League of Women Voters of
La Plata County

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Our members are passionate activists. Joining the League of Women Voters is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy.

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The League of Women Voters of La Plata County

“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”

– Louis D. Brandeis

"Please, vote. You indelibly underscore your citizenship, and most important, our kinship with each other when you do."

– Ken Burns

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."

– Abraham Lincoln

"Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world."

– Sharon Salzberg

LWV Donor Organizations

Organizations We’re Donating To…

It’s been a hard couple of months for many in our county, with the Vallecito floods and the government shutdown, so the LWV La Plata Board has decided that in lieu of our annual holiday gathering, we have chosen to honor the League’s values of community and service by giving back to these organizations making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.

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Think Before You Ink

Think Before You Ink!

LWV CO has created guidelines to help members better understand the petitions currently being circulated for signatures. Take a minute to read up so you don’t accidentally sign something with which you might disagree.

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Ways to Engage

Local Issues

What We’re Tracking and Working on Locally.

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State Issues

What We’re Tracking on a Statewide Level.

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National Issues

What We’re Tracking on a National Level.

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Voter Education

At LWV, we believe that a well-informed voter is a powerful voter!

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Healthcare

We are committed to helping La Plata County residents collaborate in the development of solutions they need to obtain the best possible healthcare available.

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Climate Crisis

Follow current events and news on climate change and solutions to the climate crisis.

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ABOUT US

Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

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