Serving the people of
Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Suffolk & Virginia Beach, VA

Our Positions

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

South Hampton Roads Positions

  • Green Space The LWV-SHR supports the improvement, expansion, and maintenance of existing parks and recreational facilities and of the continued efforts by the Hampton Roads cities to acquire additional land for open space, natural areas, linear parks and recreational use.    Read Full Position
  • Gun Violence Prevention  The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads believes that firearm injuries and deaths are preventable.   Read Full Position
  • Housing The LWVSHR supports decent and affordable housing for all residents.  Read Full Position
  • Local News The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive. Read Full Position
  • Local Residential Recycling  The LWVSHR supports an integrated approach to waste management that emphasizes reducing waste, reusable goods in place of single-use, efficient and environmentally safe recycling, and extended producer responsibility.  Read Full Position
  • Regional Cooperation  The LWVSHR supports the concept of regional cooperation among local jurisdictions as a means for solving problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries.  Read Full Position
  • Transportation  TheLWVSHR supports a balanced approach to transportation planning, emphasizing strategies that make maximum use of existing roadways and providing real alternatives to car use. Read Full Position

All South Hampton Roads Subscribed Positions
National LWV Positions

  • Climate Change   Submitted by the LWVUS in April 2019.    State and local Leagues, and individual League members, have a critical role to play in helping to limit future climate change and protect the planet.   Read more
  • International Relations     Submitted by the LWVUS in March 2018.    Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.     Read more
  • Meeting Basic Human Needs    Submitted by the LWVUS in April 2019.   The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that one of the goals of social policy in the United States should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty.    Read more
  • Natural Resources Submitted by the LWVUS in February 2018.    Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.Read more
  • Representative Government    Submitted by the LWVUS in March 2018.    Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.      Read more
  • Social Policy     Submitted by the LWVUS) in February 2018.      Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice, and the health and safety of all Americans.    Read more
  • United Nations      Submitted by the LWVUS in April 2019.     The League of Women Voters supports a strong, effective United Nations and endorses the full and active participation of the United States in the UN system. Read more