League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area, Community Contributor

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

We discuss and study issues of local, national, state and regional concern. We inform ourselves, legislators, and the general public about the results of our research.

We monitor elections and government activities.

We sponsor candidate debates and community forums about vital issues.

We testify at legislative and administrative hearings to insure citizen input in policy making decisions.

We publish and distribute issue-oriented material.

We advocate, occasionally go to court to help clarify and enforce laws in the public interest.

We produce and distribute Voters' Guides to help citizens to choose a candidate and to be prepared to vote on ballot questions.

We get INVOLVED!