Announcements
Happy Memorial Day From the League of Women Voters of Mountain Lakes!
MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA REGARDING LWVUS POSITION ON THE RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER STUDENT ATHLETES.
Click here to read the Mountain Lakes League of Women Voter's statement.
This is why we love our League!
Non Partisan. Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
"Whether you identify politically as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, conservative, liberal, moderate, progressive, or another political perspective, you have a place in this democracy and a place within the League, as long as you are committed to our belief in an inclusive democracy. While we may disagree on how we accomplish it, if you value democracy, then you must also value human rights, social justice, and equity." League of Women Voters US
Click here to read more.
Proud of our League! Supporting Civics education for our country's future leaders.
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The League supports Civic engagement.
"Keeping a government by the people and for the people requires effort from all of us, not just elected officials. We have the responsibility and the right to participate in our own governance year-round." League of Women Voters US
Read the LWV of Montgomery County's (IN) letter to the editor reminding us of the impact of being civically engaged.
The League holds our elected officials to task.
"Ahead of the inauguration, we sent a letter to the Biden Administration and transition team outlining 9 key issues that should be prioritized by the new administration, aimed at working toward a better democracy." League of Women Voters US
Learn more about our priorities by clicking here.
Celebrating 100 Years!
Useful Resources
How to Choose a Candidate for Election
Tips from the Newton LWV on how to choose the right candidate for an election.
The League of Women Voters and Candidate Debates
Article on history of the LWV and debates.
How to have a productive debate
Article discussing different types of debates.
Answers all voter questions.
Guidelines published by the State League on rules for the Council & BoE debates.
League of Women Voters - NJ Chapter
NJ chapter of the League of Women Voters.
Mountain Lakes Borough Council Agenda
Agenda for Borough Council Meetings can be found on the Borough website.