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ADVOCACY:
2006-2007 Program & Issues for Emphasis
The guiding
public policy positions of the League are set by LWVUS.
The following was adopted at our May 2006 meeting:
Education
- Support policies that provide adequate, sound and equitable financing
and insure quality educational program with racial balance and equal
educational opportunity
- Advocate for improved personnel, program and facilities for all schools
- Seek active participation of parents, citizens and community organizations
in school activities
Environment
- Study and promote policies that control and reduce erosion and sedimentation
- Support regulations that improve air quality, including reduced ozone
levels and reduced school bus emissions
- Improve water availability and quality
Government
- Support campaign finance reform
- Re-study 4-year and staggered terms for Raleigh City Councilpersons
- Support methods of election that result in maximum voter participation
and equitable representation
Housing
- Support adequate supply of low- and moderate-income housing throughout
Wake County
- Advocate for enforcement of the Fair Housing Code
- Support transitional housing as one approach to the problem of homelessness
Criminal Justice
- Support a state death penalty moratorium
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