League of Women Voters of the City of New York -

ABOUT THE LEAGUE
MISSION STATEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HISTORY
INTERNSHIP & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

About the League

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels.

The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy.

Over time, the League's legislative priorities change to reflect the needs of society and critical issues of concern. The organization remains true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens. The League of Women Voters makes a difference in the lives of citizens because of the energy and passion of thousands of members committed to our principles.

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Mission Statement

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

Board of Directors

Officers

Miriam R. Adelman	President
Laura Altschuler	1st Vice-President
Adrienne Kivelson	2nd Vice-President
Nancy Schwartz	3rd Vice-President
Alison Alpert	Treasurer
Mary Lou Urban	Secretary

Directors

Kristen Chu	Director
Toni Coffee	Editor, Inside
Jane E. Colvin	Publications
Fannie Conner	Director
Beatrix Dinitz	Website liaison
Kate Doran	Chair, City Affairs
Hope Freeman	Chair, Voters Service
Nicky Heller	Co-Chair, Membership
Sheila Hosni	Hospitality
Evie Katz	Co-Chair, Legislative Action and Equal Pay Legislation
Gladys Krasner	National and State Relations
Donna Landay-Laden	Chair, Telephone Information Service
Elinor Miller	Co-Chair, Membership

History

The New York City League of Women Voters was founded on June 2, 1919 as an outgrowth of the Women's Suffrage movement. The League began as a "mighty political experiment" designed to help 20 million women carry out their new responsibilities as voters. It encouraged them to use their new power to participate in shaping public policy. From the beginning, the League was an activist, grassroots organization whose leaders believed that citizens should play a critical role in advocacy. It was then, and is now, a nonpartisan organization. League founders believed that maintaining a nonpartisan stance would protect the fledgling organization from becoming mired in the party politics of the day. However, League members were encouraged to be political themselves, by educating citizens about, and lobbying for, government and social reform legislation.

This holds true today. The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. The League has a long, rich history, which continues with each passing year.

Internship & Employment Opportunities

Internships

We are always seeking individuals who wish to help us with ongoing projects. For more information, please email us or call the office, 212-725-3541.

Employment Opportunities

There are currently no job opportunities available. Please check back at a later date for more information.

League of Women Voters of the City of New York
4 West 43rd Street, Suite 615, New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 725-3541 Fax: (212) 725-3443
Email:lwvnyc@hotmail.com

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