COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The League encourages members to get involved by participating in the comprehensive planning now being done by the governmental jurisdictions in Thurston County.  Opportunities for citizen input will be available.  LWVTC will provide details of those opportunities.  On occasion the League will provide talking points to facilitate member comments. 

Complete the Thurston 2045 Survey by Dec 30,    HERE   
 

LAND USE PLANNING The League supports comprehensive planning with representative citizen advisory bodies, adequate budgets, professional staffs and regional approaches to encourage coordination among political subdivisions. The League believes:  The concept of planning is a necessary and desirable adjunct of government to provide for orderly development.    Regional planning as a necessary part of the total comprehensive planning process to provide for cooperation and coordination among political subdivisions.

Find out more about joint planning in Thurston County       HERE    

An advocacy priority for the League during the last several years has been the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.  We are currently working closely with the Thurston Climate Action Team and other local organizations to lend support for climate mitigation efforts by the major jurisdictions in the county.

There are many opportunities for action available
HERE

 
We encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

DEFENDING DEMOCRACY

League policies and positions guide all aspects of our work. Our two overarching policies: we are nonpartisan; we are fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WHERE WE STAND

The team is observing and informing members about specific initiatives and encouraging actions to enhance equity in local public health and mental health, housing and homelessness, and land use.

SPEAK OUT FOR EQUITY

 
We are concerned that the values of the public good are not being given equal weight by local governments in land use decisions.

LOCAL GOOD GOVERNANCE

We don't just talk. We discuss how you can help protect our democracy and take actions on issues.

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