1.
The League of Women Voters believes in representative government and
in the individual liberties established in the Constitution of the United
States.
2.
The League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends
upon the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires
that government bodies protect the citizen’s right to know by giving
adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making
public records accessible.
3.
The League of Women Voters believes that every citizen should be protected
in the right to vote; that every person should have access to free public
education that provides equal opportunity for all; and that no person
or group should suffer legal, economic, or administrative discrimination.
4.
The League of Women Voters believes that efficient and economical government
requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility,
adequate financing and coordination among the different agencies and
levels of government.
5.
The League of Women Voters believes that responsible government should
be responsive to the will of the people; that government should maintain
an equitable and flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation
and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in
the solution of economic social problems that affect the general welfare,
promote a sound economy and adopt domestic policies which facilitate
the solution of international problems.
6.
The League of Women Voters believes that cooperation with other nations
is essential in the search for solutions to world problems, and that
the development of international organization and international law
is imperative in the promotion of world peace.