LWV president Elizabeth Crowe welcomed members and local officials to a celebration of Women's Equality Day, Aug. 26 in the Madison County Courthouse. On Aug. 26, 1920, after decades of suffragist struggles, women in the United States were granted the right to vote. LWV was founded that same year to provide guidance to women on how to make the most of their newly won right. The League is still here to foster civic engagement of all people, all across our nation.
Besides celebrating the anniversary of women's right to vote, LWV also released its "Vision Statement for Madison County," suggesting policies and action on a variety of issues.
In 2005, LWV began organizing our local programs on the theme "Madison County 2025: What's Your Vision?" in order to engage community members and government leaders in thinking more about our shared future. The Vision Statement is a culmination of dialogue with local residents, community leaders and elected officials on a wide range of social and political issues. It is meant to provide goals for our community in areas including planning and development, social justice and energy and environment. It is our hope that this statement will also help frame discussion and debate leading up to the November elections.
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