Current Issues, Positions, and Topics

The League of Women Voters acts on issues after member study and consensus. We have a three-step process:

Step 1: Study the issue. 
A committee is formed to study each issue. 

Step 2: Take a position.
Upon completion of a study, the findings will be presented to the League members who will vote to decide on the position the League will take and if any actions are needed.

Step 3: Take action.
Depending on the consensus reached, the League may take action based on the position taken. Positions can come from the national, state, or local level. 

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Current Topics for Study Include

Contact us to get involved with the program study. Watch the calendar for events related to these topics. 

Direct Election of the President

The League of Women Voters believes that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a direct popular vote. 

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Redistricting

LWVIL is one of the groups now lobbying to get the Illinois state legislature to put a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot for voters to determine if they support redistricting reform.

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Peoria Township Proposal

The LWVGP's Committee studying the Peoria Township Proposal is working is to determine if the proposal should be supported, opposed, or no position taken.

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Additional Positions

Water Company Public or Private?
The 1889 franchise agreement with Illinois American Water allows the City of Peoria the option to buy the water company every 5 years.  
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eTransparency
Government bodies having information readily available online facilitates citizen involvement, and can provide confidence officials are making decisions in the public interest.  ​Learn more >>

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