LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AUSTIN AREA

Description

We Believe...

• In the power of women to create a more perfect democracy
• In representative government and in the individual liberties established in the Constitution of the United States
• That democratic government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible
• That the right to vote of every citizen should be protected; that every person should have access to free public education that provides equal opportunity for all; and, that no person or group should suffer legal, economic or administrative discrimination
• That efficient and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility, adequate financing and coordination among the different agencies and levels of government
• That responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people.