League of Women Voters of North Carolina

Delegates at the 2007 LWVNC Convention voted to adopt the following program items as issues for emphasis: tax reform, campaign and election reform, instant runoff voting, a moratorium on the death penalty, and redistricting. In addition, the LWVNC Advocacy Committee is also concerned about a variety of environment, aging and health care issues in the State legislature.

On tax reform, the NC League supports an equitable and efficient system of taxes, structuring individual income tax to better reflect one’s ability to pay, and promoting the adoption of other equitable measures that would ensure sufficient revenue to provide needed services. Currently the LWVNC is working with other groups from across the state on issues related to modernization of the NC tax code. LWV members observe legislative commissions, meet with policymakers, educate our members on current tax issues and work with coalition members to influence fair tax policy. To work on this issue, contact Carol Rist at lwvnctaxreform@bellsouth.net.

The NC League supports campaign and election reform measures that safeguard the rights of the voter and encourage clear and democratic election procedures. Further, we promote and support election laws that emphasize full participation of all citizens in the democratic process. We support campaign finance reform through measures such as public financing and voluntary spending limits. "In accordance with the League of Women Voters' position of promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government, the LWVNC will support instant runoff voting (IRV) for all statewide and local elections." To work on these issues, contact Louise Romanow at lwvnccampaignreform@earthlink.net.

The NC League supports a death penalty moratorium, the fair and equal treatment of all persons in the criminal justice system, and a swift, sure, and fair disposition for every defendant. To work on this issue, contact lwvncdeathpen@bellsouth.net.

The NC League supports legislative efforts to make the redistricting process more equitable by establishing an independent agency responsible for periodic reapportionment and redistricting. The 2008 legislative session will not take up this issue.

The NC League actively supports legislation promoting high water quality standards and reducing sedimentation. To work on Environmental issues, contact Jeri Gray at lwvncenvironment@earthlink.net.

The NC League supports establishing, monitoring and enforcing standards defining state and county responsibilities for the provision of services to older adults. To work on this issue, contact Joann Robertson at lwvncaging@bellsouth.net.

The NC League supports a universal health care system for North Carolina which is based on the LWVUS position. To work on this issue, contact Evelin Brinich at lwvnchealthcare@bellsouth.net.

We support open government and freedom of information through Sunshine Laws.

The League followed a number of issues during the 2007 legislative session. A synopsis of the status of those bills at the end of the session was provided by Paula Wolf, whom the League hired to keep us informed of legislative activity through that session.

LWVNC Bylaws

Positions for Action

Issues for Emphasis

Advocacy Committee and Legislative Reports

LWVUS Immigration Study