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The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization, whose mission is to encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in the government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. View a presentation on the League's history.

The Washington County League provides non-partisan political information, a guide to elected officials, candidate forums, programs on current issues, a citizens' information guide, and other resources to help citizens participate in the political process.

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting and Potluck
The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 6:00PM at the
First United Presbyterian Church, Witherspoon Hall, 695 E. Calvin St., Fayetteville.
Rep. Uvalde Lindsey will speak on the legislative session. Members will vote on new officers and update the Program for Action. For the slate of candidates and proposed updates to the Program for Action, see the April 2009 Voter.
Bring a covered dish to share.
Plates, silverware, and drinks will be provided.

Women's History Month
Womens History Month message and information from LWV
and Women's History Month message from the President of the U.S.

Study Materials
LWVAR Providing State Tax Incentives for Land Conservation Study materials are here for consensus meeting on Jan. 21.
LWVAR Fayetteville Shale Play Study materials are here.
National Immigration Study materials are here.

League Meetings on Television
The League's February program, Foster Care in Washington County (called Foster Care in Arkansas on CAT), can be viewed on Community Access Television (CAT) and on the Internet at the following times: March 17 at 1:30AM, March 18 at 9:00PM, March 19 at 12:30AM, and March 20 at 9:30PM. Fayetteville residents can view the programs on Cox Channel 18, and anyone can view them on CAT's streaming video at those times. You can always check CAT's schedule here.
NOTE: If you are viewing the streaming video, you can go to a full-screen view by right clicking and selecting Zoom. Return to original display by right clicking and selecting Exit Full Screen.

Coming Elections

 
For dates, voter information, and precinct maps
for upcoming elections, click here.

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News

4/2009 Genie Donovan and Wanda Stephens in LWVAR Hall of Fame

Genie Donovan and Wanda Stephens were inducted into the League of Women Voters of Arkansas Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 25, at the LWVAR Convention in Fayetteville. Both have served as president of the League of Women Voters of Washington County, and both have made numerous other contributions to the local League and to the community. Donovan currently serves on the LWVWC Board as Voter editor.

3/2009 Women's History Banquet Awards

Five women from the community were honored at the 11th annual Washington County Women's History Month Banquet at the Clarion Inn, Monday, March 23. Honorees include League President and longtime mental-health advocate Elizabeth "Libby" Wheeler and and Bettie Lu Lancaster, League Voter Services Chair and League Board member, whose many other contributions to the community include starting a library for women in the county jail. Also honored were Patsy Brewer, Edith Hawkins, and Gail Segers.

3/2009 Conservation Tax Credit Bill Signed

After LWVAR studied the use of tax incentives for land preservation, hosted a conservation easement forum, and advocated passage of HB1577, a new water protection program became law without a single vote of opposition. Landowners may now receive state tax credits for conservation easements protecting their riparian zones and wetlands. Governer Beebe signs the bill which now becomes Act 351. Bill sponsors, League members, state agency personnel, and conservation organizations were in attendance at the Capitol for the signing ceremony on March 16, 2009.

3/2009 2009-2011 Guide to Elected Officials Published

The LWVWC's 2009-2011 Guide to Elected Officials is now available in print and on the web. This listing of city, county, state, and national elected officials with addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses, is being delivered to Washington County city halls, county clerks, schools, and libraries. The Guide is one of the League's most important services to citizens of Washington County. It was compiled by Bettie Lu Lancaster, LWVWC Voter Services Chair, and Kelly Roark.

9/2008 LWVWC to Receive Golden Paddle Award

The Washington County League of Women Voters was selected as one of six 2008 Golden Paddle Award recipients by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP). The League was selected for its excellent focus on and coverage of water issues in 2008. The IRWP will present the award to the League at a special reception with guest speaker, Morril Harriman, on Monday, October 20, at James at the Mill.

5/2008 Sebold Receives McNeil Bequest

Karen Sebold, a University of Arkansas political science graduate student, received the $1,000 Elaine McNeil bequest from the League of Women Voters of Washington County. Outgoing League President Joyce Hale presented the award at the League's Annual Meeting on May 16. The funds will support Sebold's research into the 1992 Clinton presidential campaign using the late Diane Blair's research papers. McNeil was a longtime professor of sociology at the University and an active member of the League. Sebold's focus in this project is on how women operate on campaign staffs. She spoke about a survey conducted by Professor Blair on that subject.
 
 

5/2008 Citizens' Guide Published

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas and the League of Women Voters of Washington County announced the publication of the 2008 Arkansas Citizens' Information Guide in English and Spanish. The guides are being distributed all over Washington County and throughout the State of Arkansas.