political participation by citizens across the political spectrum, and encourage the necessary democratic values of rule of law, civil discourse, and respect for truth as modeled by our process for developing policy positions.

You are invited to Join Us!

The public is welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

Our next Member Meeting will be on July 11, 2026 from 10 a.m.-Noon. We will meet at our normal monthly meeting location: CDM Caregiving Services in Vancouver.

Attention Members:
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Contact membership@lwvclarkcounty.orgfor help.

Let's celebrate America's 250th ~ 1776 to 2026

We are featuring our "History Moments" with League historian, Tracy Reilly Kelly!

In this video Tracy talks about men becoming members in the LWV.

You can find more videos on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe.

Are you celebrating July 4th weekend?

Come find our booth and celebrate with us as we join the festivities hosted by The Historic Trust on the Parade Grounds on July 3rd!

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LEAGUE IN ACTION: DEFENDING DEMOCRACY

Study co-authors Susan Martin and Lydia Zepeda

LWVWA's position on Immigrant Rights passed with an overwhelming majority at the LWVUS Convention!

Study co-authors Susan Martin and Lydia Zepeda led the two-year study, “Welcoming Immigrants to Washington State,” which resulted in the state League position, which membership adopted at the state League convention in Vancouver, Washington, last June.

LWVWA President Karen Crowley explained that the vote to adopt the Washington League position by delegates this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, calls for all residents, again regardless of citizenship or immigration status, “to be treated with respect, have access to essential state-funded services, have legal representation in court and immigration proceedings and have the opportunity to live and work in safety.”

Moreover, the position calls on political leaders and government officials “to condemn xenophobia, discrimination, and anti-immigrant rhetoric.”

Our country is in a constitutional crisis. It's time to take our democracy back.

Unite and Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million voices through civic engagement, education, and collective power.

Learn more:
Unite and Rise

You have rights!

Visit our Know Your Rights page to find more information about protecting immigrant rights and your First Amendment rights.

Download helpful information to share with others.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE CLARK COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION

Submit comments: Share your thoughts on specific amendments via our feedback form or you may email the commission or specific commissioners. Visit the main Charter Review Commission website to find the email addresses.

Attend meetings: The Charter Review Commission meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. All meetings are open to the public. Public Comment occurs at the beginning of each meeting.

Clark County Charter Review links:
Website: https://clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-review-commission-2026-2027

Public Comment Form: https://clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-review-commission-public-comment

Process Page: https://clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-amendment-process

Proposed Amendments: https://clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-review-commission-proposed-amendments

General Email Address: charterreview@clark.wa.gov

LEAGUE IN ACTION: EMPOWERING VOTERS

Primary Election is August 4 - Forums are set!

Join us in person for three forums set in July to learn about candidates running to represent you.

Learn more on our Candidate Forums Page

Candidates are invited to sign a Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

Once we receive a signed pledge we keep a running list for you.

Who has signed the pledge? Find out here.

Listen to the Citizen411 monthly podcast!

Find podcast episodes here: https://kxrw.fm/citizen-411/

Co-hosts: Teresa Torres, Tracy Reilly Kelly, and Rachel Bancroft

Citizen 411: Jaynee Cavaness
Tracy, Teresa and Rachel are in awe of strong public service. Jaynee Cavaness, former chair of the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Commission, and onboarding Fort Vancouver Library Board member, is an example of putting thought into commitment action. Learn how she created a life dedicated to serving her community and her family and what her ideas are to implement a vision of a finer Vancouver and Clark County. Jaynee will speak to the expanded park services we are all enjoying from her tenure.

About Citizen 411: From the League of Women Voters of Clark County comes “Citizen 411 –Your Information Directory for Democracy,” where the conversation aims to ensure everyone in our great democratic republic is represented and empowered, and our communities have their sights on social justice. The show is co-hosted by Teresa Torres, Tracy Reilly Kelly, and Rachel Bancroft.

Tune in every month to Citizen 411
KXRW independent radio - 99.9 FM
The show airs at 8:15 a.m. on the first Tuesday each month and is released as a podcast shortly thereafter.

Observer Corps members attend council, board, commission, and advisory committees to listen, learn, observe, and report back to the League with factual information about the proceedings. Some of their reports are included in the Observing Government Blog as a service to the public.

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You can subscribe to the Observing Government blog!

Get an email each time the Observer Corps adds a new post by clicking the subscribe button.

Our NEWS page has editorials, press releases and articles relevant to the League of Women Voters of Clark County. You can also read our monthly newsletter: The VOTER!

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Know Your Elected Officials ~ They Represent You

Our publication They Represent You (TRY) lists names and contact information for most of your elected officials. You can download and print the 2026 edition here.

Vote411 is a valuable resource to learn about each candidate's platform. If you do not find responses from your candidate, please urge them to participate.

Find more information about voting on our

Voter Information Page

League Book Club to Meet with Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson will be the first author to meet with the League of Women Voters of Washington’s new book club, “Conversations on Democracy: A Reading Initiative.” The statewide group, formed to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, will feature live-streamed conversations with authors. At the noon meeting July 29, the group will discuss Richardson’s latest book, “How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America.”

If you are a League member, you can register for the Zoom webinar here

Our Mission

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Our Vision

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.

We are grateful to CDM Caregiving Services for the use of their McKibbin Center facility and also for the good work they do in our community.

www.cdmcaregiving.org
2300 NE Andresen Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661